Trinity emerged winners against Dharmaraja College, Kandy in their Two Day Traditional match encounter in the U19 Inter-School Tournament 2022/23 which was held on 21st and 22nd of November at the Trinity College Asgiriya Stadium. Trinity College beat Dharmaraja College by innings and 65 runs.
Trinity College won the toss and invited Dharmaraja College to bat. On day one, Dharmaraja College was bowled out for 107 runs in 43.1 overs. Vibawith Ehalapola picked up 3 wickets for 24 runs, Tharana Wimaladharma picked up 3 wickets for 25 runs while Supun Waduge took 2 wickets for 2 runs.
Trinity College in their first innings went on to score 231 runs in 53 overs. Kusal Wijethunga scored 53 runs, Dinusha Pieris scored 51 runs, Supun Waduge scored 41 runs and Rahal Amarasinghe scored 37 runs.
On Day 2, Dharmaraja College batting in their second innings was bowled out for 59 runs in 23.1 overs. Vibawith Ehalapola took 5 wickets for 21 runs, Manual Kularathne took 3 wickets for 33 runs and Tharana Wimaladharma picked up 2 wickets for 2 runs. Trinity College won by innings and 65 runs.
The College congratulates the team for a well played game and extends its gratitude to the coach Mr. Naveen Ekanayake and Master-in-Charge Mr. B. Senarathne for their continuous support and guidance.
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