Six matches of the Sri Lanka Cricket Major Emerging League Tournament 2018 were conducted today in several venues. Dashing left hander Kithruwan Vithanage stroked a magnificent century as Tamil Union Cricket Club managed to win first innings points against Sri Lanka Ports Authority CC in the drawn encounter.
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Sinhalese Sports Club vs Ragama Cricket Club
The encounter between Sinhalese Sports Club and Ragama Cricket Club ended without a result at SSC grounds in Colombo as heavy rain washed out the second day’s play.
Brief scores
Sinhalese Sports Club – 190/2 (33) Sandun Weerakkody 111, Charith Asalanka 62*
Result – Match Drawn (No Result)
Colombo Cricket Club vs Burgher Recreation Club
The encounter between Colombo Cricket Club and Burgher Recreation Club also ended without a result as the second day’s play was washed out due to poor weather conditions in Colombo.
Brief scores
Colombo Cricket Club – 131/4 (32) Minod Bhanuka 58*, Wanindu Hasaranga 46, Vikum Sanjaya 2/21
Result – Match Drawn (No Result)
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Sri Lanka Ports Authority CC vs Tamil Union Cricket Club
Kithruwan Vithanage’s magnificent century and Kamindu Mendis’ knock of 88 runs were the highlights of the second day’s play in the drawn encounter between Tamil Union Cricket Club and Sri Lanka Ports Authority CC which was played at P Sara Oval grounds in Colombo.
Brief scores
Sri Lanka Ports Authority CC – 53 (22) Binura Fernando 4/12, Isuru Dananjaya 2/05, Ramith Rambukwella 2/14, Thilanga Udeeshana 2/20
Tamil Union Cricket Club – 335/8d (74.4) Kithruwan Vithanage 120, Kamindu Mendis 88, Binura Fernando 50, Ramith Rambukwella 33, Sithara Gimhan 22, Dishan Ishara 3/62, Ashen Malith 2/55
Result – Match Drawn (Tamil Union Cricket Club won first innings points)
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Badureliya Cricket Club vs Chilaw Marians Cricket Club
The match between Badureliya Cricket Club and Chilaw Marians Cricket Club ended without a result at RPICS in Colombo. Badureliya batsmen resumed day two on 152 runs for 2 wickets and went onto post 253 runs for 6 wickets before declaring their first innings. Sachin Fernando (70) and Denuwan Rajakaruna (45) top scored for Badureliya boys. In reply, Chilaw Marians Cricket Club posted 59 runs for 1 wicket when umpires called stumps on day two.
Brief scores
Badureliya Cricket Club – 253/6d (56) Sachin Fernando 70, Denuwan Rajakaruna 45, Pathum Madushanka 33, Salinda Ushan 28, Pramud Hettiwatta 27*, Nimesh Vimukthi 3/77, Chathuranga Dilshan 2/114
Chilaw Marians Cricket Club – 59/1 (11) Yasoda Lanka 22
Result – Match Drawn (No Result)
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Negombo Cricket Club vs Nondescripts Cricket Club
Negombo Cricket Club managed to take honours in the drawn encounter against Nondescripts Cricket Club which concluded today at NCC grounds in Colombo. Negombo Cricket Club resumed day two on 133 runs for 3 wickets and declared the innings at 250 runs for 9 wickets in the 80th over. Angelo Jayasinghe (54) and Shehan Weerasinghe (48) starred with the bat for the Negombo boys. Right arm seamer Asitha Fernando picked up 4 wickets for the hosts.
In reply, Nondescripts Cricket Club was in deep trouble as they finished day two on 89 runs for 7 wickets. Sandakan Pathirana managed to take 6 wickets out of 7 wickets fell on the innings of NCC.
Brief scores
Negombo Cricket Club – 250/9d (79.1) Angelo Jayasinghe 54, Shehan Weerasinghe 48, Dilan Jayalath 46, Shihan Dilakshri 35, Prasanna Jayamanne 28, Sachin Dalpethado 26, Asitha Fernando 4/64, Lasith Embuldeniya 2/50, Chathuranga de Silva 2/51
Nondescripts Cricket Club – 89/7 (31.4) Angelo Perera 35, Chathuranga de Silva 20, Sandakan Pathirana 6/45
Result – Match Drawn (No Result)
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Navy Sports Club vs Kalutara Town Club
Kalutara Town Club managed to take first innings points in the drawn encounter against Navy Sports Club which was played at Welisara. Navy Sports Club resumed day two on 94 runs for 9 wickets and was bundled out for just 109 runs in their first innings. In reply, Kalutara Town Club managed to take a 100-run lead in the first innings posting 200 runs all-out. Nipuna Gamage scored a magnificent knock of 94 runs for the lads from Kalutara.
Brief scores
Navy Sports Club – 109 (39.1) Dilshan Lekamge 30*, Pasindu Madushan 5/26, Eranga Rathnayake 5/38 & 53/4 (18) Waruna Mayantha 29, Eranga Rathnayake 3/19
Kalutara Town Club – 200 (50.2) Nipuna Gamage 94, Geeth Perera 27, Eranga Rathnayake 22, Hasin Dilman 5/86, Kavika Dilshan 2/46
Result – Match Drawn (Kalutara Town Club won first innings points)
