Engineers emerged victorious in the cup segment and the Architects emerged victorious in the plate segment of the Professionals Cricket League 2024 finals day, which happened today(6th October) at the Thurstan cricket grounds.
The Engineers secured a dominant victory in the Cup Final, defeating the Marketers by a comprehensive 91-run margin. Batting first, the Engineers posted an impressive 212/9 in their 20 overs, with Thilanka Wijearthne leading the way for the Engineers with a blistering 84. Osura Mahadulwewa added a crucial 35 and Rumesh Madushanka also contributed with a brisk 33. In response, the Marketers struggled to find momentum, getting bowled out for 121 in 17.2 overs.
Gayan Rupasinghe and Damith Weerasinghe were the batters who went past the 20-mark run for the Marketers. Dinuja Illangarathna’s 3/19 and Chandula Welivita’s 2/16 helped the Engineers record this thumping win.
In the Plate Final, the Architects overcame the Town Planners with a convincing 58-run win. Akbar Deen’s stellar knock of 63 and Kanishka Padmapani’s steady 34 guided the Architects to 138 for the loss of 6 wickets in their 20 overs.
The Town Planners faltered in their chase, getting bundled out for just 80 runs, as Nadun Saputhanthri (3/11) and Manoj Champika (3/19) dismantled their batting lineup.
Brief Scores:
Cup Final
Engineers 212/9 (20) Thilanka Wijearthne 84, Osura Mahadulwewa 35, Rumesh Madushanka 33, Pujitha Uduwana 2/19, Harishantha Rajendran 2/39
Marketers 121 (17.2) Gayan Rupasinghe 22, Damith Weerasinghe 20, Dinuja Illangarathna 3/19, Chandula Welivita 2/16
Result – Engineers won by 91 runs
Plate Final
Architects 138/6 (20) Akbar Deen 63, Kanishka Padmapani 34, Ishan Eriyagolla 3/20, Savinda Senarathna 2/29
Town Planners 80 (17.5) Nadun Saputhanthri 3/11, Manoj Champika 3/19
Result – Architects won by 58 runs
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