Nugegoda Sports & Welfare Club registered a 13-run win over Chilaw Marians Cricket & Athletic Club in their Group B encounter of SLC Major Clubs T20 Tournament 2025 played today (28th May) at P. Sara Oval Grounds, Colombo.
Due to the prevailing weather conditions, the match was reduced to a 13-over contest. Having been asked to bat first, Nugegoda S & WC faced early setback after losing 3 wickets for just 4 runs in first 2 overs.
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However, the skipper Angelo Perera and wicket-keeper batter Akram Muthalib managed to rescue the innings, adding 91-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
The off-spinner Sammu Ashan was the pick of the bowlers for Chilaw Marians as he grabbed 4 wickets for 25 runs.
Yashodha Lanka and Thanuka Dabare got Chilaw Marians off to a blistering start, putting on 27 runs in 1.4 overs. The wicket-keeper batter Hiran Jayasundara added a quick-fire 16 runs off 11 balls with 2 sixes to sustain the momentum.
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But a flurry of wickets in the middle phase of the innings halted their progress and eventually fell short of the target by 13 runs. Akila Dilshan was the standout performer with the ball for Nuegoda S & WC as he claimed 3 wickets for 30 runs.
Brief Scores
Nugegoda S & WC – 110/6 (13) Angelo Perera 57, Akram Muthalib 31, Sammu Ashan 4/25
Chilaw Marians C & AC – 97/8 (13) Sakuna Liyanage 30*, Akila Dilshan 3/30, Suwath Mendis 2/10, Abdul Hakam 2/25
Result – Nugegoda S & WC won by 13 runs
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