U23 Cricket: Badureliya trounce Customs in a thriller

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U 23 Cricket: t20 action intensifies

SSC,  Saracens, Badureliya, Police SC, Ports Authority, Navy  SC, Army, Chilaw Marians, Lankans CC, BRC , Bloomfield  and Negombo CC Registered wins In T20 games played around the Island.

SSC vs Galle SC

SSC managed a narrow victory as they held their nerves to the end to beat Galle SC by 18 runs. Batting first SSC were held to a low 119 for 9 in their quota of 20 overs. Dhananjaya Lakshan and Chatura Milan both managed identical scores of 26 but failed to take Galle SC over the line.

Brief Scores

SSC – 119/9 (20) Minod Bhanuka 28, Ramesh Mendis 27, Binuka Waduge 2/14

Galle CC – 101/7 (20) Dhananjaya Lakshan 26, Chatura Milan 26, Ramesh Mendis 2/14, Lakshan Jayasinghe 2/15


Moors vs Saracens

Saracens staged a magnificent chase to down Moors by 3 wickets in the game played at Moors grounds. Batting first Moors went on to get a commanding 171 for 6 in 20 overs. Shanuka Dulaj top scored with 71 while Prashan Rathnayaka managed 48 for Moors. In reply Saracens batting did not let themselves down as three 30+ scores from Thanuka Dabare (37), Tharusha Iddamalgoda (36) and Sanjeewa (32) helped them towards a close 3 wicket win with 4 balls in hand.

Brief Scores

Moors SC – 171/6 (20) Shanuka Dulaj 71, Prashan Rathnayaka 48, Tharusha Iddamalgoda 2/35

Saracens SC – 177/7 (19.2) Thanuka Dabare 37, Tharusha Iddamalgoda 36, R Sanjeewa 32, H Madumal 2/32


Badureliya vs Customs SC

Badureliya won against Customs SC in a nail biting finish prevailing by a single run. Batting first Badureliya managed just 131 for the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs.  Customs SC lead by Tharindu Silva’s 39 fell ever so close by 1 run as they were restricted to 130 for 9 in 20 overs.

Brief Scores

Badureliya CC – 131/8 (20) Sachin Hewawasam 38, Akash Senarathna 28, Samsur Muneer 3/12, Roshen Fernando 2/25

Customs SC – 130/9 (20) Tharindu Silva 39


Centralized CC vs Police SC

Police SC were made to work hard in their run chase as they lost 7 wickets chasing down a target of 106. Batting first Centralized CC managed just 105 runs as they were bowled out in 16.4 overs. Kasun Madushanka’s unbeaten 37 was enough to see Police SC home even though they lost 7 wickets in the process.

Brief Scores

Centralized CC – 105 (16.4) Anupama Wanasinghe 32, Nimnaka Rathnayaka 2/13

Police SC – 109/7 (19.1) Kasun Madushanka 37*, Kasun Weeranga 3/19


Kurunegala YCC vs Ports Authority

Ports Authority eased to victory beating Kurunegala YCC by 7 wickets. Ports Authority bundled out Kurunegala YCC for 79 in 15.4 overs. Ports Authority were never in doubt of getting to their target and eventually reached it in 13.2 overs for the loss of just 3 wickets.

Brief Scores

Kurunegala YCC – 79 (15.4) Wanitha Wanninayaka 17, C Sudaraka 4/28, Chalanaka Weerasinghe 2/11

Ports Authority – 81/3 (13.2) Hamaduranga Rajapaksha 24*


Panadura SC vs Navy SC

Navy SC did not break a sweat as they ran over Panadura SC registering a 10 wicket win. Batting first Panadura SC was bowled out for 60 runs in 15.3 overs. Navy SC were never disturbed in their chase as they reached the target (61) in 9.3 overs.

