Mahanama lift Munchee Cricket Sixes trophy

A brilliant all round display of skill enabled Mahanama to clich the 19th annual all island interschool Munchee cricket sixes trophy. Mahanama defeated St Sebastian's by 7 runs in the final played at Campbell Park on Sunday the 09th. Taking first lease of the wicket, Mahanama hammered 76 runs in their allocated 5 overs. St Sebastians in reply were restricted to 69 giving Mahanana a 7 run win.

Earlier in the day, Mahanama defeated St Benedicts College in the qauter finals to reach the semis where they met St Thoma's College Mount Lavinia. St Thoma's were bundled out for just 55 after Mahamama lost just 1 wicket in making 70 runs in their 5 overs with Pawin Devinda unbeated on 37.

Pawan Devinda from Mahanama was the standout performer and the main attraction of the event bagging three individual awards for most sixes in the tournamane, best fielder and the man of the tournament. Chatura Wanniarrachchi was awarded the man of the final award.

Final - Mahanama defeated St Sebastians by 7 runs:
Mahanama 76/2 in 5 overs (Pavan Devinda 30, Chathura Wanniarachchi 26 not out). Sebastian’s 69/2 in 5 overs (Vishmal Fernando 54)

Semi Final - Mahanama defeated St Thomas by 15 runs: 
Mahanama 70/1 in 5 overs (Pavan Devinda 37 n.o). St Thomas 55/5 in 4.5 overs (Sachin Peiris 32, Janaka Madushan 2/2, Ramesh Fernando 2/9)

Quarter Final - Mahanama defeated St Benedicts by 3 runs:
Mahanama 57/0 0 in 4.5 overs (Janaka Madusanka 23 n.o, Pavan Devinda 34 n.o). St Benedicts' 54/4 in 5 overs (Jason Perera 21 n.o, Dayan Perera 2/10)