Four matches in the SLC Premier League Tier ‘B’ Tournament 2017/18 were conducted today around the island.
Lankan Cricket Club vs Air Force Sports Club
Right hand batsman Chanaka Ruwansiri’s ton guided Lankan Cricket Club to a strong start to their clash against Air Force Sports Club which commenced today at Surrey Village, Maggona. Skipper of Air Force won the toss and invited the opposition to bat first. Lankan Cricket Club finished the first day strongly as they posted 349 all out for the first innings. Chanaka Ruwansiri starred with the bat as he scored 120 runs not out for Lankans. Maduranga Soyza (74) and Lakshan Rodrigo (53) chipped in with half tons. Lakshan Fernando and Buddhika Sandaruwan picked up 3 wickets each for Air Force. At stumps on day one, Air Force were 8 for none in 1.1 overs. Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
Brief Scores
Lankan Cricket Club – 349 (70) Chanaka Ruwansiri 120*, Maduranga Soyza 74, Lakshan Rodrigo 53, Geeth Kumara 43, Shasheen Fernando 31, Lakshan Fernando 3/69, Buddhika Sandaruwan 3/81, Gayan de Silva 2/54, Shohan Rangika 2/63
Air Force Sports Club – 08/0 (1.1)
Navy Sports Club vs Police Sports Club
Tier B match between Navy Sports Club and Police Sports Club commenced today at De Soysa Grounds, Moratuwa. Navy Sports Club won the toss and decided to bat first but rain interruptions did not allow them to bat long on the first day. Only 33 overs were bowled as umpires called stumps on day one. At stumps, Navy was 77 runs for 4 wickets. Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
Brief Scores
Navy Sports Club – 77/4 (33) Dinusha Fernando 2/07
Panadura Sports Club vs Kalutara Town Club
Kashif Naveed’s brisk half century helped Panadura Sports Club get a solid start to their first innings against familiar rivals Kalutara Town Club. Skipper of Panadura Sports Club had no hesitation to bat first after winning the toss at Bandaragama Public Grounds. They finished day one with 161 runs for 4 wickets in 65.2 overs. Kashif Naveed remained unbeaten at 54 while Under 19 world cup discard Vishva Charthuranga scored 30 runs for Panadura Sports Club. Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
Brief Scores
Panadura Sports Club – 161/4 (65.2) Kashif Naveed 54*, Vishva Chathuranga 30, Shashrika Pussegolla 20, Chamika Sansaka 18, Eranga Rathnayaka 1/12
Negombo Cricket Club vs Galle Cricket Club
Another Tier B match got interrupted by rain as the clash between Negombo Cricket Club and Galle Cricket Club was conducted only for 30.1 overs on day one. Galle skipper won the toss and invited the opposition to bat first in their own backyard. However, Negombo Cricket Club got off to a good start as they finished day one with 97 runs for 1 wicket. Srihan Anuruddhika remained unbeaten at 38 runs. Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
Brief Scores
Negombo Cricket Club – 97/1 (30.1) Srihan Anuruddhika 38*, Praveen Fernando 30, Akeel Inham 27*