Brief Scores

Panadura SC – 60 (15.3) Madawa Nimesh 18, Lahiru Dilshan 3/14, Sameera Sandamal 2/07

Navy SC – 61/0 (9.3) Yohan Suresh 32*, Madura Madushanka 28*


Army SC vs Ragama CC

Army SC surprised Ragama CC winning by 51 runs. Army labored their way to 118 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. Ragama CC, chasing a low total believed they were in with a shout but Army had other ideas dismissing Ragama for just 67 in 15.3 overs.

Brief Scores

Army SC – 118/8 (20) Himasha Liyanage 24, Thaneesha Weerakoon 2/20

Ragama CC – 67 (15.3) Charith Sasalanka 15, Yohan de Silva 3/06, Nalin Perera 2/14, Sankjika Ridma 2/19


Chilaw Marians vs Kaluthara Town

Chilaw Marians registered an easy victory beating Kaluthara Town by 62 runs. Chilaw Marians lead by Thikshila de Silva with the bat managed 160 for 8 in 20 overs. Thikshila de Silva scored with 62 for Chilaw Marians. Chasing 161, Kaluthara Town were restricted to 98 for 7 in 20 overs.

Brief Scores

Chilaw Marians – 160/8 (20) Thikshila de Silva 62, Raveen Yasas 32*, Gayan Chamara 2/32, Geeth Perera 2/18, Rusiru Ravishanka 2/28

Kalutara Town – 98/7 (20) Geeth Perera 36, Charith Rajapaksha 3/23, Chalana de silva 2/15, raveen 2/13


Lankan CC vs Ambalangoda Rio SC

Ambalangoda Rio SC failed in their quest to find a win, falling short by 10 runs. Batting first Lankan CC managed 147 for 7 in 20 overs. Ambalangoda Rio SC, propelled by Chalitha Chamod’s 43 were on course but eventually fell agonizingly short by 10 runs.

Brief Scores

Lankan CC – 147/7 (20) Danuka Pathirana 47, anushka perera 35, Pramuth Hettiwatta 30, Thimindu Sachintha 2/28, Lahiru Shanika 2/29

Ambalangoda Rio SC – 137/7 (20) Chalitha Chamod 43, Sohan Livera 21*, Sajana Sathsara 2/19, Pramuth Hettiwatta 3/19


Air Force vs BRC

BRC recorded an easy win over Air Force winning by 7 wickets. Batting first Air Force were restricted to 115 for 8 in 20 overs. Lisula Lakshan’s unbeaten 75 thrust BRC towards their target for the loss of 3 wickets.

Brief Scores

Air Force SC – 115/8 (20) Dilip Tharaka 23, Neranjan Wanniarachchi 4/17

BRC – 117/3 (15.5) Lisula Lakshan 75*, Hashan Fernando 2/28


Bloomfield vs Tamil Union

Bloomfield registered a 36 run comfortable win over Tamil Union in the game played at Bloomfield grounds. Bloomfield scored 141 for the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs. Tamil Union were bundled out for 105 in 18.3 overs in their run chase of 142.

Brief Scores

Bloomfield – 141/8 (20) Chandula Jayamanne 33, Sachin Jayawardane 30, Ishara Prasan 3/34

Tamil Union – 105 (18.3) Sithara Gimhan 25, M Mahela 6/08


Negombo CC vs Old Thurstanites SC

Negombo CC beat Old Thurstanites SC with relative ease, winning by 44 runs. Batting first Negombo CC managed 141 in 20 overs. Old Thurstanites SC failed to kick start their innings eventually been bowled out for 97 in 17 overs.

Brief Scores

Negombo CC – 141 (20) Shihan Dilasri 58, Uvin Bandara 29, Ayesh Harshana 3/26, Thusal Madusanka 3/14, Yeshan Wickramaarachchi 2/32

Old Thurstanites SC – 97 (17) Sajith Gunathilaka 24, Dinan Fernando 3/17, Sewwinda Silva 2/20, Pasindu de Silva 2/13