Depending champions Richmond College Galle advanced to the semi final of the ‘Singer Trophy’ Under 19 Division One inter school limited over cricket tournament as they beat St. Joseph’s College by two wickets in the quarter final played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium yesterday.
St. Joseph’s College the toss and elected to bat and were bowled out 116 runs in 39.4 overs. Dilesh Perera scored 48 as right arm paceman Amshi de Silva took 7 wickets for 32 runs.
Richmond hit the target with two wickets to spare as Ashen Daniel took 4 wickets for 27 runs.
Scores:
St. Joseph’s College 116 in 39.4 overs (Dilesh Perera 48, Amshi de Silva 7/32, Dilum Sudeera 3/29)
Richmond College: 120/8 in 36.4 overs (Bhanuka Manohara 30, Thaveesha Abhishek 20, Ashen Daniel 4/27)-(YK)