Here’s round of the the 3rd day’s play of the Super 8 matches and the plate matches which concluded today in the SLC Tier A Premier League.
Chilaw Marians vs Army SC
Malinda Pushpakumara’s five wicket haul helped Chilaw steal the victory against Army by 15 runs. Army were given a target of 156 runs to get in their second innings. They were sitting comfortably at 140 for 7 but their last three wickets fell for no runs. Pushpakumara’s figures stood at 5 for 59. For Army, there were few cameos but it was Janith Silva showed the toughest resistance against Pushpakumara and the rest.
Early on, Chilaw Marians posted 190 runs all out for their first innings. In reply the soldiers were cleaned up for just 183 runs. Army came back strongly with the ball in the second innings by restricting Chilaw cheaply for 148 runs.
Chilaw Marians 1st innings 190 all out in 61.2 overs – Ashen Silva 52, Mahela Udwatte 52, Danusika Bandara 5/36, Nalin Priyadarshana 4/61
Army SC 1st innings 183 all out in 74.2 overs – Dilshan De Soyza 47, Himasha Liyanage 32, Sachithra Serasinghe 4/29, Malinda Pushpakumara 3/46
Chilaw Marians 2nd innings 148 all out in 36.4 overs – Shehan Jayasuriya 38, Nalin Priyadarshana 5/68, Dushan Vimukthi 4/37
Army SC 2nd innings 140 all out 61 overs – Janith Silva 37, Malinda Pushpakumara 5/59
SSC vs Colts
Sinhalese Sports Club registered a comprehensive victory by 209 runs in their match against Colts CC at Katunayake. Colts were given a mammoth target of 387 runs to get in their second innings. They started the chase in a dismal fashion as they lost their first wicket in the first over.
Sadeera Samarawickrama was yet again dominant up the order but his knock was shortened for a brisk 35. There wasn’t much support for him from the top order but Ishan Jayarathne came in at No 10 and scored a blistering innings of 85 runs off just 40 balls. His innings included 7 boundaries and 7 maximums and was the last man to fall for Colts as they were cleaned up for 177 runs. Sachithra Senanayake was the pick of the bowlers 4 for 53 while Vimukthi Perera took 3 for 36.
Early on, SSC made 293 runs for their first innings. In reply, Colts folded for just 100 runs. SSC were made to fight hard in their second and they could only make 193 runs all out.
SSC 1st innings 293 all out in 85 overs – Dimuth Karunarathne 125, Dasun Shanaka 59, Dilruwan Perera 4/75, Ishan Jayarathne 3/64
Colts 1st innings 100 all out in 31 overs – Sadeera Samarawickrama 22, Sachithra Senanayake 4/31, Vimukthi Perera 3/20, Kasun Madushanka 3/49
SSC 2nd innings 193 all out in 57.3 overs – Kosala Kulasekara 54, Kasun Madushanka 48, Dilruwan Perera 4/56, Nisala Tharaka 3/46
Colts CC 2nd innings 177 all out in 27.5 overs – Ishan Jayarathne 85, Sadeera Samarawickrama 35, Sachithra Senanayake 4/53, Vimukthi Perera 3/36
Tamil Union vs CCC
Tamil Union were trailing by 57 runs in their second innings at stumps on day two against CCC. Tamil Union resumed the third day’s play with 406 runs on board with 2 wickets in hand. They managed to add 91 runs more for those two wickets which gave them a lead of 120 runs. In reply on stumps on day 3, Tamil Union were 63 for 2 in their second innings.
Early on, Tamil Union posted 377 runs for their first innings.
Tamil Union 1st innings 377 all out in 87.3 overs – Kithruwan Vithanage 130, Chamika Karunarathne 50, Manoj Sarathchandra 63, Jeewan Mendis 40, Lahiru Madushanka 4/77, Lahiru Gamage 3/83
CCC 1st innings 497 all out in 112.1 overs – Ron Chandraguptha 157, Lahiru Madushanka 164, Chamikara Karunarathne 4/128, Lahiru Samarakoon 3/102
Tamil Union 2nd innings 63 for 2 in 18 overs
NCC vs Ragama CC
Ragama CC require another 191 runs to win with 6 wickets in hand at stumps on day 3 at CCC. Ragama were given a target of 352 runs to get in their second innings. They lost their skipper early on but a steady 122 run partnership between two Peterites Lahiru Milantha and Janith Liyanage took them to a commanding position. Lahiru wasn’t amongst the runs in the last few matches but he scored a fighting knock of 59 runs. Towards the latter part of the day, they lost three quick wickets but Janith held on and was unbeaten on 56 at stumps.
