The Sri Lanka Cricket(SLC) Major League Tier A Tournament continued around the island today(7).
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Ragama vs Chilaw
Ragama CC were comprehensively beaten by Chilaw Marians inside one and a half days thanks to a stunning all-round performance by Shehan Jayasuriya who hit 80 runs with the bat while also returning with a match bag of ten wickets.
Ragama CC who trailed by 154 at the start of their second innings, were once again shot out for 148, with the Chilaw spinners doing bulk of the damage.
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Four matches of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Major League Super 8s began today(06)…
Sachithra Serasinghe was the chief destroyer in the second innings with four scalps, while Jayasuriya and Malinda Pushpakumara picked up three and two respectively.
This outstanding win all but secured Chilaw Marians the Major League Tier A title with another week to go.
Ragama Cricket Club57 (29.2) Akshu Fernando 20, Shehan Jayasuriya 7/22, Malinda Pushpakumara 2/08 & 148 (40.4) Lahiru Thirimanne 39, Ishan Jayaratne 38, Janith Liyanage 31, Sachithra Serasinghe 4/33, Shehan Jayasuriya 3/66, Malinda Pushpakumara 2/49
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Chilaw Marians Cricket Club211 (52.3)Shehan Jayasuriya 80, Sachithra Serasinghe 24, Kasun Vidura 23, Rohit Damodaran 21, Nishan Peiris 4/79, Akshu Fernando 3/24, Sahan Nanayakkare 2/64
Army vs Moors
Army’s resurgence continued after a stunning victory over CCC last week, as they dismissed Moors for just 90 runs, with Yasoda Mendis capturing four wickets.
Army in reply made sure they secured a 121 run lead with Leo Francisco making a half century. HRC Dilshan picked up five wickets for Moors SC.
Moors Sports Club90 (29.2) Primosh Perera 23*, Yasoda Mendis 4/32, Dushan Vimukthi 3/18, Seekkuge Prasanna 2/29 & 1/0 (2)
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Army Cricket Club211 (55.4) Leo Fransisco 58, Ajantha Mendis 37, Yasoda Mendis 29, Dilshan de Soysa 27, HRC Dilshan 5/75, Kosala Kulasekara 2/36, Tharindu Ratnayake 2/36
Bloomfield vs Badureliya
The Plate Championship continued to produce exciting results in its last week, as Badureliya took control of their match against Bloomfield.
Badureliya replied with 118/1 after restricting Bloomfield to 173 all-out, with Pathum Nissanka remaining unbeaten on 65*.
Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club173 (51)Nisal Francisco 35, Lahiru Fernando 32, Koshan Dhanushka 31, Nipun Haggalla 20, Savith Priyan 4/69, Dilesh Gunaratne 2/25, Madura Lakmal 2/25
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Badureliya Cricket Club118/1 (41) Pathum Nissanka 65*, Salindu Ushan 24, Dilhan Cooray 20*
Colts vs SLPACC
Sri Lanka Ports Authority ended day two in a dominant position as Colts were on 69/3 when stumps were drawn on day two, still trailing by a further 249 runs.
Ports Authority posted 410/9 declared in their first innings with Nick Compton, Ishan Rangana and Gayan Maneeshan making half centuries.
Colombo Colts Cricket Club92 (26.3) Chanaka Komasaru 5/38, Maduka Liyanapathiranage 4/44 & 69/3 (28) Pasindu Lakshanka 30*, Vishad Randika 27*, Maduka Liyanapathiranage 2/11
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Sri Lanka Ports Authority CC410/9d (113.5)Nick Compton 98, Ishan Rangana 67, Gayan Maneeshan 54*, Nisal Randika 42, Yohan de Silva 40, Gihan Rupasinghe 33, Gayan Maneeshan 27, Prabath Jayasuriya 3/115, Priyamal Perera 2/34, Nisala Tharaka 2/73
Tamil Union vs CCC
CCC ended the opening day in a strong position as they will be fighting for survival in the top segment in the coming couple of days.
Former Sri Lanka Test cap Dinuk Hettiarachchi worked his magic with a six wicket haul to restrict Tamil Union to 197, before CCC made a strong reply of 71/0.
Tamil Union Cricket And Athletic Club197 (65) Tharanga Paranavitana 69, Sithara Gimhan 42, Ramith Rambukwella 28, Dineth Thimodya 24, Dinuk Hettiarachchi 6/64, Sachith Pathirana 2/05
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Colombo Cricket Club71/0 (23) Ron Chandraguptha 35*, Malindu Maduranga 34*
BRC vs SSC
Hashen Ramanayake’s dream spell of six wickets secured a one run lead for BRC, but they squandered the advantage as they ended day two on 149/7.
Akash Senaratne added three scalps to his first innings five wicket haul, as BRC ended the day 150 runs ahead.
Burgher Recreation Club200 (63.4) Harsha Vithana 77, T N Sampath 42, Rumesh Buddika 25, Akash Senaratne 5/52, Sachithra Senanayake 2/49 & 149/7 (60) Hashen Ramanayake 29*, Rumesh Buddika 23, Akash Senaratne 3/25, Kasun Madushanka 3/40
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Sinhalese Sports Club199 (62) Kaushal Silva 42, Minod Bhanuka 35, Chamara Kapugedera 33, Charith Asalanka 29, Milinda Siriwardana 23, Hashen Ramanayake 6/18, Chamikara Edirisinghe 2/40, Tillakaratne Sampath 2/54
NCC vs Saracens
NCC were on the verge of another outright win, as they ended the day 356 runs ahead with six wickets in hand in their second innings.
Chamika Karunaratne bowled a hostile spell to capture four wickets while Sachintha Pieris and Lasith Embuldeniya picked up three apiece to restrict Saracens to 132 all out in their first innings.
Nondescripts Cricket Club284 (83) Tharindu Kaushal 131, Chaturanga de Silva 59, Lasith Ambuldeniya 24*, Mohomed Dilshad 3/38, Sachithra Perera 3/72, Ranitha Liyanarachchi 2/45, & 204/4 (47) Nimesha Gunasinghe 58, Chaturanga de Silva 55*, Angelo Perera 44, Lahiru Udara 26, Roshan Jayatissa 3/49
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Saracens Sports Club132 (43.5) Ranitha Liyanarachchi 37, Chamika Karunaratne 4/38, Lasith Ambuldeniya 3/19, Sachintha Peiris 3/41
 Major League Tier A Tournament continued around the island today(7).){kind=link}