Colombo South and Kandy advance to final after rain-hit semi-finals

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By Shamseer Jaleel

Colombo South and Kandy secured their places in the grand final of the Prima Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League 2025 after both semi-final encounters ended with no results yesterday due to heavy rain and a wet outfield at both Colombo venues.

The Colombo South vs. Colombo North clash took place at the Mercantile Cricket Ground, while Galle met Kandy at the Thurstan grounds. With both Colombo South and Kandy remaining number one and two after Round 1, they moved forward to the final when rain forced play to be abandoned.

At the Mercantile Cricket Ground, Colombo North, batting first after a delayed start, posted 113-4 in 16 overs. Skipper Mishika Abeywardhana anchored the early innings with a stylish 29, but the highlight was a superb unbeaten 55 off 42 balls by Chethina Kavinda, laced with four boundaries and a towering six. For Colombo South, Denuwan Sathish impressed with the ball, claiming 2/11. However, heavy evening showers denied Colombo South the chance to begin their chase.

Over at the Thurstan grounds, Galle put up a competitive 135-8 in 22 overs after a delayed start. Hirun Matheesha contributed a valuable 24, but the innings was dominated by an explosive 55 off 35 balls by Gesandu Bisas, who struck three boundaries and two huge sixes.

Kandy’s bowlers fought hard, with Sathira Denuwan (3 for 19) leading the attack, while Lakindu Mewul and Thinulaka Rajapakse picked up two wickets each. Kandy’s reply never took off as rain halted play at 27-4 in 5.4 overs, sending Galle to the final.

The grand final will take place at the Thurstan grounds tomorrow between Colombo South and Kandy.

This year’s tournament continues the longstanding commitment of Ceylon Agro Industries (Prima Group SL), which has partnered with Sri Lanka Cricket for 18 consecutive years to uplift junior cricket. Through sustained sponsorship, structured competitions, and islandwide opportunities, Prima has played a pivotal role in identifying young talent and strengthening the pipeline for Sri Lanka’s future cricketing stars.

Results:

At MCA Ground

Colombo North vs.

Colombo South

Colombo North 113-4 (16) (Chethina Kavinda 55*, Mishima Abeywardhana 29, Denuwan Sathish 2/11)

At Thurstan Grounds

Galle vs. Kandy

Galle 135-8 (22) Gesandu Bisas 55, Hirun Matheesha 24, Gayuka Kanishka 19*, Linuwara Sathvidu 18, Sathira Denuwan 3/19,

Thinulaka Rajapakse 2/20,

Lakindu Mewul 2/27)

Kandy 27-4 (5.4)

(Gesandu Bisas 2/7)