Opening batsman Sadeera Samarawickrama slammed his second consecutive century while off-spinner Rajeewa Weerasinghe grabbed a five-fer as LB Finance crushed Kanrich Finance by 189 runs in their 26th Singer-MCA Premier League fixture played at De Zoysa Stadium in Moratuwa on Sunday.
Sadeera, Angelo and Milantha score big; LB, JKH and Silueta register wins
Here’s round up of the 26th Singer Mercantile Premier…
After a stunning 125 in the first game against Sampath Bank, Sadeera was once again in top form as he slammed 118 to guide LB Finance total to 342 for 9 from their allotted 50 overs. Former Sri Lanka U19 captain Charith Asalanka, playing his maiden season for LB Finance made a vital contribution of 83 as well.
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For Kanrich Finance, fast bowler Udith Madushan took 3 scalps. In reply, they were bundled out for just 153 inside 39 overs. Left-arm seamer Isuru Udana managed to get 3 wickets but the main star for LB Finance was 31-year old right-arm off-spinner Rajeewa Weerasinghe who ripped through the Kanrich Finance batting unit, taking 5 scalps for 37 runs.
LB Finance – 342/9 (50) Sadeera Samarawickrama 118, Charith Asalanka 83, Muthumudalige Pushpakumara 2/53, Roshan Laksiri 2/60, Udith Madushan 3/61.
Kanrich Finance – 153 (38.4) Alankara Asanka 45, Kavindu Kulasekara 45, Sahan Wijerathna 32, Isuru Udana 3/27, Rajeewa Weerasinghe 5/37.
MAS Silueta vs Sampath Bank
Sampath Bank suffered their second loss in the ongoing 26th Singer-MCA Premier League when they were comprehensively beaten by 4 wickets by MAS Silueta at Colts Grounds.
After being sent into bat first, Sampath Bank managed to get only 203 runs, thanks to a fine 74 by right-handed wicket-keeper batsman Sameen Kandenarachchi.
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Chasing 204 runs to win, opening batsman Shehan Fernando got MAS Silueta to a fine start with a blistering 50 while the chase was completed by hard-hitting Nimanda Subasinghe, who made an unbeaten 57.
Sampath Bank – 203 (47.1) Sameen Kandanarachchi 74, Charitha Buddika 36, Buddika Sanjeewa 3/39, Danosh Ranodith de Silva 2/39, Sangeeth Cooray 2/41.
MAS Silueta – 206/6 (39) Irosh Samarasuriya 27, Shehan Fernando 51, Nimanda Subasinghe 57*, Jeewan Mendis 2/43, Sachithra Perera 2/70.
Hayleys vs Teejay Lanka
Discarded Sri Lanka batsman Lahiru Thirimanne’s fine century guided Hayleys to comfortable 71-run win over Teejay Lanka in their 26th Singer-MCA Premier League clash at Surrey Village grounds in Maggona.
Thirimanne made 109 and remained unbeaten as Hayleys posted 316 for the loss of 4 wickets after electing to bat first. Andy Solomons and Ron Chandragupta made a couple of 60s as well.
Teejay Lanka could not find any momentum or rhythm in their chase despite half-centuries by Ruvindu Gunasekara and Sachith Pathirana. Left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya took 4 wickets despite leaking 78 runs.
Hayleys – 316/4 (50) Lahiru Thirimanne 109*, Andy Solomons 69, Ron Chandraguptha 65, Avishka Fernando 30, Lakshan Sandakan 1/57, Kasun Madusanka 1/64.
Teejay Lanka – 245 (42.4) Ruvindu Gunasekara 71, Sachith Pathirana 52, Minod Banuka 34, Kithuruwan Vithanage 21, Lasith Embuldeniya 4/78, Prabath Jayasuriya 2/29, Binura Fernando 1/15.
Commercial Credit vs John Keells Holdings
Commercial Credit inspired by Chamara Kapugedara and Chathuranga De Silva recorded a stunning 6-wicket win over John Keells Holdings in their 26th Singer-MCA Premier League match worked out at P. Sara Oval Grounds.
Sri Lanka Test opening batsman Dimuth Karunarathne slammed 84 while skipper Bhanuka Rajapaksha made 60 as John Keells posted a commanding 271 from their allotted 50 overs.
Commercial Credit in reply reached the target in the 45th over. Kapugedara and De Silva made 91* and 92 respectively to steer the chase.
John Keells Holdings – 271/9 (50) Lahiru Milantha 38, Bhanuka Rajapaksha 60, Dimuth Karunarathna 84, Roshen Silva 25, Jeffrey Vandersay 21*, Malinda Pushpakumara 2/45, Lahiru Gamage 2/53
Commercial Credit – 272/4 (44.3) Chathuranga De Silva 92, Chamara Kapugedara 91*, Sandun Weerakkody 30, Ashan Priyanjan 29, Ishan Jayarathna 2/48.
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