Team Dambulla registered a convincing win over Team Colombo in the final to clinch the National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2026.
After winning the toss, Team Dambulla skipper Dhananjaya de Silva opted to bat first. However, Dambulla managed to post only 222 runs for 9 wickets before declaring their innings. Middle-order batter Sonal Dinusha top scored with a valuable knock of 51 runs.
Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya starred with the ball for Team Colombo, claiming 4 wickets for 54 runs to restrict the opposition.
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In reply, Team Colombo struggled against the disciplined Dambulla bowling attack and were bowled out for just 146 runs. Tournament’s leading wicket-taker Kavindu Pathirathne once again produced an impressive spell, grabbing 5 wickets for 51 runs. The off-spinner Akila Dananjaya also made a key contribution with three wickets.
With a first-innings lead of 76 runs, Team Dambulla strengthened their position in the match during the second innings by posting another 222 runs. Surprisingly, it was No. 9 batter Akila Dananjaya who top scored with a fighting knock of 53 runs.
Right-arm seamer Chamod Battage was the standout bowler for Team Colombo in the second innings, picking up 4 wickets for 55 runs, while Prabath Jayasuriya continued his fine form with figures of 3 wickets for 16 runs.
Chasing a challenging target of 299 runs for victory, Team Colombo were unable to cope with the pressure and were bundled out for 179 runs. Opening batter Dhananjaya Lakshan showed resistance with a valiant 84 off 105 balls, including 12 boundaries, but lacked support from the other end.
Right-arm seamer Mohamed Shiraz stole the limelight with the ball for Team Dambulla, producing a match-winning four-wicket haul to seal a memorable title triumph for his side.
Brief Scores
Team Dambulla – 222/9d (70) Sonal Dinusha 51, Anjala Bandara 40, Pavan Rathnayake 39, Vishad Randika 23, Prabath Jayasuriya 4/54, Janith Liyanage 2/18, Dhananjaya Lakshan 2/42 & 222 (71.4) Akila Dananjaya 53*, Nishan Madushka 43, Anjala Bandara 32, Vishad Randika 21, Chamod Battage 4/55, Prabath Jayasuriya 3/16, Pramod Madushan 2/48
Team Colombo – 146 (44.3) Sharujan Shanmuganathan 44, Charith Asalanka 27, Kavija Gamage 25, Kavindu Pathirathne 5/51, Akila Dananjaya 3/17 & 179 (50.2) Dhananjaya Lakshan 84, Charith Asalanka 35, Nuwanidu Fernando 23, Mohamed Shiraz 4/38, Nisal Abeyratne 2/23
Result – Team Dambulla won by 119 runs
