The 16th Battle of the Golds big match cricket encounter between Bandarawela Central and St. Joseph’s College Bandarawela ended in a draw at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota yesterday.
Ruchira Wijesundera of Bandarawela Central was adjudged man of the match and best batsman.
Scores:
St. Joseph’s Bandarawela: 88 (Pasan Hirudika 24, Chathum Lakpriya 3/7, Yasith Heshan 3/13) and 167/7 (Ruchira Dilshan 43, Uthpala Lankathilaka 42, Sithija Chamindu 23 n.o., Ruchira Wijesundera 3/40, Chathum Lakpriya 3/50)
Bandarawela Central: 195 (Ruchira Wijesundera 91, Pamudu Sachintha 26, Yasith Heshan 21, Dulara Wijesundera 21, Uthpala Lankathilaka 3/41)
Awards:
Best bowler - Yasith Heshan (Bandarawela Central)
Best fielder - Malith Thilanka (St. Joseph’s)
(YK)