Isipathana College U17s Secure Impressive 5 Wicket Victory in Division I Tournament Opener

Isipathana College’s Under-17 cricket team commenced their Division I Tournament campaign on a winning note, recording a convincing five-wicket victory over St. Benedict’s College in their first-round encounter.

The successful run chase was anchored by outstanding performances from Hirun, who top-scored with 66 runs, and Menula, who contributed a valuable 47. Their composed partnership laid the foundation for Isipathana’s comfortable victory.

Earlier, the Isipathana bowlers played a pivotal role in restricting the opposition, with Kumar, Nithila, and Abiru delivering disciplined spells to keep St. Benedict’s batting lineup under pressure.

The comprehensive all-round performance ensured Isipathana College secured an important opening win in the Division I Tournament, highlighting the team’s strength with both bat and ball.