Experienced Nilakshika Silva scored an unbeaten 189, leading Sri Lanka Army to a mammoth 318-run victory over Tamil Union in the Major Clubs Women’s Invitational Tournament at P. Sara Stadium on October 31.
After opting to bat first, Sri Lanka Army set an imposing total of 375 for 6 in their 50 overs. Silva’s remarkable knock came off just 110 balls and included 17 fours and 6 sixes. Nethmi Poorna (67) and Udayangani De Silva (43) also provided strong support.
In a stunning bowling display, Tamil Union was bowled out for mere 57 runs, with Nimesh Madushani taking 4 wickets for 7 runs. Sandani De Silva and Achini Kulasuriya contributed by taking 2 wickets each.
In another match, Sri Lanka Navy triumphed over Kurunegala Youth by 235 runs after scoring 295 for 7, with Harshitha Samarawickrama top-scoring with 78. Kurunegala Youth could only muster 60 runs in response.
Additionally, Colts, Chilaw Marians, and Sri Lanka Air Force each claimed victories over SSC, NCC, and CCC, respectively. The previous day (30th) saw Panadura and Ace Capital winning against Badureliya and BRC in a couple of low-scoring matches.
Brief Scores:
30th October
Badureliya Cricket Club 73 (31.4) Nethagi Isuranjali 18, Savindi Cooray 4/10, Yasanthi Herath 3/8
Panadura Sports Club 74/9 (31.1) Rashmika Sewwandi 43*, Rashmi Nethranjali 3/9, Shehara Iduwari 3/28
Result: Panadura SC won by 1 wicket.
Burgher Recreation Club 77 (45.2) Janadi Anali 2/10, Sugandika Pathirana 2/10, Devagi Jeganathan 2/11, Dahami Senethma 2/19
Ace Capital CC 78/0 (19) Hashini Indrajith 32*, Dahami Senethma 24*
Result: Ace Capital CC won by 10 wickets.
31st October
Sri Lanka Army SC 375/6 (50) Nilakshika Silva 189*, Nethmi Poorna 67, Udayangani De Silva 43, Sethumdi Perera 1/61
Tamil Union C & AC 57 (25.5) Yenuli Sathnadee 22, Nimesha Madushani 4/7, Sandani De Silva 2/10, Achini Kulasuriya 2/21
Result: Sri Lanka Army SC won by 318 runs.
Sri Lanka Navy SC 295/7 (50) Harshitha Samarawickrama 78, Hasini Perera 48, Sathya Sandeepani 41, Nethmi Upeksha 2/46
Kurunegala YCC 60 (39.2) Danodya Sewmini 21*, Inoka Ranaweera 2/12, Rashmi Silva 2/13, Sathya Sandeepani 2/14
Result: Sri Lanka Navy SC won by 235 runs.
Colombo CC 72 (42.3) Nethmi Perera 17, Ama Kanchana 3/8, Inoshi Fernando 3/9
Sri Lanka Air Force SC 73/1 (9.3) Malsha Shehani 60*
Result: Sri Lanka Air Force SC won by 9 wickets.
Nondescripts CC 85 (40.1) Harshani Wijerathna 18, Kavisha Dilhari 4/9, Sulesha Sathsarani 2/11, Sanduni Nisansala 2/12
Chilaw Marians CC 86/6 (19.5) Kavisha Dilhari 20, Malshi Nirasha 3/36, Rashmi Tharuka 2/17
Result: Chilaw Marians CC won by 4 wickets
Singhalese SC 135 (49) Hiruni Dissanayake 23, Rangika Fernando 20, Dulanga Dissanayake 2/16, Nethmi Sanjana 2/18
Colts CC 136/8 (41.4) Nilakshi Kavindya 35, Dulanga Dissanayake 16, Nirasha Gimhani 2/8, Shanilka Sathyangi 2/20
Result: Colts CC won by 2 wickets.