NCC resumed play on the 3rd day 209 for 9 and they could only add 4 runs for their last wicket.
Early on, NCC scored 265 runs for their first innings. In reply, Ragama were cleaned up for 127 runs.
NCC 1st innings 265 all out in 62 overs – Chathuranga De Silva 83, Angelo Perera 53, Chathura Pieris 4/60
Ragama CC 1st innings 127 all out in 47.3 overs – Sameera De Soyza 57, Chathura Pieris 25, Chathuranga De Silva 4/21, Farveez Maharoof 3/28
NCC 2nd innings 213 for 9 in 53.5 overs – Chathuranga De Silva 78, Jehan Mubarak 49, Thilaksha Sumanasiri 3/28
Ragama CC 2nd innings 161 for 4 in 65 overs – Lahiru Milantha 59, Janith Liyanage 56*, Chathuranga De Silva 3/43
Plate
Badureliya vs Moors
This clash ended in a tame draw at BRC grounds. Badureliya resumed play with 91 for 4 on board. Sahan Wijerathne and Nadeera Nawela put on a 152 run stand for the 5th wicket. Nadeera was dismissed for a well made 82 while Sahan went on to score his second century of the match. The rest of the batters failed to score and they finally declared their innings at 259 for 8 in. Moors had about 20 overs to survive and when bad light stopped play, they were 76 for 4.
Early on, Badureliya made 300 runs for their first innings and in reply Moors were bundled out for 214 runs.
Badureliya SC 1st innings 300 all out in 88.1 overs – Sahan Wijerathne 102, Saliya Saman 38, Nilnka Sandakan 5/52
Moors SC 1st innings 214 all out in 68.5 overs – Pabasara Waduge 71, Primosh Perera 46, Dilesh Gunarathne 4/54, Alankara Asanka 4/70
Badureliya SC 2nd innings 259 for 8 dec. in 81.1 overs – Sahan Wijerathne 100, Nadeera Nawela 82, Pramod Maduwantha 4/53, Chandana Samarasinghe 3/75
Moors SC 2nd innings 76 for 4 in 17 overs – Duvindu Thilakarathne 4/40
Bloomfield vs BRC
Strong batting performances by both sides saw this match ending in a draw at Panagoda. BRC resumed play with 236 for 6. Chanaka Wijesinghe scored a brilliant century for BRC down the order. His knock of 130 came off 246 deliveries. He remained unbeaten till the end and their total stood at 391 for 9 at stumps.
Early on, Bloomfield posted 317 for their first innings.
Bloomfield SC 317 all out in 99.2 overs – Nipun Karunanayake 98, Nisal Francisco 79, Dinuka Hettiarachchi 6/103
BRC 391 for 9 in 112 overs – Chanaka Wijesinghe 130*, Bhanuka Rajapaksha 52, Lasith Lakshan 44, Malith De Silva 5/91
Galle vs Saracens
The last of the three plate matches also ended in a draw between Galle and Saracens at Bloomfield Grounds. Galle resumed play with 15 for no loss. Nilushan Nonis scored an unbeaten century at the top and he found good support from Shalika Karunanayake who scored 72 runs off 55 balls. They decided to declare their innings at 259 for 5. In reply at stumps, Saracens were 84 for 2 in their second innings.
Early on, Galle posted 301 for their first innings. Saracens in reply made 315.
Galle CC 1st innings 301 all out in 86.3 overs – Damitha Hunukumbura 97, Nilushan Nonis 65, Minhaj Jaleel 40, Kasun Rajitha 5/57, Charith Randonu 3/85
Saracens SC 1st innings 315 all out in 82.4 overs – Milinda Siriwardane 115, Umesh Karunarathne 57, Sanjeewa Weerakoon 4/121, Roshan Jayatissa 3/88
Galle CC 2nd innings 259 for 5 in 54 overs – Nilushan Nonis 108*, Shalika Karunanayake 72, Chathura Randonu 2/64
Saracens SC 2nd innings 84 for 2 in 15 overs
