The third week’s matches of the National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2025 commenced today (27th March) at Dambulla and Colombo (RPS).
The wicket-keeper batter Kusal Mendis struck his 19th first-class century representing Team Colombo in their third game of the tournament against Team Dambulla.
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Having won the toss, Team Colombo opted to bat first and posted 300 runs for 9 wickets at the close of play at Dambulla International Cricket Stadium.
Mendis top scored with a knock of 119 runs off 123 balls with 12 fours and 2 sixes while the off-spinner Akila Dananjaya became the pick of the bowlers for Team Dambulla with figures of 3/91.
In the other encounter played between Team Jaffna and Team Kandy, the former was bundled out for 201 runs as the seamer Chamindu Wickramasinghe ripped through their batting unit, snaring 5 wickets for 54 runs.
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However, the opening batter Ravindu Rasantha managed to put up a lone fight for Team Jaffna, scoring vital 97 runs. In reply, Team Kandy made 67 runs for 1 wicket at stumps on Day 1.
Brief Scores
Colombo – 300/9 (76) Kusal Mendis 119, Charith Asalanka 43, Lahiru Madushanka 43, Asitha Wanninayake 38, Akila Dananjaya 3/91, Mohamed Shiraz 2/48, Dulaj Samuditha 2/70
Dambulla –
Stumps – Day 1
Jaffna – 201 (68.1) Ravindu Rasantha 97, Anjala Bandara 28, Tharindu Rathnayake 21, Chamindu Wickramasinghe 5/54, Sahan Arachchige 2/20
Kandy – 67/1 (17) Janishka Perera 28*, Kamil Mishara 22*
Stumps – Day 1
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