Skipper Dinek leads Royal to first win in U-15 cricket encounter
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Dinek reacts after reaching his century
Dinek Kinigama, the skipper of Royal College Under-15 team hit an enterprising knock of 107 and led his team to a commanding win of 260 runs against Sri Jayewardenepura Maha Vidyalaya in a Division I cricket encounter played at the Royal Junior ground in Colombo.
Electing to bat first, Royal amassed 332 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 50 overs with Dinek top scoring with 107 runs off 122 deliveries. He hit 12 boundaries and three sixes during his knock and he was supported well by Mahith Rajapaksha, who hit 62 off 64 balls, and Yasindu Abeywickrama, who hit a quick-fire 53 off 36 deliveries. Mahith hit 10 fours and a six while Yasindu hit nine boundaries and two sixes.
Chasing a gigantic target of 333 for victory, Sri Jayewardenepura MV were bundled out for 72 runs in 14.4 overs with Didula Jayasooriya claiming a five-for (5/6) and Chiran Karunaratne claiming four wickets.
Batting first, Royal made an explosive start, but both their openers were dismissed early by Sri Jayewardenepura MV paceman Thaleesha Silva in quick sessions. Skipper Dinek then took matters to his shoulders to make sure his team take control of the game with an array of stylish stroke play.
Chief Scores
Royal College 332 for 8 wickets (50) (Dinek Kinigama 107, Mahith Rajapaksha 62, Yasindu Abeywickrama 53, Okitha Mudunkotuwa 28, Didula Jayasooriya 26, Abiru Kannangara 21, Thaleesha Silva 3/61, Maleesha Lakshan 2/44)
Sri Jayewardenepura MV 72 all out (14.4) (Daham Kaushalya 25, Kusal Nirmala 22, Dadula Jayasooriya 5/6, Chiran Karunaratne 4/26)