Here’s a wrap-up on the 2nd day’s play of the Super 8 and Plate matches which took place today in the SLC Tier A Premier League.
Colts vs NCC
Colts were in a spot of bother after losing 5 wickets in their 2nd innings against NCC at P. Sara Oval. Sadeera Samarawickrama was yet again amongst the runs at the top with a brilliant 64.
He and his opening partner Pasindu Lakshanka added 67 runs for the first wicket. Towards the later part of day 2 NCC tightened the screws and took 5 quick wickets to have their opponents reeling at 149 for 5 on stumps.
Early in the day, NCC posted 307 runs all out for their first innings in reply to Colts first innings total of 192. Angelo Perera, Anuk Fernando, Thimira Jayasinghe and Ramindu De Silva contributed with half centuries. Dilruwan Perera bagged a 6-for for CCC.
Colts Cricket Club192 (54) Priyamal Perera 43, Sadeera Samarawickrama 35, Akila Dhananjaya 33, Lasith Embuldeniya 6/63 & 149/5 (48)Sadeera Samarawickrama 64, Pasindu Lakshanka 32,
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Nondescripts Cricket Club307 (80.3) Angelo Perera 71, Anuk Fernando 62, Thimira Jayasinghe 54, Ramindu de Silva 51, Dilruwan Perera 6/82, Nisala Tharaka 3/87
Ragama vs SSC
SSC were cruising at 332 for 9 on stumps on day 2 against Ragama today. SSC resumed play with 54 for 2. Kaushal Silva converted his overnight score of 19 to a well composed 74. Apart from Kaushal’s knock, there wasn’t much of a contribution from the top order as they were reduced to 166 for 6.
Luckily for SSC, the late middle order cashed in and saved their innings from collapsing. Sachithra Senanayake top scored with a quick fire 77 down the order which ultimately propelled SSC to 332 for 9 at stumps.
Early on, Ragama were bowled out for 220 with Vimukthi Perera taking a 5-for.
Ragama Cricket Club220 (68.3) Akshu Fernando 94, Lahiru Milantha 40, Vimukthi Perera 5/33, Kasun Madushanka 3/51
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SSC 332/9 (107) Sachithra Senanayake 77, Kaushal Silva 74, Kavindu Kulasekara 42, Tharindu Ratnayake 32*, Kasun Madushanka 24, Ramesh Mendis 21, Chathura Pieris 2/72, Sahan Nanayakkare 2/94
Chilaw Marians vs CCC
Chilaw Marians were sitting comfortably with a healthy second innings lead of 237 runs against CCC at Kaluthara. CCC resumed play on the 2nd day with 122 for 5 on board. Madawa Warnapura was the lone warrior for CCC as they lost their last five wickets for just 78 runs. Thanks to Madawa’s knock of 71 they managed to post 190 for their first innings. Arosh Janoda and Malinda Pushpakumara bagged 3 wickets each for Chilaw.
Chilaw came on to bat for their second innings with a lead of 23 runs. Despite 2 early wickets, Sachithra Serasinghe and Vidura Adikari added 189 runs before the end of play. Both batsmen remained unbeaten on 93 and 87 respectively.
Early on Chilaw Marians were restricted for 213 runs with Lahiru Gamage taking 4 scalps.
Chilaw Marians Cricket Club213 (55) Maduka Liyanapathiranage 40, Rukshan Shehan 35, Malinda Pushpakumara 35, Lahiru Gamage 4/65 & 214/2 (67) Sachithra Serasinghe 93*, Vidura Adikari 87*
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Colombo Cricket Club190 (53.5) Madawa Warnapura 71, Wanidu Hasaranga 35, Dilshan Munaweera 33, Arosh Janoda 3/19, Malinda Pushpakumara 3/51, Isuru Udana 2/39
Tamil Union vs Army
Army dominated proceedings on the 2nd day against defending champions Tamil Union at SSC grounds. Army posted 383 runs for their first innings after cleaning up Tamil Union for just 174 runs on the first day. Leo Francisco top scored with 77 runs but the game changing innings came from Seekuge Prasanna who slammed 69 runs off just 58 balls. Jeewan Mendis was the pick of the bowlers for Tamil Union with 5 for 97.
