Seven matches of the SLC Major Clubs 50 Overs Tournament 2024 were worked off today (5th August) at several venues across the island.
Badureliya Sports Club registered a thumping win over Colts Cricket Club in their Group B encounter, played today at Colts Cricket Grounds, Colombo.
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Having opted to bat first, the home side was bowled out for just 60 runs as the 40-year old left-arm spinner Chanaka Komasaru ripped through their batting lineup, scalping 5 wickets for 21 runs.
The off-spinner Alankara Asanka Silva gave him good support at the other end, claiming 3 wickets for 12 runs. Badureliya SC cruised to the target in 12.2 overs with 6 wickets in hand.
Ragama CC recorded a comfortable win over Tamil Union C & AC in their Group A encounter, played today at P. Sara Oval Grounds, Colombo.
The off-spinner Kalhara Senarathne (5/28) and the skipper Saminda Fernando (85) were the chief architects of Ragama CC’s victory.
Sinhalese Sports Club registered a thrilling win over Negombo Cricket Club in their Group A encounter played today at SSC Grounds, Colombo.
The middle order batter Sheshan Fernando struck a fine century in a losing cause for Negombo CC. Fernando scored 104 runs off 91 balls with 8 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 114.28.
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SSC chased down a challenging target of 265 on the back of a brilliant knock played by Sadisha Rajapaksa. The opening batter hit 75 runs off 92 balls with 8 fours and a six, playing a pivotal role in the run-chase.
Brief Scores
Negombo Cricket Club – 264/7 (50) Sheshan Fernando 104, Milinda Siriwardana 37, Himasha Liyanage 32, Sadew Samarasinghe 29, Keshan Wanniarachchi 27, Akmal Fazly 3/49, Nuwanidu Fernando 2/39
Sinhalese Sports Club – 268/8 (49.1) Sadisha Rajapaksa 75, Dinura Kalupahana 43*, Krishan Sanjula 34, Nuwanidu Fernando 28, Dasun Shanaka 27, Kavindu Nadeeshan 20, Dilshan Munaweera 3/41, Nishan Peiris 3/41
Result – SSC won by 2 wickets
Ace Capital Cricket Club – 143 (47.3) Wanuja Sahan 41, Sammu Ashan 39, Sahan Arachchige 4/24, Heshan Madhushanka 2/28
Nondescripts Cricket Club – 144/7 (43.4) Sahan Arachchige 39*, Niroshan Dickwella 36, Pawantha Weerasinghe 3/19, Wanuja Sahan 2/24
Result – NCC won by 3 wickets
Chilaw Marians Cricket Club – 157/7 (42.5) Chamod Sandaru 59*, Suminda Lakshan 34, Dilshan Sanjeewa 23, Vishwa Lahiru 3/19, Sahan Mihira 2/22
Panadura Sports Club –
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Tamil Union Cricket & Athletic Club – 204 (37) Lahiru Samarakoon 54, Sandun Weerakkody 34, Sanuka Galagoda 27, Kalhara Senarathne 5/28, Shashika Dulshan 3/56
Ragama Cricket Club – 205/4 (39.3) Saminda Fernando 85, Santhush Gunathilake 42, Gaviru Senhas 32, Ayana Siriwardhana 2/38
Result – Ragama CC won by 6 wickets
Colts Cricket Club – 60 (24.5) Ravindu Rasantha 20, Chanaka Komasaru 5/21, Alankara Asanka Silva 3/12
Badureliya Sports Club – 61/4 (12.2) Leo Fransisco 23*, Muditha Lakshan 3/18
Result – Badureliya SC won by 6 wickets
Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club – 120 (48.5) Amesh Thennakoon 31, Dilhara Polgampola 25, Rohan Sanjaya 3/18, Praveen Jayawickrama 3/30, Shiran Fernando 2/18
Moors Sports Club – 123/5 (28.3) Pasindu Sooriyabandara 31, Dinuka Dilshan 26, Rohan Sanjaya 25*, Kasun Ekanayake 2/18, Aravinda Premaratne 2/37
Result – Moors SC won by 5 wickets
Burgher Recreation Club – 204/9 (50) Murvin Abinash 96*, Dulaj Ashen 32, Mahendiran Kavilan 27, Supun Kavinda 2/24, Dilshan Abeysinghe 2/30, Tillakaratne Sampath 2/33, Manuja Chanthuka 2/43
Nugegoda Sports & Welfare Club – 181 (41.5) Pulindu Perera 72, Kevin Perera 53, Dulaj Ashen 2/30, Murvin Abinash 2/32, Chameera Dissanayake 2/42, Chaminda Bandara 2/46
Result – BRC won by 23 runs
