The last six matches of the preliminary round of the SLC Major Clubs 50 Over Tournament 2025 worked off today with Police Sports Club, Colts Cricket Club, Colombo Cricket Club and Tamil Union Cricket & Athletic Club securing their places in the Semi Finals.
Sri Lanka Test skipper Dhananjaya de Silva was the standout performer with the bat in today’s completed encounters. De Silva led from the front, delivering a breathtaking unbeaten 130 runs off just 99 balls for Colombo Cricket Club in their Group B clash against Nugegoda Sports & Welfare Club. His aggressive knock, studded with 9 fours and 7 sixes, powered CCC to a commanding victory and solidified their semi-final berth.
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Badureliya Sports Club’s Dilshan de Soysa was the only other centurion of the day, anchoring his team’s innings with a well-crafted 104 runs off 125 balls, including 9 fours and 2 sixes, in their encounter against Panadura Sports Club.
The day also saw remarkable bowling performances that turned matches in favor of their teams. Movin Subasingha of Burgher Recreation Club (BRC) and Nimesha Gunasinghe of Ace Capital Cricket Club were the standout bowlers, each claiming an impressive 6-wicket haul.
Thanuka Dabare of Chilaw Marians Cricket Club delivered a stellar five-wicket haul against Ace Capital CC, further highlighting the high-quality bowling on display.
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Today’s matches saw Ace Capital CC, Tamil Union C & AC, Badureliya SC, CCC, Colts CC, and BRC register victories. Each team showcased a blend of aggressive batting, disciplined bowling, and strategic gameplay, making the final day of the preliminary round a fitting prelude to the semi-finals.
Semi-Finalists Confirmed
With the preliminary round concluding, the semi-final lineup has been finalized. From Group A, Police Sports Club and Tamil Union Cricket & Athletic Club earned their spots with consistent performances throughout the tournament.
In Group B, Colombo Cricket Club and Colts Cricket Club emerged as the qualifiers, setting the stage for an exciting knockout phase. The semi-finals are scheduled for July 25 & 27, with the winners advancing to the final on July 30.
1st Semi Final – Police Sports Club vs Colts Cricket Club | 25th July @ CCC Grounds, Colombo
2nd Semi Final – Colombo Cricket Club vs Tamil Union Cricket & Athletic Club | 27th July @ CCC Grounds, Colombo
Points Table (At the end of preliminary round)
Brief Scores
Ace Capital Cricket Club – 315/9 (50) Thanuja Rajapakse 90, Himasha Liyanage 77*, Lahiru Dawatage 63, Raveen de Silva 41, Thanuka Dabare 5/44
Chilaw Marians Cricket Club – 177 (20.2) Ravindu Rathnayake 72, Thanuka Dabare 45, Tharindu Amarasinghe 22, Nimesha Gunasinghe 6/23
Result – Ace Capital CC won by 63 runs (DLS)
Police Sports Club – 144 (37) Kusal Perera 38, Ashen Bandara 27, Jason Fernando 26, Tharindu Ratnayake 4/34, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth 3/27, Vihas Thewmika 2/31
Tamil Union Cricket & Athletic Club – 147/3 (20) Sineth Jayawardena 87, Isivara Dissanayake 22, Sachitha Jayatilake 20
Result – Tamil Union C & AC won by 7 wickets (DLS)
Badureliya Sports Club – 250/9 (50) Dilshan de Soysa 104, Janeth Kaushal 52, Yuthika Dilruk 26, Mohamed Dilshad 4/48
Panadura Sports Club – 176/9 (41.2) Dushan Hemantha 39, Vishen Halambage 33, Sasindu Malshan 33, Senitha Halambage 21, Keshara Nuwantha 2/15, Chanaka Komasaru 2/22, Manasa Madubashana 2/38, Seekkuge Prasanna 2/41
Result – Badureliya SC won by 67 runs (DLS)
Nugegoda Sports & Welfare Club – 228/5 (36) Tillakaratne Sampath 63, Akram Muthalib 53, Pathum Kumara 47*, Pulindu Perera 28, Kamindu Mendis 2/17
Colombo Cricket Club – 240/3 (33.1) Dhananjaya de Silva 130*, Kamindu Mendis 54, Anjala Bandara 30*, Miyuru Heshan 2/37
Result – CCC won by 7 wickets (DLS)
Colts Cricket Club – 226/8 (40) Dinesh Chandimal 76, Sangeeth Cooray 52, Dunith Wellalage 34, Muditha Lakshan 20, Ravindu Fernando 2/31, Dulaj Samuditha 2/43
Bloomfield Cricket & Athletic Club – 196/9 (40) Janith Liyanage 62, Ron Chandraguptha 60, Akila Dananjaya 4/39, Dilshan Madushanka 3/29
Result – Colts CC won by 36 runs (DLS)
Burgher Recreation Club – 143 (48.1) Chamika Heenatigala 42, Movin Subasingha 27, Yasiru Rodrigo 22*, Gayana Weerasinghe 4/16, Deshan Seneviratne 2/19, Vathila Udara 2/39
Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club – 125 (37.3) Vathila Udara 39, Gayana Weerasinghe 33, Leo Fransisco 25, Movin Subasingha 6/19
Result – BRC won by 18 runs
