The fourth week’s matches of the National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2024 commenced today (8th February) at Hambantota and Dambulla.
Oshada Fernando continued his excellent form with the bat, scoring another half-century for Team Galle in their encounter against Team Jaffna, which began today at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium.
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Having opted to bat first after winning the toss, Galle made 265/9 for their first innings on Day 1. Fernando top scored with a knock of 58 runs off 92 balls with 9 fours, while wicket-keeper batter Vishad Randika contributed with a vital 46 runs.
The seaming all-rounder Santhush Gunatilake was the pick of the bowlers for Team Jaffna as he bagged 3 wickets for 21 runs.
Team Dambulla posted a solid first innings total against Team Kandy in their encounter that commenced today at Dambulla International Cricket Stadium.
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Batting first, Dambulla made 311 runs for their first innings courtesy of half-centuries from Sonal Dinusha (82) and Kamindu Mendis (73). The left-arm spinner Wanuja Sahan bowled a brilliant spell, snaring 6 wickets for 70 runs for Team Kandy.
Brief Scores
Galle – 265/9 (90) Oshada Fernando 58, Vishad Randika 46, Dhananjaya Lakshan 33, Mohammed Shamaaz 31, Nishan Peiris 26*, Nimesh Vimukthi 25, Milan Rathnayake 22, Santhush Gunatilake 3/21, Dhananjaya De Silva 2/26, Ravindu Fernando 2/41
Jaffna –
Stumps – Day 1
Dambulla – 311 (83) Sonal Dinusha 82, Kamindu Mendis 73, Chamindu Wijesinghe 39, Ranesh Silva 32, Dushan Hemantha 30, Wanuja Sahan 6/70, Lasith Embuldeniya 2/67
Kandy – 14/0 (4)
Stumps – Day 1
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