Cricket U19 - Mahanama vs Moratu

Match Summary - Outright Win to Mahanama (Match 2011)

Mahanama were too strong for Moratu as they completed an outright win with Nayana Prabath capturing 5 wickets after Chatura Wanniarachchi hammered a well made 121. Moratu were bowled out for 161 in their 1st innigs unable to cope with the pace of Nayana Prabath. Chathura Wanniarachchi then helped Mahanama win by an innings and 29 runs victory by bowling Maliyadeva out for just 137.

Earlier Mahanama declared at 327 for the fall of 9 wickets after Chatura Wanniarachchi compiled a well made century. He was well supported Janaka Dayananda (90) and Pavan Devinda (62).

Mahanama 1st Innings: 327 for 9 decl in 73 overs (Chathura Wanniarachchi 121, Janaka Dayananda 90, Pavan Devinda 62, Sanka Ramesh 5/116)

Moratu Vidyalaya 1st Innings: 161 in 41 (Janitha Nimesh 49, Nayana Prabath 5/59, Chathura Jayasinghe 2/10)

Moratu Vidyalaya following on in their 2nd Innings: 137 in 44 overs (Sujeewa Liyanage 49, Kalhara Peiris 41 n/o, Chathura Wanniarachchi 4/45, Dayan Perera 3/31)

Cricket U19 2013 - Mahanama vs Trinity

Mahanama forces a draw. Asgiriya Stadium, 21-22 January

Twin half centuries by Pawan Devinda helped Mahanama draw against a strong Trinity batting unit that posted 302 for the loss of 4 wickets in their first innings. 

Trinity 1st Innings: 302/4 in 61 overs (Bagya Paliyawadane 66, Ron Chandraguptha 75, Rajitha Jayathunga 68, Dinuk Wickramanayeka 57 n/o,  Chamara Silva 2/77, Dulanjana Senaviratne 2/69)

Mahanama 1st Innings: (101/2 overnight) 189 all out in 64 overs (Pawan Devinda 82, Thanula Wickramsinghe 32, Lakshan Jayasinghe 3/43, Dinuk Wikramanayake 3/37, Rajitha Jayatunga 2/13)

Mahanama 2nd Innings: (following on) 162/9 in 67 overs (Pawan Devinda 60, Senura Welagedara 24, Tharanga Madusanka 24, Dinuk Wikramanayake 4/46, Lakshan Jayasinghe 4/54)

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Cricket U19 - Mahanama vs Maliyadeva

Match Summary - 1st Innings win to Mahanama, Match drawn (Feb 2011)

Mahanama were deprived of an outright win as rain ended play in their match against Maliyadeva. Taking first lease of the wicket, Maliyadva scored 222 runs with Chatura Wanniarrachi shining yet again for Mahanama with 5 wickets. Janaka Dayananda chipped in with 3 wickets. None of the Maliyadeva batsmen were able to convert their starts in to a half century.

In reply, Pavan Devinda and Duleeka Tissakuttige made well compiled half centuries to steer Mahanama into a strong position and a first innings lead of 63 runs. 

Maliyadeva were 7 wickets down and holding a slim lead of just 62 runs when rain ended play early with depriving Mahanama of a chance to finish off the match.

Maliyadeva 1st Innings: 222 in 44 overs (Dhanushka Dharmasiri 34, Nimna Karunaratne 34, Rashanjana Jayaratne 34, Chathura Wanniarachchi 5/58, Janaka Dayananda 3/36)

Mahanama 1st Innings: 285 in 68 overs (Pawan Devinda 79, Duleeka Tissakuttige 76, Hashan Perera 40, Rashanjana Jayaratne 4/92, Nimna Karunaratne 3/52)

Maliyadeva 2nd Innings: 125 for 7 wickets in 42 overs at close of play (Nimna Karunaratne 28, Janaka Dayananda 3/42, Dayan Perera 2/9, Chathura Wanniarachchi 2/38)

Cricket U19 - Mahanama vs Prince of Wales

Match Summary - 1st Innings win to Prince of Wales, Match drawn (Feb 2011)

In a closely fought contest that could have gone either way, Prince of Wales were 156 for 8 wickets at close of play at Moratuwa, chasing a victory target of 163. The hosts began strongly and were 97 for 2 wickets at one stage before Janaka Dayananda and Chathura Wanniarachchi grabbed 7 wickets between themselves to end the match in a tense finish.

Earlier, after been bundled out for just 121 in their first innings, Mahanama posted a healthy 263 in their second outing to tilt the balance in their favour. Chatura Jayasinghe missed out on a century on 94 and  Chatura Wanniarrachchi again displayed his all round skills with a half century and a match bag of 7 wickets.

Mahanama 1st Innings: 121 in 24 overs (Dayan Perera 26, Janaka Dayananda 43, Hashan Sanjaya 2/21, Ashan Mendis 2/00)

Prince of Wales 1st Innings: 222 in 55 overs  (Tharindu Dilshan 52, Kaushal Mendis 70, Chathura Wanniarachchi 3/78, Dayan Perera 4/17)

Mahanama 2nd Innings: 263 (Dayan Perera 46, C Jayasinghe 94, C C Wanniarachchi 51, Tarindu Dilshan 3/43).

Prince of Wales 2nd Innings: 156 for 8 at close of play (Shehan Jayasuriya 57, Janaka Dayananda 3/ 53, Chatura Wanniarachchi 4/ 68).