The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Premier League Tier A Tournament 2017/18 continued today with five matches that began around the Island.
Army vs Tamil Union
Army SC made a commanding 286/8 on the back of half centuries from Lakshitha Madushan, Janith Silva and Kasun De Silva against Tamil Union at Panagoda.
Jeevan Mendis bowled best for the visitors picking up 3/42 as the Army batsmen looked well in control for most parts of the day against the other bowlers.
Army Sports Club 286/8 (93.2) Lakshitha Madushan 87, Kasun de Silva 72, Janith Silva 54, Navod Ilukwaththa 21, Jeevan Mendis 3/42
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Tamil Union Cricket And Athletic Club
BRC vs NCC
BRC’s wicket keeper batsman Deshan Dias finally came good after a lean run of form when he scored a brilliant century against a strong NCC outfit helping BRC make 244 all out.
Lahiru Kumara and Tharindu Kaushal picked up two wickets each for NCC but the standout bowler of the day was former Royalist Lasith Embuldeniya who continued his tremendous bowling form in the tournament picking up 6/59.
Burgher Recreation Club 244 (77.4) Deshan Dias 105, Rumesh Buddika 38, Suraj Randiv 24, Sanitha de Mel 22, Lasith Embuldeniya 6/59, Lahiru Kumara 2/34, Tharindu Kaushal 2/64
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Nondescripts Cricket Club 34/1 (10)
Ragama CC vs Saracens
Lahiru Thirimanne who was dropped for the recent third ODI against India, hit a solid 80 runs for Ragama CC on the opening day while Janith Liyanage played out of his skin to remain unbeaten on 98*. The elegant right hander struck 7 fours and 4 sixes, while left arm quick Mohamed Dilshad picked up 5 wickets for Saracens SC.
Ragama Cricket Club 218/7 (58.3) Janith Liyanage 98*, Lahiru Thirimanne 80, Mohomed Dilshad 5/60, Saliya Saman 2/43
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Saracens Sports Club
Colts vs CCC
Colts CC were shot out for 89 runs after hosts CCC won the toss and sent them in to bat. Right arm seamers Lahiru Gamage and Manelkar De Silva were the chief destroyers picking up 3 wickets each.
CCC drove home the advantage as they reached 192/5 at stumps with Wanindu Hasaranga and Madawa Warnapura unbeaten on 70* and 37* respectively.
Colombo Colts Cricket Club 89 (31.5) Priyamal Perera 26, Kaveeshka Anjula 24, Manelker de Silva 3/13, Lahiru Gamage 3/29, Ashan Priyanjan 2/01, Lakshan Sandakan 2/05
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Colombo Cricket Club 192/5 (49) Wanindu Hasaranga 70*, Madawa Warnapura 37*, Ron Chandraguptha 29, Kusal Mendis 25, Kaveeshka Anjula 5/44
Bloomfield vs SSC
Right handed batsman Lahiru Jayakody struck a half century for Bloomfield as they reached 231/7 at stumps on the opening day.
Sachithra Senanayake bowled best for SSC picking up a five wicket haul while Kasun Madushanka chipped in with two.
Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club 231/7 (73) Lahiru Jayakody 86, Lahiru Samarakoon 32*, Nipun Haggalla 25, Adeesha Nanayakkara 23, Sachithra Senanayake 5/69, Kasun Madushanka 2/43
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Sinhalese Sports Club
 Premier League Tier A Tournament 2017/18 continued today with five matches that began around the Island.){kind=link}