Peterites Storm Into Semifinals of T10 Cricket Tournament – By Lawrence Machado
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Unbeaten St Peter’s College OBU NSW stormed into the semifinals of the 2025 Sri Lankan T10 inter-school cricket tournament after dominating performances on Sunday, 12th January.
In the semifinals to be played on Sunday 16 February, the Petes will face traditional rivals St Joseph’s while Colombo Hindu face Maliyadeva.
The Peterites, ably led by Trevine Nicholas, topped Group B outclassing Maliyadeva, Combined Schools, and Royal in the truncated event at Kareela Reserve, Doonside.
The Peterites were strong in their batting, bowling, and fielding departments throughout their first round matches. The Blue, White and Golds started off on the perfect note, beating Maliyadeva by 21 runs in their eight-over game.
Batting first, the Peterites made 67/4 against Maliyadeva, who were contained to 46/3. Krishane top scored with 23 not out for the Peterites, while Shervin added 15. Hirun was the pick of the bowlers with 2/14.
In their second game, the Peterites displayed their batting power, rattling up one of the highest scores of the day, 131/1 against Combined Schools, before restricting them to 44/5 in reply. Here, Sherwin, blasted four sixes in his undefeated 60 with Denver (15 not out) and Supun (13 not out with two sixes) also adding to the total. Nipuna took 2-1.
In their last group match, the Petes scored 63/4 against Royal who could only make 44/4 in their turn. Nipuna held the innings together with 27 not out and took 1-12 when Royal batted. Shanika, who was nursing an injury, was among the most successful bowlers for St Peter’s, taking 3-21 in the three matches.
Overnight rains forced the organisers, Sri Lanka Lions Sports Club NSW, to reduce each innings to eight overs, before a heavy downpour after 3pm prevented the semifinals and final from taking place. Colombo Hindu College and St Joseph’s College advanced to the semifinals from Group A, which also included Prince of Wales and Wesley colleges.
The semifinals and final will now be worked off on Sunday, 16 February at the same venue, weather permitting. At stake is the Kularatne De Silva Memorial Trophy.
We appreciate all the support you can give to our group of talented cricketers at the forthcoming semifinals.
Both semi finals will start on both grounds at 9.00 a.m.
The Final will be on Ground A starting at 10.30.
The plate final to determine 3rd place will also start on Ground B at 10.30.
Presentation will start at 12.30.
