Hayleys overcame Pan Asia Bank by 5 wickets while Kanrich Finance beat John Keells ‘B’ by 57 runs in the Mercantile ‘B’ Division tournament.
Pan Asia Bank v Hayleys
Winning the toss and batting first, Pan Asia Bank (PABC) managed a staggering 291 for 7 in 50 overs to grab the upper hand in the game at the innings break. Nimanda Madusanka top scored with an amazing 102 not out in just 73 balls which included 10 fours and 5 sixes. Buddhika De Alwis managed a quick fire 52 off 41 balls to steer PABC to their immense score. Harsha Rajapakse was the pick of the bowlers for Hayleys picking up 3 for 55. Mahesh Deepal (2/61) and Ali Khan (2/71) bagged four scalps between them.
Photo Album – Hayleys vs Pan Asia Bank – Mercantile ‘B’ Division Cricket Tournament
In reply Hayleys made the big target look average, chasing it down with ease within 45 overs. Ronil Cooray was the lynchpin holding the Hayleys innings together scoring a superlative unbeaten 117 off just 66 balls (16 fours, 1 six). Lisula Lakshan provided immense support scoring a better than a run-a-ball 72 and Maduranga Zoysa’s 54 guided Hayleys to victory.
Brief Scores:
PABC – 291 for 7 in 50 overs: Nimanda Madusanka 102, Buddhika De Alwis 52, Lahiru Wickramasinghe 30, Harsha Rajapakse 3/55, Mahesh Deepal 2/61, Ali Khan 2/71.
Hayleys – 292 for 5 in 44.4 overs: Ronil Cooray 117, Lisula Lakshan 72, Maduranga Zoysa 54, Viraj Deepal 2/12, Gayan Bopage 2/44.
Result – Hayleys won by 5 wickets.
John Keells ‘B’ vs Kanrich Finance
Clinical bowling from Kanrich Finance helped them get over the line against John Keells ‘B’ by 57 runs. Winning the toss and batting first, Kanrich Finance put on a par total of 252 for 9 in their allotted quota of 50 overs. Kasun Vidura top scored with an outstanding 74 while Pawan Devinda managed 56.
Roshan Laksiri’s 4 for 17, Mahela Wijelath’s 3 for 54 and Prabath Jayasuriya’s 2 for 24 helped dismiss John Keells ‘B’ for just 195 to seal a comprehensive 57 run victory. Tharindu Rathnayake tried to help his side towards their target with a half century but saw his team slump to defeat.
Brief Scores:
Kanrich Finance – 252 for 9 in 50 overs: Kasun Vidura 74, Pawan Devinda 56, Kavindu Kulasekara 36, Prabath Jayasuriya 32, Tharindu Rathnayake 3/65, Pasindu Perera 2/44, Hashan Wickramasuriya 2/42.
John Keells ‘B’ – 195 all out in 41.3 overs: Tharindu Rathnayake 50, Salinda Ushan 44, Manoj Sarathchandra 24, Ashan Peiris 20, Roshan Laksiri 4/17, Mahela Wijelath 3/54, Prabath Jayasuriya 2/24.
Result – Kanrich Finance won by 57 runs.
