Thurstan Millennium Legends triumph over Isipathana Legends

Nisal Gamage and Chamith Aravinda shine as Thurstan Millennium Legends beat Isipathana Legends

An entertaining batting display from Nisal Gamage, who scored a blazing century including nine fours and three sixes off 105 balls, and a star-studded knock from Chamith Aravinda, who made a half-century with six fours in 55 balls and also claimed three wickets, propelled Thurstan Millennium Legends to a seven-wicket victory over Isipathana Millennium Legends in their second encounter at the Thurstan College ground last Saturday.

Chasing a challenging target of 211 for 9, Thurstan Legends reached 215 for 3 in 31.5 overs, losing just three wickets. The Isipathana Legends, despite a fighting total, were unable to defend their score.

The match also featured distinguished guests from the cricketing world. Hemal Botheju and Kamal Mahendra, both outstanding former Thurstan cricketers, were present as Chief Guest and Guest of Honour, while actor and Old Thurstanite Mahendra Perera attended as a Special Guest.

Nisal Gamage receiving the Best Batsman Award for the Kapila Manohara Trophy from Kapila Manohara, former legendary coach of Isipathana College

Chamith Aravinda receiving the Player of the Match Award for the M.D.T.P Samarasinghe Memorial Trophy named after legendary coach from Thurstan College, from his son Varuna Samarasinghe