St. Thomas' College advances to U-19 cricket semi-finals with victory

St. Thomas' College, Matara progressed to the semi-finals of the Under-19 Division I Tier B Limited Over Cricket Tournament on Monday after defeating Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala by four wickets in a closely contested match at Uyanwatta Grounds.

Chasing a target of 138 runs, St. Thomas' College successfully pursued the modest total to secure their place in the knockout stages of the competition. The victory was underpinned by solid batting performances from key players during the innings.

Firaz Ahamed and Thathsara Dewmith emerged as standout performers for the victors, with both batsmen making significant contributions to guide their team across the finish line. Their respective efforts proved decisive in steering St. Thomas' College through a competitive encounter against their Kurunegala opponents.

The win marks an important milestone for the Matara-based school in their campaign for the tournament title. St. Thomas' College will now prepare for their semi-final fixture as the competition enters its decisive phase.