Udara Jayasundera scored his second century (109) of the SLC Premier Tournament while Jeewan Mendis (115), Tharanga Paranavithana (100), Hashan Dumindu (105) and Shanuka Dulaj (152) all managed centuries on a day full of runs.
Saracens v Ragama
Saracens added 31 runs to their overnight score before been bowled out for 401 on day two putting Ragama CC on the ropes as the hosts were 263 for the loss of 5 wickets in their first innings.
Amila Aponsu ended with 4 for 100 in 25 overs while Thilaksha Sumanasiri bagged 3 for 33 in his 9 overs.
Udara Jayasundera made a magnificent 109 off 180 balls before falling to Suraj Randiv. Promising batsman Roshen Silva came ever so close to a century but fell short by 5 runs as he became Randiv’s second wicket on the final ball of day 2.
Brief Scores
Saracens SC 1st Innings: 401 (98.3) Sangeeth Cooray 189, Kaushalya Gajasinghe 99, Amila Aponso 4/100, Thilaksha Sumanasiri 3/33
Ragama CC 1st Innings: 263/5 (76.2) Udara Jayasundara 109, Roshen Silva 95, Mohomed Dilshad 3/43
The game will continue for the third and final day tomorrow.
Tamil Union v Chilaw Marians
Tamil Union ended day one in a commanding position with 397 for 6 at stumps. Visitors Tamil Union won the toss and elected to bat and was rewarded for their decision for their mammoth score. Experienced batsmen Jeewan Mendis and Tharanga Paranavithana registered big scores guiding the visitors.
Brief Scores
Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club 1st Innings: 397/6 (91.0) Jeevan Mendis 115, Tharanga Paranavithana 100, Manoj Sarathchandra 82*
The game will continue for day two at FTZ grounds tomorrow.
Colts v Colombo CC
Visitors Colombo CC elected to bowl away at Colts grounds. The hosts were bowled out for a reasonable 276 even though Hashan Dumindu managed 105.
In reply Colombo CC was 28 for 2 at the end of 6 overs at stumps.
Brief Scores
Colts Cricket Club 1st Innings: 276 (81.4) Hashan Dumindu 105, Kanchana Gunawardane 31, Lahiru Madushanka 3/45, Lakshan Sandakan 3/63
Colombo Cricket Club 1st Innings: 28/2 (6.0) Nisala Tharaka 2/10
The game will continue for day two at Colts grounds tomorrow.
Moors v Army
An unbeaten 152 by Shanuka Dulaj propelled Moors to a mammoth 320 at stumps on day one. Seekuge Prasanna was the pick of the bowlers for Army with 3 for 111.
Brief Scores
Moors Sports Club 1st Innings: 320/8 (90.0) Shanuka Dulaj 152*, Ruvindu Gunasekara 45, Pabasara Waduge 40, Sekkuge Prasanna 2/47
The game will continue for day two at Burgher Recreation grounds tomorrow.
SSC v NCC
The derby game between SCC and NCC played at SSC grounds ended for day one with the visitors scoring a commanding 339 for the loss of 8 wickets. Chathuranga De Silva top scored for NCC with 95 falling ever so close to a century.
Brief Scores
Nondescripts Cricket Club 1st Innings: 339/8 (90.0) Chathuranga de Silva 95, Jehan Mubarak 81, Farveez Maharoof 59, Nimesha Gunasinghe 47, Vimukthi Perera 2/20
The game will continue for day two at SSC grounds tomorrow.