Paceman Mahiru Kodituwakku struck early to put Mahanama under pressure as Royal continued to press for the first innings advantage on day two of their Under 19 Division I Tier ‘A’ quarter-final at the D.H.H. Ground, Madampella on Friday.
Replying to Royal’s first innings total of 319, Mahanama were struggling at 244 for nine wickets at stumps, still short of the target. Eshan Withanage held the lower order together with a fighting unbeaten 46 to keep their hopes alive heading into the third day.
Kodituwakku dealt a severe early blow to Mahanama’s innings, claiming three wickets during an impressive opening spell. Among his victims was Sri Lanka Under-19 player Dulnith Sigera, who was dismissed without scoring.
However, Royal were unable to fully capitalise on Kodituwakku’s fine bowling effort as several dropped catches off his bowling allowed Mahanama to recover and build partnerships.
Sithum Vihanga led the resistance with a solid 70, while Sanul Weerarathne contributed 37 and Chamika Heenatigala added 32 to help Mahanama remain competitive.
Spinner Himaru Deshan supported the pace attack with three wickets, while Ramiru Perera chipped in with two scalps to keep Royal in a strong position at the close.
Earlier, Royal posted 319 in their first innings with Rehan Peiris top scoring with a superb 146. Thevindu Wewalwala made 57, while Hirun Matheesha (28) and Ramiru Perera (27) provided useful contributions. Venura Kaveethra starred with the ball for Mahanama, claiming five wickets.
Scores
Royal 319 all out in 87.2 overs
(Rehan Peiris 146, Thevindu Wewalwala 57, Hirun Matheesha 28, Ramiru Perera 27; Venura Kaveethra 5/86, Chamika Heenatigala 2/80)
Mahanama 244 for 9 in 80 overs
(Sithum Vihanga 70, Eshan Withanage 46 n.o., Sanul Weerarathne 37, Chamika Heenatigala 32; Mahiru Kodituwakku 3/49, Himaru Deshan 3/87) (RF)
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