Thurstan won after 27 years having last triumphed in 1992 under the captaincy of Mackenzie Perera. Skipper Sandaru Dias who captured six wickets in the Isipathana second innings claimed a match-bag of 10 wickets for Thurstan. Right arm medium pacer Bavantha Jayasinghe claimed 5 wickets for 37 and helped Thurstan to a strong position at the end of first day’s play. Only Ravindu Ratnayake (49 n.o.) Thustan reached the target of 37 runs at the end of fifth over with 10 wickets in hand.

Source: Sunday Observer February 23, 2019 20:01 UTC