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A tremendous bounce-back classically led by Pubudu Ganegama showed St.Anne’s, Kurunegala to a semifinal spot of U19 D11 limited-over tournament when they recorded a stunning-win over Karandeniya in one of the quarter-finals concluded at St.Sebastians ground, Moratuwa

Read the entire story covered by Gamini Battage from Batsman media.

Karandeniya Central College, Karandeniya

163 in 39.5 overs (Dimuth Sandaruwan 58, Ishara Maduwantha 36, Janeth Kaushal 20, Pasindu Tennekoon 4/11, Randeera Krishan 2/16, Pubudu Ganegama 2/36)

St. Annes College, Kurunagala

164/7 in 35 overs (Pubudu Ganegama 64*, Janeth Kaushal 3/33, Dinupa Krishna 3/45)

SINGER U19 DIVISION II LIMITED-OVER TOURNAMENT - QUARTER FINAL - ST ANNES WON BY 3 WICKETS & QUALIFIED TO SEMI FINALS - 40-Over Match At St Sebastians College Ground, Moratuwa (Toss: St Annes) - Match date : Apr 19, 2018 - Umpire(s) : S K Perera / Darshana Perera

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For being included in Under-19 Division 1, the St. Anne's College Cricket Team received a bowling machine worth 1.2 million, along with a pitch cover and boundary ropes from Sri Lanka Cricket.

Reverend Brother Roshan Dias and the Under-19 Captain Mahima Kotuwila with the Assistant Secretary of Sri Lanka Cricket, Mr. Chryshantha Kapuwatte who also serves as the President of the College's Old Boys' Association are pictured during the equipment handover ceremony held at the Sri Lanka Cricket HQ.

Recent results of St. Anne's College U-19s in the Division 1 (B) Two-day Tournament.

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Sanuja Ninduwara will represent the Sri Lanka Under-19 team in the first two Youth ODI matches against the Bangladesh Under-19 team, scheduled for April 26 and 28 at the Colombo Cricket Club (CCC) Ground.

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Annites took the first-innings honor over St. Joseph Vaz College with their thrilling performances in both batting and bowling.

St. Anne's College bowled out St. Joseph Vaz Team for 218 in the 1st innings. Annites then amassed a total of 358 on the strength of a top-notch century by Mahima Kotuwila and contributions from his teammates. Chamith Sasenjana and Adithya Nirvan were two other Annites who passed fifties. Mahima made 115 in his innings while Chamith fell 14 runs short of his century.

The bowling department also did their fair share which could restrict Joseph's batsmen to 218. During the cause, Manaan Muzammil claimed a five wicket haul.

The encounter took place at the 2022(2023) Two-Day Under 19 Inter-school Cricket Tournament - Traditional Matches.

➡ Stats and trivia:

St. Joseph Vaz 218 & 34/0 (93.2 & 9 Overs)
◉ Dasun Perera 80, Kavindu Nishara 33, Menusha Perera 27 (1st Innings)
◆ Manaan Muzammil 6/88, Kevin Nanayakkara 3/49
◉ Menusha Perera 30* (2nd Innings)

Annites 358 (101.1 Overs)
◆ Mahima Kotuwila 115, Chamith Sasenjana 86, Adithya Nirvan 57, Buddima Sahan 39, Manaan Muzammil 26
◉ Heshan Kavinda 4/51, Menusha Perera 2/79, Janith Fernando 2/81

Toss: St. Joseph Vaz and elected to bat first
Venue: St. Anne's College Ground

Read about Mahima's century

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Three students from St. Anne's College have qualified to participate in the 2023 Under 17 Sri Lankan Youth League Cricket Tournament. The triad consists of Buddhima Sahan, Geethika De Silva, and Yashmin Jayasundara, all of whom will be representing the Dambulla Team.

The tournament, organized by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association, is scheduled to commence on August 21st and will take place across four venues in Colombo. The final will be held on August 29th at the NCC Ground.

Among the trio, Geethika, who also participated in the Under 19 category of the League earlier this year, finds himself in a busy schedule as he'll be playing a warm-up match against the West Indies Under 19 Team on August 25th, which overlaps with the League's schedule.

The Dambulla Team, to which our players belong, is set to face off against Colombo South, Galle, Kandy, and Colombo North on August 22nd (at SSC Ground), 24th (at CCC Ground), 25th (at Bloomfield), and 27th (at Moors), respectively.

We extend our best wishes to all our players, hoping that they will shine with their talents during this League.

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An unbeaten century by Udara Dissanayake propelled Annites to a 111-run victory (DLS method) over St. Mary's College.

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Wanithe Wanninayake, captain of St. Anne’s College, Kurunegale completed 1000 runs in the on-going Under 19 B Division School Cricket Tournament. The stylish right hand batsman achieved the target in 15 matches and 20 innings at an average of 59.5. He scored 3 centuries and 6 half-centuries, with 139 his highest against St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwe. 

He is a right arm medium fast opening bowler who has captured 18 wickets with best figures of 4 for 37 against St. Xavier’s College, Marawile. He is also a reliable fielder in any position with 7 catches.

He represented Sri Lanka Under 19 Team in 2016 participating in the Asia Cup and the South African Tour of Sri Lanka.