Colombo South’s young cricket sensation, Rehan Peiris, stole the spotlight once again as he powered his team to victory with a splendid century against Galle in the Sri Lanka Cricket organized PRIMA U15 Sri Lanka Youth League match at DS Senanayake College grounds yesterday.
The 14-year-old, who made waves last year as the youngest player to score a half-century and become the Mustangs Trophy hero, showcased his talent by scoring 101 runs off 116 balls against Galle Under-15. Peiris, an opening right-hander, displayed skillful batting with three sixes and 11 elegant fours, leading Colombo South to a formidable total of 290/7 in their 50 overs while batting first.
Galle faced a tough challenge in their chase and was eventually bowled out for 94 runs. The hero with the ball for Colombo South was Himaru Deshan, who claimed a remarkable five-wicket haul. Deshan’s impressive bowling performance included figures of 5-22, conceding three maiden overs during his seven-over spell.
This victory marks another memorable chapter in Rehan Peiris’s cricket journey, solidifying his reputation as a rising star in the youth cricket. (SJ)
Chief scores:
Colombo South Under-15: 260/7 in 50 overs (Rehan Peiris 101, Sathsara Nilanjith 45, Thevindu Wewalwala 31 n.o, Praveen Madushanka 2/26, Kavindu Nimsara 2/45, Thenuja Rashmin 2/72)
Galle Under-15: 94 all out in 27.3 overs (Yasiru Lakshan 40, Sisuru Jayanada 16, Himaru Deshan 5/22, Matheesha Aponso 2/18)
