Dharmasoka College and Sri Devananda College were declared joint champions when they ended their final encounter in a thrilling tie in the WCD Boteju Challenge Trophy cricket tournament played at the UC ground last week.
Dharmasoka scored 243 for nine wickets in 50 overs as Randul Samarahewa top scored with 85.
In their turn Devananda also scored 243 runs for nine wickets at the end of 50 overs as Hirusha Akash top scored with 78.
The tournament was organized by Balapitiya Youth SC and many school teams from the region participated.
Sasindu de Silva of Sri Devananda was adjudged the best batsman of the tournament and man of the tournament while Randul Samarahewa of Dharmasoka won the best batsman’s award at the final.
Kaveesh Lakpahan of Sri Devananda was the best bowler and Hasitha Rajapakse of Dharmasoka bagged the best fielder’s award.
Scores:
Dharmasoka: 243/9 in 50 overs (Randul Samarahewa 85, Chamidu Tharaka 35, Lohan de Soysa 32, Hasitha Rajapakse 20, Sahan Sankalpa 20, Lasindu Lakshan 3/33, Kaveesha Kalpana 3/63)
Sri Devananda: 243/9 in 50 overs (Hirusha Akash 78, Sasindu de Silva 52, Kanchana de Livera 42, Kaveesha Kalpana 34, Lohan de Soysa 4/41)