The first week’s matches of National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2025 continued for Day 2 at Hambantota and Galle.
Team Galle posted a mammoth first innings total against Team Kandy in the first match of the tournament played today at Mahinda Rajapaksha International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota.
The opening batter Nipun Dhananjaya, the off-spinning all-rounder Ramesh Mendis struck brilliant centuries while Dilum Sudeera, Sadeera Samarawickrama and Oshada Fernando chipped with half-centuries to take Galle to 602 runs for their first innings.
Team Kandy were 52/1 at the close of play on Day 2 with the opening batter Lahiru Udara remained unbeaten with 36 runs.
Team Colombo managed to strengthen their grip against Team Jaffna in the second match of National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2025 which continued for Day 2 at Galle International Cricket Stadium.
After being 374/7 at the close of pay on Day 1, Team Colombo managed to add only 12 runs for the remaining 3 wickets. The wrist-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay stood out with the ball for Team Jaffna, scalping 6 wickets for 86 runs.
In reply, Team Jaffna posted 227 runs for 7 wickets with Anjala Bandara (84*) and Janith Liyanage (51) top scoring with vital half-centuries. The off-spinner Nishan Peiris was the pick of the bowlers for Team Colombo as he grabbed 3 wickets for 55 runs.
Brief Scores
Galle – 602/9d (168) Nipun Dhananjaya 137, Ramesh Mendis 122, Dilum Sudeera 80*, Sadeera Samarawickrama 78, Oshada Fernando 57, Dunith Wellalage 38, Dinesh Chandimal 31, Dilshan Madushanka 21*, Chamindu Wickramasinghe 3/90, Nuwanidu Fernando 2/59, Ravindu Fernando 2/121
Kandy – 52/1 (8) Lahiru Udara 36*
Day 2 – Stumps
Colombo – 386 (95) Avishka Fernando 144, Kavin Bandara 77, Charith Asalanka 51, Navod Paranavithana 39, Dushan Hemantha 31, Dhananjaya Lakshan 23, Jeffrey Vandersay 6/86, Murvin Abinash 2/93
Jaffna – 227/7 (83) Anjala Bandara 84*, Janith Liyanage 51, Chamika Karunaratne 29, Nishan Peiris 3/55
Day 2 – Stumps
