Colombo Cricket Club secured a commanding victory against Tamil Union Cricket & Athletic Club in the second semi-final of the SLC Major Clubs 50 Over Tournament 2025, played at the CCC Grounds in Colombo. The 68-run triumph propelled CCC into the final, showcasing their batting depth and bowling prowess in a high-stakes encounter.
Winning the toss, Tamil Union C & AC elected to bowl first, hoping to restrict CCC on a lively pitch. However, CCC had other plans, posting an imposing 309/7 in their 50 overs.
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The innings was anchored by an unbeaten 83 off 71 balls from skipper Sonal Dinusha, who blended elegance with aggression, smashing 4 fours and 2 sixes.
Pavan Rathnayake complemented Dinusha with a solid 63 off 75 balls, including 6 fours and 2 sixes, laying the foundation for the towering total.
The wrist-spinner Vijayakanth Viyaskanth stood out with the ball, claiming 4 wickets for 52 runs. His guile and control briefly disrupted CCC’s flow, but the batting side’s depth proved too much to contain.
In reply, Tamil Union C & AC managed to post only 241 runs. Sithara Hapuhinna led the fight with a valiant 76 off 75 balls, peppering his innings with 8 fours and 3 sixes.
Youngster Sharujan Shanmuganathan supported with a spirited 56 off 59 balls, including 5 fours, but the asking rate continued to climb. CCC’s bowling was spearheaded by Kamindu Mendis, who delivered a match-defining spell, taking 4 wickets for 43 runs.
Colombo Cricket Club will meet Police Sports Club in the final of the tournament on the 30th July at the same venue.
Brief Scores
Colombo Cricket Club – 309/7 (50) Sonal Dinusha 83*, Pavan Rathnayake 63, Sahan Kosala 48, Nishan Madushka 36, Kamindu Mendis 26, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth 4/52, Lahiru Samarakoon 2/46
Tamil Union Cricket & Athletic Club – 241 (41.1) Sithara Hapuhinna 76, Sharujan Shanmuganathan 56, Bhanuka Rajapaksa 31, Kamindu Mendis 4/43, Vishwa Fernando 2/40, Nuwan Thushara 2/41
Result – Colombo Cricket Club won by 68 runs
