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Nalanda edges closer to knockout berth with dominant win
Nalanda College maintained their perfect record in the Under 19 Division I Tier A Limited Overs Tournament with a commanding nine-wicket victory over Gurukula College. The Colombo side's continued success has put them within touching distance of securing a place in the knockout stage.
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Nalanda College extended their unbeaten streak in the Under 19 Division I Tier A Limited Overs Tournament on Tuesday, overpowering Gurukula College by nine wickets in a match played at Campbell Place. The emphatic victory brings the Colombo-based institution significantly closer to confirming their progression to the knockout phase of the tournament.
The dominant performance underscored Nalanda's credentials as serious contenders in the competition. Rusandu Silva continued to be among the standout performers for the winning side, maintaining the form that has characterized Nalanda's campaign thus far.
With the tournament progressing through its group stage, Nalanda's flawless record positions them favorably in the race for knockout qualification. The nine-wicket margin of victory demonstrates the gulf in performance between the two sides and suggests the college's preparations have yielded meaningful results.
The outfit will look to build on this momentum in upcoming fixtures as they seek to secure their place among the tournament's elite teams competing for the title.