Here’s a brief look into a few matches which took place in the SLC Premier League Tier B tournament today.
Airforce SC vs SLPA SC
Air Force were bundled out for just 172 after they elected to bat first against SLPA in their group match at Welisara. Chaminda Bandara, Chamikara Edirisinghe and Akalanka Ganegama bagged two wickets each while Yohan De Silva was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets for SLPA as they cleaned up the home side in just 45.1 overs. Udayawantha Parakkrama top scored with 76 for the home side.
In reply at stumps, SLPA were cruising at 123 for 3 in 42 overs.
Air Force SC 172 (45.1) Udayawansha Parakkrama 76, Yohan De Silva 3/20, Chaminda Bandara 2/37, Chamikara Edirisinghe 2/37, Akalanka Ganegama 2/39
SLPA CC 123/3 (42) Ishan Rangana 43, Yohan De Silva 32, Hashan Gunatilake 24
Panadura SC vs Police SC
Gayan Sirisoma bagged 9 wickets as Police SC were cleaned up for just 97 against Panadura SC at Panadura. The visitors won the toss and elected to bowl first. The home side posted 263 for their first innings with Mishen Silva top scoring with 60 and a few valuable cameos from their other batsmen. However, the highlight of the day was Gayan Sirisoma who brought carnage upon the visitors. He bagged 9 wickets for just 38 runs.
Panadura SC 263 (59.2) Mishen Silva 60, Charika Buddhika 44*, Nisal Randika 37, Chamara Silva 29, Mayesh Priyadharshana 3/62, Suwanji Madanayake 3/76
Police SC 97 (27.3) Gayan Sirusoma 9/38
Navy SC vs Kurunagala Youth SC
Navy SC put up a strong batting performance against Kurunagala Youth on day 1 at Welagedara Stadium. The home side won the toss and elected to bowl first. Buddhika Hasaranga and Kusal Edussuriya scored half centuries for the sailors while Anuruddha Rajapaksha and Hirath Mapatuna bagged 3 wickets each for the home side.
In reply Kurunagala Youth were 83 for 1 at stumps on day 1
Navy SC 297 (71) Buddhika Hasaranga 72, Kusal Edussuriya 61, Sameera Sandamal 48, Ashan Ranasinghe 46*, Anuruddha Rajapaksha 3/42, Hirath Mapatuna 3/63
Kurunegala Youth SC 83/1 (17) Dhanushka Dharmasiri 44*
