The second week of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Premier League Tier ‘A’ Tournament got underway today with six matches that began around the Island.
Moors vs CCC
Primosh Perera’s unbeaten century was the highlight as Moors SC took control of their match against CCC at the CCC grounds in Colombo.
Perera hit a brilliant century against Saracens SC last week and looked in great touch as he stroked 9 fours and a six during his effort. Irosh Samarasuriya also chipped in with 41 for the visitors as they reached 213/2 at stumps.
Moors Sports Club 213/2 (69) Primosh Perera 104*, Irosh Samarasooriya 41, Pabasara Waduge 32, Sahan Wijeratne 20*
Colombo Cricket Club
Tamil Union vs NCC
Tamil Union were shot out for 117 after NCC won the toss on their home turf and decided to send their opponents in.
It was a collective bowling effort for NCC as Tharindu Kaushal, Chamika Karunaratne, Lahiru Kumara and Lasith Ambuldeniya picked up two wickets apiece.
NCC stamped their authority on the match as they reached 125/2 at stumps, securing a first innings lead.
Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club 117 (38.3) Manoj Sarathchandra 33, Tharindu Kaushal 2/19, Chamika Karunaratne 2/19, Lahiru Kumara 2/21, Lasith Ambuldeniya 2/25
Nondescripts Cricket Club 125/2 (35) Lahiru Udara 45, Sandun Weerakkody 34, Malinga Amarasinghe 24*
SSC vs Saracens SC
SSC dominated the opening day’s play against Saracens SC, as they amassed 380/4 when stumps were drawn.
The young and promising Shammu Ashan stroked a classy century while the more experienced Milinda Siriwardana made an unbeaten century for SSC. Sri Lanka’s Test opener Dimuth Karunaratne also chipped in with 83.
Sinhalese Sports Club 380/4 (81) Shammu Ashan 107, Milinda Siriwardana 103*, Dimuth Karunaratne 83, Kaushal Silva 42
Saracens Sports Club
Ragama CC vs Colts CC
Only 26 overs were possible in the match between Ragama CC and Colts CC as a wet outfield at the Colts grounds delayed the start of play by more than three hours.
Ragama CC reached 90/2 at stumps with right handed batsman Saminda Fernando stroking a solid half century.
Ragama Cricket Club 90/2 (26) Saminda Fernando 55*
Colombo Colts Cricket Club
Chilaw Marians vs BRC
Chilaw Marians batted out the day as they made a commendable 293 all out on the opening day of their match against BRC. Sachithra Serasinghe top scored with 63 for Chilaw Marians while discarded Sri Lanka off spinner Suraj Randiv captured a 6-wicket haul.
Chilaw Marians Cricket Club 293 (87.2) Sachithra Serasinghe 63, Oshada Fernando 47, Malinda Pushpakumara 34, Kasun Vidura 30, Rohit Damodaran 23, Suraj Randiv 6/90, Chamikara Edirisinghe 2/72
Burgher Recreation Club
Army vs SLPACC
Army SC batted out the day as they took a sedate approach to reach 197/7 in 84 overs when the umpires decided to call off play due to bad light.
Leo Francisco was unbeaten on 40* for Army SC as they missed some of their key players who are representing Sri Lanka at the Last Man Stands tournament in South Africa. Chanaka Komasaru bowled best for SLPA, picking up 2/15.
Army Cricket Club 197/7 (84) Leo Fransisco 40*, Kumara de Silva 40, Navod Ilukwatta 27, Dushan Vimukthi 27, Chanaka Komasaru 2/15
Sri Lanka Ports Authority CC
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