Left-handed middle order batsman Roscoe Thattil smashed a career-best 175 for Sri Lanka Air Force SC as they managed to post a mammoth 426 against Kalutara Physical CC in their SLC Premier League ‘Tier B’ Tournament match at Surrey Village Grounds in Maggona.
24-year old former Josephian Captain recorded 22 fours during his mammoth 190-ball 175 and was partnered by Lahiru Sri Lakmal who made 115 off 139 deliveries with 15 fours and 4 sixes as the Airmen reached 426 for 9 before declaring their innings.
Lakmal and Thattil added 226 runs for the 4th wicket while Ruchira Tharinda picked up 4 scalps for the hosts. KPCC in reply were 7 for 1 at stumps on day one
SL Air Force – 426/9 dec (79.2): Lahiru Sri Lakmal 115, Roscoe Thattil 175, Hashan James 33*, Ruchira Tharinda 4/98, Rasika Fernando 2/66.
Kalutara Physical CC – 7/1 (5): Geshan Wimaladharma 6*.
Lankan CC vs Navy SC
Former Peterite duo, Lakshan Rodrigo and Shasheen Fernando propelled Lankan Cricket Club to 364 for 5 at close of play against Navy SC at Moors grounds.
The Sailors won the toss and elected to field first but got only 5 scalps after bowling 90 overs. Opening batsman, Rodrigo clobbered 16 fours and 3 sixes during his 113-ball 133 while left-handed Fernando fell four runs short of a well-deserved ton yet they both added 215 runs for the 2nd wicket.
Lankan CC – 364/5 (90): Lakshan Rodrigo 133, Shasheen Fernando 96, Chanaka Ruwansiri 65*, Madura Madushanka 2/33.
Kaluatara Town CC vs Police SC
Tharindu Siriwardene and Skipper Sulan Jayawardene made half-centuries as Kalutara Town CC made 238 for 5 in 90 overs on day one against Police SC in Sooriyawewa.
Kalutara Town CC – 238/5 (90): Sulan Jayawardene 76*, Tharindu Siriwardene 58, Nipuna Gamage 43, Suwanji Madanayake 3/45.
Kurunegala YCC vs SL Ports Authority
Only 23 overs were possible on day one at Welegedara Stadium in Kurunegala .
Kurunegala YCC – 63/3 (23): Kalpa Bandaranayake 17, Chanaka Komasaru 2/22.