The Quarterfinals of the 18th “DPGC” Challenge Trophy –MCA “E” division 25 Over League Tournament 2020 were concluded last Sunday (30th August).
Maliban win a cliffhanger to lift the trophy
Commercial Leasing Finance, Eagle Logistics, Allianz Insurance and 3DH International qualified for the semifinals of the tournament. Interestingly 3DH International ended HSBC’s dream run, when they inflicted the bankers their first defeat after 06 wins on the trot.
Hayleys, the undisputed champions
Notable Performances
- Nilantha Wijekoon (65 in 32 balls, 6×4 & 4×8)
- Dineth Thimodya (90 in 74 balls, 6×4 & 4×10)
- Krishan Godahewa (77 in 65 balls, 6×3 & 4×8)
- Geethaka Jayatillake (5-34-4)
The Semi Finals will be held on the 5th and 6th of September at the MCA grounds.
Saturday, 05th September:
Commercial Leasing & Finance Vs. Eagle Logistics.
Sunday, 06th September:
Allianz Insurance Vs. 3DH International.
Quarter Final – Match Results
01st QF – Commercial Leasing Finance vs Amana Bank
Commercial Leasing & Finance – 163/8 (25) (Krishan Godahewa 77, Geethika Jayathilaka 25, Azlan Samsudeen 3/33)
Amana Bank – 147 (24.3) (Shamsul Muneer 38, Kevin Asoka 30, Geethika Jayathilaka 4/34, Arjuna Perera 2/24)
Commercial Leasing Finance won by 16 runs
2nd QF – Eagle Logistics vs UB Finance
Eagle Logistics – 195/8 (25) (Dineth Thimodya 90, Nimesh Bandara 50, Niahan Fernando 32, Andrew Parys 5/37, Piyumal Karunarathne 2/29)
U B Finance – 120 (24.2) (Damith Chathuranga 30 not out, Jayawickrama 18, Mohamed Faris 2/14, Prabuddha Ranaweera 2/29)
Eagle Logistics won by 75 runs
3rd QF – Allianz Insurance vs Akbar Bros
Allianz Insurance Lanka Ltd – 169/7 (25) (Ranga Dias 47, Charinda Fernando 36, Damian De Byzer 20, Kusal Atapattu 3/45)
Akbar Brothers – 119 (23.4) (Salman Akbarally 53, Sudath Sanjeewa 20, Sameera Fernando 3/19, Mayura Ranasinghe 2/16)
Allianz Insurance won by 50 runs
04th QF – 3DH International vs HSBC “A”
3DH International Group – 193/5 (25) (Nilantha Wijekoon 65, Milan Bhanuka 42*, Warun Ravimal 32, Ashail Kariyawasam 2/16 )
HSBC – 176/9 (25) (Ashail Kariyawasam 63, Malinda Rukshan 44, Yoshan Eranda 2/36, Dhenham Craman 2/29, Nilantha Wijekoon 2/20, Kolitha Nayanananda 2/35 )
3DH International won by 17 runs
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