Tamil Union middle order batsman Kithruwan Vithanage blasted an unbeaten 273 off 228 balls in a superb batting effort on the opening day of the 5th week matches of the SLC Premier League Tournament 2014/15.
Tamil Union vs SL Air Force
Kithruwan’s magnificent double ton, Rumesh Buddhika’s splendid century and 239-run stand for the 4th wicket helped Tamil Union blast 530 against the Airmen on the opening day at Air Force grounds in Katunayake.
Tamil Union – 530/6 in 90 overs: Kithruwan Vithanage 273*, Rumesh Buddika 105, Nisala Tharaka 68, Sohan Rangika 3/95.
Badureliya vs Ragama
Gayan Sirisoma’s 4-wicket haul led an impressive bowling effort by the Badureliya bowlers to restrict the strong Ragama batting unit for 191 at Bloomfield grounds.
Ragama – 191 all out in 72.1 overs: Nilushan Nonis 34, Lahiru Jayaratne 49, Gayan Sirisoma 4/92, Charitha Buddika 2/19, Milinda Siriwardene 2/30.
Badureliya – 56/1 in 14 overs: Imesh Udayanga 20*.
Colts vs NCC
Sandun Weerakkody’s counterattacking 90-ball 108 helped NCC reach 338 against Colts at Havelock Town.
NCC – 338 all out in 75.2 overs: Sandun Weerakkody 108, Angelo Perera 58, Upul Tharanga 46, Sohan Boralessa 46, Banuka Rajapakshe 4/59, Shehan Jayasuriya 2/29.
Colts – 63/5 in 12 overs: Angelo Jayasinghe 21*, Chaminda Vidanapathirana 3/27, Dilshan Kanchana 2/17.
SL Ports Authority vs Chilaw Marians
Right-handed opener Dhananjaya De Silva cracked 156 as SL Ports Authority CC stacked up 356 against Chilaw Marians at R. Premadasa Stadium.
SL Ports Authority – 356 all out in 84.5 overs: Dhananjaya de Silva 156, Sachithra Serasinghe 85, Lahiru Gamage 6/97, Charith Rajapakshe 3/64.
Chilaw Marians – 4 for no loss in 2 overs.
SL Army vs Saracens
Ajantha Mendis picked up a five-wicket haul to bundle out Saracens SC for 187 at Army grounds in Panagoda.
Saracens – 187 all out in 54.1 overs: Chalitha Halambage 56, Mohammed Aslam 33, Ajantha Mendis 5/37, Shalika Karunanayake 3/26.
Army – 115/2 in 36 overs: Dilan Soysa 68*.
Moors vs CCC
Dilhara Lokuhettige stroked a quick-fire 71 and scalped two wickets to help Moors take first day’s honours against CCC at Braybrooke Place.
Moors – 275 all out in 54.5 overs: Irosh Samarasooriya 97, Dilhara Lokuhettige 71, Janaka Gunaratne 63, Arosh Janoda 3/22, Hasantha Fernando 3/41, Lakshan Sandaken 2/119.
CCC – 100/6 in 34 overs: Greg Smith 31, Umega Chathuranga 3/26, Dilhara Lokuhettige 2/13.
All six matches will be continued on Saturday.