At Stumps on day 2, Tamil Union was 72 for 3 in their second innings.
Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club174 (43) Dineth Thimodya 35, Chamika Karunarathne 61, Yasoda Mendis 4/55, Seekkuge Prasanna 3/46 & 72/3 (25) Manoj Sarathchandra 33*
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Sri Lanka Army Sports Club383 (107.1) Leo Francisco 77, Seekkuge Prasanna 69, Dilshan de Soysa 59, Lakshitha Madushan 53, Navod Ilukwatta 41, Dushan Vimukthi 39, Jeevan Mendis 5/97, Pramod Madushan 2/95, Ramith Rambukwella 3/117
Plate
Bloomfield vs Saracens
Bloomfield was 135 for 4 in their second innings against Saracens at Colts Grounds. Nipun Karunanayke top scored with 68 while Lahiru Jayakody chipped in with 34 runs. Kasun Rajitha was yet again lethal with the new ball taking 2 wickets up front.
Early on the day Saracens posted 351 runs in reply to the 207 which was posted by Bloomfield in their first innings. Harsha Cooray top scored with 95 while Milinda Siriwardane and Sangeeth Cooray scored half centuries. Malith De Silva was the pick of the bowlers for Bloomfield with 6 for 120.
Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club207 (56) Sacha de Alwis 35, Lahiru Jayakody 34, Nipun Karunanayake 34, Suraj Randiv 5/65, Kasun Rajitha 3/71 & 135/4 (35) Nipun Karunanayake 68, Lahiru Jayakody 38, Kasun Rajitha 2/47
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Saracens Sports Club351 (86.2) Harsha Cooray 95, Milinda Siriwardana 67, Sangeeth Cooray 62, Kaushalya Gajasinghe 34*, Malith de Silva 6/120, Taneesha Weerakoon 3/56
BRC vs Badureliya
Badureliya batted through the day to reach 272 for 8 at stumps on day 2 against BRC at Panagoda. It wasn’t easy going for Badureliya but they soldiered on. Saliya Saman top scored with 66 while the other batsmen chipped in with valuable contributions. Thilakarathne Sampath was the pick of the bowlers with 5 for 67.
Early on, BRC made 357 with a brilliant century by Rumesh Buddika.
Burgher Recreation Club357 (93.3) Rumesh Buddika 133, Harsha Vithana 61, Hashen Ramanayake 48*, Lisula Lakshan 41, Dilesh Gunarathne 4/78, Duvindu Thilakarathne 3/83
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Badureliya Sports Club272/8 (86) Saliya Saman 66, Sahan Wijeratne 42, Pathum Madusanka 38*, Nadeera Nawela 36, Nimanda Madushanka 31, Vishva Wijeratne 22, Tillakaratne Sampath 5/67, Dinuka Hettiarachchi 2/90
Moors vs Galle
Galle took honours on day 2 in their match against Moors at BRC grounds. They resumed play with 75 for 1. Minhaj Jaleel was the star with the bat for Galle. His knock of 77 was vital at the top while the rest of the top order apart from Dinuka Hunukumbura, failed to score big. Galle managed to post 310 for 9 before they declared.
At stumps on day 2, Moors were 26 for 1 in their second innings.
Moors Sports Club175 (68.2) Pabasara Waduge 83, Roshan Jayatissa 3/40, Chatupama Gunasinghe 2/53 & 26/1 (16)
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Galle Cricket Club310/9d (91) Minhaj Jaleel 77, Damitha Hunukumbura 50, Shalika Karunanayake 40, Nilushan Nonis 39, Navindu Vithanage 20*, Sahan Adeesha 3/28, Dilanka Sandakan 2/36, Sachithra Perera 2/79
