- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Cricket
The inaugural Desert Cubs Schools Invitational 40-over Cricket Tournament commenced on August 20 at four venues in Colombo and ended last Monday, after five days with success.
In a low scoring thriller it was St. Peter’s College who emerged victorious in the final of the Under-15 age category making St. Anne's College the runner-up. St Anne’s College and St. Peter’s College battled it out for the ultimate spot but it was the Peterites who emerged victorious by an exciting 11 runs. The boys from Kurunegala bowled out their opponents for just 64 runs in 35.1 overs with Piyumal Singawansa taking three wickets, conceding 15 runs. Randeepa Ranasinghe and Pubudu Gnanegama grabbed two wickets each.
Chasing a simple target the St. Anne’s boys got carried away in their run chase. They could not live up to their expectations and were restricted for just 53 runs, falling short of the victory target by 11 runs.
Impressive Sachin Silva led the bowling attack with an economical spell to finish off with three wickets after giving out just six runs. Senal de Silva and Bauddhima Senaratne took two wickets each helping St. Peter’s to complete a successful campaign. Proving their bowling and fielding capabilities, St. Peter’s took the honour of becoming the first team to get hold of the Under-15 championship of the inaugural Schools Invitational Desert Cubs Cricket Championship.
Other teams took part in this inaugural tournament were Desert Cubs Cricket Academy UAE, Ananda College , and Trinity College Kandy in the Under-15 age category.
The tournament was organised by Desert Cubs Cricket Academy in UAE. Dubai Duty Free of UAE was the main sponsor of the event while Entrust Group, Hatton National Bank, LB Finance and Hameedias joined as co-sponsors from Sri Lanka.
- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Cricket
31st Battle of the Rocks - Day 2 Match Conclusion
St. Anne's (2nd Innings) 138/10 (54.3 ov)
Randeera Ranasinghe 38, Shehan Cooray 18
St. Anne's (1st Innings) 125/10 (40 ov)
Shehan Cooray 48, Janith Perera 41
Maliyadeva (1st Innings) 264/7 (50.4 ov) dec.
Afzal Hamsa 2 for 46, Yohan Kalhara 2 for 101
Maliyadeva won the match
Rev. Bro. Ernest Tarcisius presenting the trophy to Maliyadeva skipper
We congratulate Maliyadeva team for winning the Battle of the Rocks encounter.
Thanks for all who supported the St. Anne's College team throughout all these days.
- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Cricket
The touring Harrow School in London recorded an easy six-wicket win over St. Anne’s College Kurunegala in their friendly limited over match played at the Welagedera Stadium, Kurunegala yesterday.
Anushman Rath the leg spinner had superb figures of 4 for 21 while former South African cricketer Steve Elworthy’s son Matthew Elworthy the right arm medium paceman, took 3 for 45 to restict the St Anne’s side to 187 in 49.5 overs.
Harrow School’s two stroke makers Freddie Russel (50 with four boundaries and a six) and Daniel Steward (52 not out with seven fours) guided the tourists to reach their victory target with the loss of only four wickets in 47.2 overs.
- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Cricket
30th Battle of the Rocks - Day 2 Match Conclusion
St. Anne's (2nd Innings) 116/10 (42.1 ov)
Malshan Perera 32, Shehan Cooray 32
St. Anne's (1st Innings) 93/10 (36 ov)
Vikum Darshana 41, Mahommad Afzal 14
Maliyadeva (1st Innings) 244/6 (80.1 ov) dec.
Malsha Perera 3 for 48, Chaturanga Perera 2 for 53
Maliyadeva won the match
- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Cricket
Be with the College team from 8th - 10th of March
The 30th “Battle of the Rocks” encounter between arch rivals Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala and St. Anne’s College, Kurunegala will be played on March 8 and 9 at the Welagedara Stadium. Play will commence at 10.00 a.m. on both days.
The 18th limited over game will be played on March 10 at the same venue starting at 10.30 a.m.
Welagedara Stadium, the venue for the 30th Battle of the Rocks
Janith Perera an elegant stroke maker and opener of the team has scored 550 runs for this season including four half centuries. Shehan Coorey and Mohamed Afshal are third year players who have done well for the team.
Fast hitting batsman Malshan Perera, a third year player has scored 350 runs in this season.
Gayus Kumarasinghe, third year player adds extra energy to the St. Anne’s team as a talented left arm spinner having taken 35 wickets this season.
Amith Jayarathna, third year opening batsman is the vice captain. He has scored over 400 runs. He adds extra confidence to St. Anne’s.
All rounder and third year player Vikum Darshana leads the St. Anne’s team this year. The left hand attacking batsman has scored over 500 runs with a top score of 67 runs against St. Maris, Kegalle.
College team for the 30th Battle of the Rocks
Vikum Dharshana (captain), Amith Jayaratne, Gayas Kumarasinghe, Malshan Perera, Janith Perera, Shehan Cooray, Mohammad Afzal, Asitha Wickramage, Udesh Hatharasinghe, Kavinda Kotuwegedera, Wanitha Wanninayake, Sarith Angelo, Pasindu Kavitha, Umesh Massakkara, Himal Janajith, Tharinda Wijesinghe, Vimukthi Bandara, Missaka Chaturanga Randeera Krishan Mahesh Srimal, Lanka Kanumale (Coach)
The chief guest of the big match will be the Cooperative and Internal Trade Minister Jonston Fernando, an old boy of St. Anne's College while the chief guest of the one day game will be Sri Lanka Army Chief of Staff Major General Daya Ratnayaka who is also the Sri Lanka Athletic Association President, an old boy of Maliyadeva.