Sri Lanka A team middle-order batsman Roshene Silva made a brilliant century as Ragama CC defeated Saracens SC by an innings and 159 runs with a day to spare in the AIA Premier League Tournament 2015/16 at Surrey Village grounds in Maggona on Friday.
The match commenced on Thursday with Ragama piling up 333 runs for the first innings. The former Josephian made 9 fours during his marathon innings of 145 of 219 balls. Saracens were haplessly bowled out for 76 and 98 on day two as the Ragama spinners were hard to put away.
Left-arm spin duo of Amila Aponso and Sahan Nanayakkara shared 7 wickets while off-spinner Sanjaya Fernando ended with a 7-wicket match bag.
Ragama – 333 all out in 106.1 overs: Roshene Silva 145, Sameera Zoysa 65, Chathura Peiris 35, Umesh Karunarathne 3/92, Akila Ishanka 2/98, Alankara Asanka 2/31.
Saracens – 76 all out in 22 overs: Mohommad Aslam 27, Sanjaya Fernando 3/26, Sahan Nanayakkara 2/7, Chathura Peiris 2/23.
Saracens (2nd inn F/O) – 98 all out in 28.1 overs: Mohommad Aslam 48, Amila Aponso 4/23, Sanjaya Fernando 4/39.
All other five matches started as usual on Friday. This is the final weekend where group stage action will be played.
Tamil Union vs Chilaw Marians
Sri Lanka ’A’ opener, Dhananjaya De Silva slammed a brilliant 150 as the strong Tamil Union outfit took control in their game against Chilaw Marians at P. Sara Oval grounds.
The right-hander consumed 212 balls to stroke 16 boundaries during his excellent knock of 150 as the hosts’ posted 309 for 2 at close of play.
Tamil Union – 309/2 in 90 overs: Sithara Gimhan 59, Dhananjaya De Silva 150, Tharanga Paranavithana 66*, Kithruwan Vithanage 30*, Maduka Liyanapathirange 2/87.
Moors vs CCC
23 wickets tumbled at CCC grounds but the visitors, Moors lead the game by 166 runs at stumps on day one.
Left-arm spinner Malinda Pushpakumara picked up 8 for 41 as the hosts’ were bowled out for 79 in reply to Moors’ first-innings score of 201.
Moors – 201 all out in 57.2 overs: Denuwan Rajakaruna 59, Dilhara Lokuhettige 50, Mahela Udawatte 31, Andy Solomons 4/29, Dulanjana Senevirathne 2/39, Lakshan Sandaken 3/39.
CCC – 79 all out in 22.2 overs: Kusal Mendis 40, Malinda Pushpakumara 8/41.
Moors (2nd inn) – 44/3 in 12.4 overs: Mahela Udawatte 25*, Sachith Pathirana 2/19.
Colts vs SSC
Two Josephians, Dimuth Karunarathne (SSC) and Priyamal Perera (Colts) starred with the bat on day one at Colts grounds.
The young middle-order batsman Priyamal made 83 off 117 balls as he guided Colts to 225. In reply, SSC were 123 for 3 with experienced opener Dimuth unbeaten on 60.
Colts – 225 all out in 58.1 overs: Priyamal Perera 83, Sadeera Samarawickrama 25, Hashan Dumindu 53, Prabhath Jayasuriya 28, Dilhara Fernando 4/45, Sachithra Senanayake 3/71, Dasun Shanaka 2/11.
SSC – 123/3 in 34 overs: Dimuth Karunarathne 60*, Danushka Gunathilaka 26, Minod Bhanuka 26, Prabhath Jayasuriya 2/6.
Bloomfield vs SL Army
The match hangs in balance after day one’s action at Bloomfield grounds.
Asela Gunarathne played a great innings of 81 off 159 balls for Army SC while left-arm spinner Upul Indrasiri picked up 5 wickets for the hosts.
Army – 212 all out in 64.1 overs: Asela Gunarathne 81, Seekkuge Prasanna 38, Upul Indrasiri 5/72, Chathura Randunu 2/32.
Bloomfield – 78/4 in 22.1 overs: Primosh Perera 42, Dushan Vimukthi 1/8.
Badureliya vs Galle
Galle CC took control of their match against Badureliya SC after first-day’s play at Galle International Cricket Stadium.
Badureliya – 160 all out in 55.2 overs: Nadeera Nawala 60, Sameera Vithana 40, Gayan Sirisoma 4/37, Suraj Randiv 4/66.
Galle – 146/3 in 34 overs: Nisal Randika 50, Navindu Nirmal 55, Sahan Adeesha 2/21.
