SL U-19 post 344/4 against India U-19 on Day 1 of 1st Youth Test

Galle (Sri Lanka), July 13: An imposing unbeaten double hundred from Senuja Wekunagoda helped Sri Lanka U-19 take control of the first Youth Test against India U-19, racing to 344 for 4 on the opening day here on Monday. Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka were reduced to 3 for 2 in the third over but recovered from the disastrous start to move to a strong position, thanks to one-down Wekunagoda’s exploits. Wekunagoda was still going strong, batting on 203 not out at stumps. He has already hit 31 boundaries. Giving him company was Chamika Heenatigala on 33, having struck two fours and one six. Captain Vimath Dinsara (52) and Kavija Gamage (49) ar…