The final round of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Major League Tier A segment continued around the island today(16).
Ragama vs BRC
Suraj Randiv bowled a mesmerizing spell to clean up a hapless Ragama CC batting line up for a paltry 138 runs setting them 119 for an outright victory.
The star studded Ragama CC batting line were destroyed by some classical off spin from Randiv, with only Sri Lanka Test cap Roshen Silva and Lahiru Milantha providing some resistance with scores of 34 and 37 respectively.
BRC skipper TM Sampath then led their run chase with a flamboyant half century as BRC recorded an impressive 8 wicket win while also ending the match inside two days.
This was also Ragama CC’s second consecutive loss inside two days in the Super 8s, after they were humiliated by Chilaw Marians a few days back.
Ragama Cricket Club 129 (47.5) Akshu Fernando 41, Lahiru Milantha 23, Himesh Ramanayake 5/29, Suraj Randiv 2/27 & 138 (41.3) Lahiru Milantha 37, Roshen Silva 34, Suraj Randiv 5/08, T M Sampath 2/48
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Burgher Recreation Club 149 (57.4) Hashen Ramanayake 38, Lasith Lakshan 35, Shashin Dilranga 20, Ishan Jayaratne 4/54, Nishan Peiris 2/06, Sahan Nanayakkara 2/15, Udith Madushan 2/48 & 119/2 (19.5) Thilakarathna Sampath 50*, Ramesh Buddika 34*, Lasith Lakshan 23
Saracens vs SLPA CC
Saracens SC took control of their match against Ports Authority as they secured a vital 91 run first innings lead.
Ashen Bandara’s unbeaten 87* lifted them to 311 all-out, before their pace combination of Ranitha Liyanarachchi and Mohomed Dilshad shared eight wickets between them to bowl out SLPA for just 220 runs. However, former English Test cap Nick Compton made a gritty century as wickets continued to tumble around him.
Saracens Sports Club 311 (111) Ashen Bandara 87*, Minhaj Jaleel 56, Andy Solomons 48, Harsha Cooray 41, Gamindu Kanishka 35, Thanuka Dabare 20, Charith Jayampathi 3/43, Chanaka Komasaru 3/96, Maduka Liyanapathiranage 2/50 & 13/2 (5) Charith Jayampathi 2/09
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Sri Lanka Ports Authority CC 220 (58.2) Nick Compton 103, Gihan Rupasinghe 38, Ishan Rangana 34, Mohomed Dilshad 4/51, Ranitha Liyanarachchi 4/53
Colts vs NCC
NCC made a humongous 618/9 declared and were on the verge of an outright win when stumps were drawn on day two.
The stars of their innings were Lahiru Udara, Bhanuka Rajapakse, Mahela Udawatte and Angelo Perera who all made centuries.
Prabath Jayasuriya concedes 224 runs picking up four scalps while Nisala Tharaka pocked up three wickets.
Colombo Colts Cricket Club127 (35.1) Nisala Tharaka 25, Kaveeshka Anjula 20, Lasith Ambuldeniya 5/33, Lahiru Kumara 4/26 & 29/2 (12)
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Nondescripts Cricket Club618/9d (121.4)Lahiru Udara 157, Bhanuka Rajapaksa 134, Angelo Perera 129*, Mahela Udawatte 106, Chamika Karunaratna 54, Prabath Jayasuriya 4/224, Nisala Tharaka 3/100, Hashan Dumindu 2/39
Chilaw vs SSC
Chilaw Marians tightened there grip on the Major League Tier A title as they ended day two 186 runs ahead of SSC.
SSC managed only 232 all-out in reply to Chilaw’s 372 with half centuries coming from Sammu Ashan and Chamara Kapugedara.
Shehan Jayasuriya was he chief wrecker once again capturing four wickets while Thikshila De Silva chipped in with three.
Chilaw Marians Cricket Club 372 (103.5)Shehan Jayasuriya 146, Ashen Silva 105, Sachithra Serasinghe 30, Risith Upamal 24, Rukshan Shehan 20*, Akthab Cader 4/79, Sachithra Senanayake 4/103 & 46/1 (16)Shehan Jayasuriya 29*
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Sinhalese Sports Club 232 (66.2) Sammu Ashan 72, Chamara Kapugedera 63, Kavindu Kulasekara 47, Shehan Jayasuriya 4/48, Thikshila de Silva 3/27, Malinda Pushpakumara 2/80
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