After winning the toss, Isipathana elected to bat first but struggled against a disciplined Thurstan bowling attack. Their first innings was restricted to a modest total of 159 runs, as Thurstan’s bowlers maintained consistent pressure throughout.
In response, Thurstan College produced an impressive batting display, accumulating 276 runs in their first innings. This strong performance secured them a substantial lead of 117 runs, putting Isipathana on the back foot.
Despite their efforts in the second innings, Isipathana were unable to overcome the deficit, ultimately falling short and handing Thurstan a comprehensive innings victory.
The win marks a memorable achievement for Thurstan College in this historic school cricket rivalry, highlighting their all-round dominance with both bat and ball.
