Rahula B in six wicket win
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Rahula College ‘B’ team forged ahead in the under thirteen division three all island school’s cricket tournament with a convincing six 
wicket win against St Mary’s college Matugama.
Rahula College hosted the third round match on their home ground and dismissed the visitors for 129 runs. Mohamed Ahamed, Chalaka Dilshan and Mihiru Hewage shared the wickets while U L P Malintha was the only batsman to enter double figures scoring 55 runs.
The home team scored the required runs for the loss of four wickets thanks to an unbeaten 68 runs by skipper Hasitha Jayaweera.
St Mary’s Matugama 129 in 48.3 overs (U L P Malintha 55, Mohamed Ahamed 3/29, Chalaka Dilshan 2/17, Miyura Hewage 2/21)
Rahula 130/4 in 38.4 overs (Hasitha Jayaweera 68 not out, Binara Sanketh 15, Miyura Hewage 13, H R D ‘D Silva 2/21)
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