The second set of matches of the Sri Lanka Cricket Premier League – Tier A Super Eights concluded today (27).
NCC vs Saracens
Saracens stunned NCC as they completed a superb six wicket victory when they chased down 224 on the final day.
The run chase was led by youngster Ashen Bandara who remained unbeaten on 95*, while Nipun Karunanayake remained unbeaten on 42*.
Earlier in the day NCC declared their second innings on 427/9 with Lahiru Udara stroking a fine century.
Nondescripts Cricket Club 253 (87.3) : Mahela Udawatte 101, Lahiru Udara 47, Saranga Rajaguru 38, Malinga Amarasinghe 20, Chamikara Edirisinghe 4/82, Mohomed Dilshad 2/25 & 427/9 d (78) Lahiru Udara 127, Saranga Rajaguru 94, Mahela Udawatta 78, Hasitha Boyagoda 34, Chamikara Edirisinghe 4/103, Gamindu Kanishka 2/90
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Saracens Sports Club 457 (142.3) : Pramod Maduwantha 116, Gamindu Kanishka 81, Ashen Bandara 78, Nipun Karunanayake 55, Andy Solomons 45, Dilesh Gunaratne 2/83, Lasith Embuldeniya 6/96 & 224/4 (46) Ashen Bandara 94*, Nipun Karunaayake 42*, Andy Solomons 41, Lasith Embuldeniya 3/66
SSC vs Army SC
Tharindu Ratnayake’s match bag of 9 wickets helped SSC cruise to a comfortable 9 wicket victory against Army SC.
Army were bowled out for 335 in their second innings with Lakshitha Madushan hitting a brilliant century while Dilshan de Soyza remained unbeaten on 85*.
SSC raced to their target of 73 runs in just 13.2 overs with Sandun Weerakkody smashing his way to an unbeaten 49*.
Sinhalese Sports Club 582/9d (141.5) : Kaushal Silva 273, Kavindu Kulasekara 94, Sandun Weerakkody 52,, Sachithra Senanayake 42, Krishan Arachchige 23, Dushan Vimukthi 4/146 & 77/1 (13.2) Sandun Weerakkody 49*, Krishan Arachchige 25*
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Army Cricket Club 319 (86.5) : Dushan Vimukthi 133, Ashan Randika 35, Lakshan Edirisinghe 30, Tharindu Rathnayake 5/97, Dammika Prasad 3/72 & F/O 335 (99.2) Lakshitha Madushan 110, Dilshan de Soysa 85*, Himasha Liyanage 35, Tharindu Rathnayake 4/108, Akash Senarathne 3/44, Sammu Ashan 2/63
Tamil Union vs CCC
CCC held on for a draw but Tamil Union took major honors as they secured vital first innings points.
Tamil Union made 268 all-out, leaving CCC 350 runs for an outright win, before they ended the day on 196/6.
Rangana Herath makes grand return
Ron Chandraguptha hit a solid half century for CCC, while Rangana Herath captured 7 wickets in the match for Tamil Union.
Tamil Union Cricket And Athletic Club 405 (127.5) : Tharanga Paranavitana 215*, Damitha Silva 72, Sachithra Serasinghe 21, Lahiru Madushanka 3/54, Ashan Priyanjan 2/49, Wanindu Hasaranga 2/52 & 268 (84) Ramith Rambukwella 63, Yohan Mendis 61,Rangana Herath 32*, Lahiru Gamage 3/61, Lahiru Madushanka 3/62, Malinda Pushpakumara 3/64
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Colombo Cricket Club 324 (89.2) : Wanindu Hasaranga 106, Madawa Warnapura 54, Malindu Maduranga 65 Rangana Herath 5/71, Thilanga Udeshana 2/59, Sachithra Serasinghe 2/43 & 196/6 (44) Ron Chandraguptha 53, Lasith Abeyrathna 35, Wanindu Hasaranga 33*, Rangana Herath 2/35, Damitha Silva 2/31
Chilaw Marians vs Colts
Oshada Fernando hit 17 sixes in a whirlwind double hundred, but it wasn’t enough for Chilaw Marians to complete an outright victory.
Fernando who also hit a first innings century, went on to make 234 as Chilaw Marians made 423/5 declared in their second innings.
Oshada Fernando: 8 matches, 999 runs, 6 centuries – not done yet
Fernando’s run tally for the season rocketed to 1,121 runs with two matches remaining.
Chasing an improbable 676 for victory, Colts ended the day on 269/5 with Sangeeth Cooray hitting a solid unbeaten century.
Chilaw Marians Cricket Club 560 (133) : Harsha Cooray 162*, Oshada Fernando 109, Thikshila de Silva 79, Yashodha Lanka 75, Risith Upamal 33, Pulina Tharanga 23, Sangeeth Cooray 4/105 & 423/5 d (81.2) Oshada Fernando 234, Yashoda Lanka 55, Risith Upamal 64, Nalin Priyadharshana 2/114
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Colombo Colts Cricket Club 308 (88.2) : Priyamal Perera 107, Hashan Dumindu 68, Dananjaya Lakshan 32, Harsha Rajapaksha 31, Sagar Paresh 5/84, Chaturanga Kumara 2/56 & 269/5 (52) Sangeeth Cooray 121*, Dananjaya Lakshan 60, Nisala Tharaka 45*, Sagar Paresh 3/94
