Here’s a round up of Plate Championship matches in the SLC Tier A Premier League which started today.
Galle CC vs BRC
Galle were 208 for 5 in their first innings against BRC when bad light stopped play on day 1 at Bloomfield Grounds. It was a late start due to the wet outfield but play got underway after a hour or so. Galle CC their batters stuck to task and soldiered on at a slow pace. Damitha Hunukumbura scored a patient knock of 39 at the top. They lost few wickets cheaply which put them in a spot of bother at 114 for 5. But an unbeaten 94 run stand between Dilhan Cooray and Yashoda Lanka settled things for Galle. Yashoda was unbeaten on 56 and Dilhan with him on 44 at stumps. Dinuka Hettiarachchi bagged 3 for 85 for BRC.
Galle CC first innings 208 for 5 in 63 overs – Yashoda Lanka 56*, Dilhan Cooray 44, Damitha Hunukumbura 39, Dinuka Hettiarachchi 3/85
Bloomfield vs Moors
Only 13.1 overs could be bowled in this match between Bloomfield and Moors due to bad weather at Kalutara today. It was a late start due to wet the outfield caused by overnight rain. When bad light stopped play, Bloomfield was 43 for 3 in their first innings.
Bloomfield SC 43 for 3 in 13.1 overs
Saracens SC vs Badureliya SC
First day’s play was called off due to bad weather.