Upul Tharanga, Dasun Shanaka and Manoj Sarathchandra smashed centuries while Lakshan Sandakan and Jeffrey Vandersay grabbed fifers in a rain-hit day of the 26th Singer-MCA Premier League 2018.
On a day where 3 matches saw scores of more than 300 runs in the first innings, evening showers made the DLS method to come in to the equation, shortening 3 matches.
Sadeera Samarawickrama continues red hot form
- Commercial Credit vs Dimo
Being asked to bat after losing the toss Commercial Credit was able to compile a very good score of 301 for 7 in their allotted 50 overs. Sri Lanka ODI opener, Upul Tharanga scored an unbeaten century announcing his return to the tournament.
Dimo in their run-chase were struggling on 182/6, with in form Ramesh Mandis, their last hope, battling on 23* when play stopped due to inclement weather. With the DLS par score at 35 overs being 222, Commercial Credit emerged victorious by 41 runs.
Sammu Ashan was the highest run-scorer for Dimo with 67.
The match was played at the Marians Cricket Ground in Katunayake.
Commercial Credit – 301/7 (50) Upul Tharanga 118*, Lahiru Madushanka 34, Dilshan Munaweera 22, Ashan Priyanjan 20, Chaturanga de Silva 23, Wanindu de Silva 27, Matheesha Perera 2/29, Kavishka Anjula 2/64
Dimo – 182/6 (35) Sammu Ashan 67, Nisala Tharaka 37, Ramesh Mendis 23*,Nipun Karunanayaka 22, Suraj Randiv 2/26
COMMERCIAL CREDIT WON BY 41 RUNS (DLS Target: 222 in 35 Overs)
- Sampath Bank vs Kanrich Finance
The match played at the P. Sara Oval in Colombo was reduced to 45 overs per side due to inclement weather.
Inserted to bat by Kanrich Finance, Sampath Bank smashed 304 runs in their allotted 45 overs with big-hitter, Dasun Shanaka scoring an unbeaten 124.
Kaushal Silva and Rumesh Buddhika, both contributed with crucial knocks of 43.
Photos : Commercial Credit – A vs Kanrich Finance A | MCA Cricket 2019 – Tier A
In reply Kanrich Finance were struggling on 93/5 in 21.1 when bad light stopped play.
Sampath Bank won the match by 90 runs as the DLS par score, which Kanrich should have reached when the match stopped was 184.
Pathum Nissanka’s 31 was the highest score in the Kanrich inning.
Sampath Bank – 304/6 (45) Dasun Shanaka 124*, Kaushal Silva 43, Romesh Buddika 43, Dilesh Gunarathna 2/81, Pramod Madushan 2/60
Kanrich Finance – 93/5 (21) Pathum Nissanka 31
SAMPATH BANK WON BY 90 RUNS (DLS Target: 184 in 22.1 Overs)
- John Keells Holdings vs Hayleys
John Keells Holdings amassed 319 after winning the toss and electing to bat first at Colts Grounds in Colombo.
Manoj Sarathchandra and Dimuth Karunaratne were the highlights as they scored 108 and 91 respectively. Jehan Daniel too contributed with a valuable 41.
Oshadha Fernando’s century guides Kanrich Finance to first win
Hayleys in their reply were allowed to bat only 35 overs as bad weather stopped their inning. Hayleys then, were in deep trouble with just 1 wicket in hand. Their score was only 196.
With the DLS par score at 35 overs being massive 306 runs, John Keells won by 110 runs.
Jeffrey Vandersay was the hero for John Keells with the ball as he helped his team to remove 9 Hayleys wickets in 35 overs, grabbing 5 of them
John Keells Holdings – 319/7 (50) Manoj Sarathchandra 108, Dimuth Karunarathna 91, Jehan Daniel 41, Manelkar de Silva 20, Lahiru Samarakoon 3/56, Binura Fernando 2/47
Hayleys – 196/9 (35) Ron Chandraguptha 30, Sanadaruwan Fernando 28, Maduranga Soyza 29, Andy Solomon 38, Jeffery Vandersay 5/48, Ishan Jayarathna 1/32, Sachintha Peiris 2/26
JOHN KEELLS WON BY 110 RUNS (DLS Target: 306 in 35 Overs)
- Teejay Lanka vs MAS Silueta
The match worked off in the MCA Ground in Colombo saw Teejay Lanka winning the toss and batting first.
Photos : LB Finance vs Hayleys Group – A | MCA Cricket 2019 – Tier A
Sachith Pathirana, who scored an unbeaten 88 helped Teejay Lanka put on a competitive score of 274 in their allotted 50 overs.
MAS Silueta in their run-chase were bundled out in just 33.2 overs for 140 runs with Lakshan Sandakan bagging 5 wickets.
Teejay Lanka 274/9 (50) Sachith Pathirana 88*,Minod Bhanuka 36, Milinda Siriwardana 35,Sachithra Serasinghe 30, Sachithra Senanayaka 26, Ruvindu Gunasekara 21, Buddika Sanjeewa 2/54, Malinga de Silva 2/32, Nimanda Subasinghe 2/47, Nuwan Pradeep 2/41
MAS Silueta 140 (33.2)Angelo Emanuel 30, Denuwan Rajakaruna 28, Nimanda Subasinghe 25, Irosh Samarasuriya 24, Lakshan Sandakan 5/28, Chalan de Silva 2/32
TEEJAY LANKA WON BY 134 RUNS
- LB Finance vs MAS Unichela
LB Finance’s winning streak was threatened today in Maggona Surrey Village Grounds when a spirited Kamindu Mendis led an almost successful run-chase.
In reply to LB’s 292 MAS Unichela scores 281, falling short by just 11 runs. Kamindu Mendis remained unbeaten on 74 as their inning came to an end in the 46th over. Veterans Chamara Silva and TN Sampath also contributed with vital half-ceturies.
Photos : LB Finance vs Hayleys Group – A | MCA Cricket 2019 – Tier A
In bowling for LB, Charith Sudaraka and Shehan Jayasuriya were instrumental grabbing 4 and 3 wickets respectively.
LB Finance who were put in to bat were largely helped by Dananjaya de Silva’s 89 in posting their score of 292. Charith Asalanka too contributed with 60 runs.
In bowling for MAS Unichela Kamindu Mendis and Dammika Prasad grabbed 3 wickets apiece.
LB Finance – 292 (49.2) Dananjaya de Silva 89, Charith Asalanka 60, Shehan Jayasuriya 28, Kusal Mendis 26, Kamindu Mendis 3/53, Dhammika Prasad 3/57 Shehan Madushanka 2/60, Anuk Fernando 2/46
MAS Unichela – 281 (45.5) Kamindu Mendis 74*, Chamara Silva 61, TN Sampath 57, Niroshan Dickwella 21, Charith Sudaraka 4/36,Shehan Jayasuriya 3/65 Charith Asalanka 2/58
LB FINANCE WON BY 11 RUNS
