Semi Finals of the Sri Lanka Cricket Major Emerging League Tournament 2018 commenced today at Colombo. Left handed stroke maker Sandun Weerakkody’s magnificent century with the bat and Off spinner Rajeewa Weerasinghe’s 5-wicket haul with the ball were the highlights of first day’s play.
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Tamil Union Cricket Club vs Colts Cricket Club
The semi final match between Tamil Union Cricket Club and Colts Cricket Club commenced today at CCC Ground. After been put into bat first, Tamil Union batsmen put on 253 runs for 7 wickets at close of play in day one. Left handed duo Binura Fernando (66) and Kamindu Mendis (51) stroked half-tons for Tamil Union. Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
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Brief scores
Tamil Union Cricket Club – 253/7 (80) Binura Fernando 66, Kamindu Mendis 51, Yohan Mendis 47*, Tharanga Paranavithana 34, Ramith Rambukwella 28, Nalin Priyadarshana 2/119
Photos: Colts Vs Tamil Union | Premier Emerging League 2018/19 – Semi Finals
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Sinhalese Sports Club vs Galle Cricket Club
The semi final match between SSC and Galle Cricket Club commenced today at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. After winning the toss, SSC skipper opted to bat first and managed to post 246 runs on the board for their first innings. Wicket keeper batsman Sandun Weerakkody showed his class with the bat scoring a splendid century for SSC.
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Off spinner Rajeewa Weerasinghe who picked up 4 wickets in the quarter final match, showed his tricks with the ball once again grabbing 5 wickets for 63 runs. In addition, left arm spinner Gayan Sirisoma picked up 3 scalps for 46 runs for the lads from Galle.
Photos: Galle CC Vs SSC | Premier Emerging League 2018/19 – Semi Finals
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In reply, Galle Cricket Club was 106 runs for 3 wickets when umpires called stumps on day one. Kevin Koththigoda (47*) and Harsha Vithana (22*) remained unbeaten at the wicket. Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
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Brief scores
Sinhalese Sports Club – 246 (54) Sandun Weerakkody 104, Akash Senarathne 50, Tharindu Rathnayake 28, Himesh Liyanage 25, Rajeewa Weerasinghe 5/63, Gayan Sirisoma 3/46
Galle Cricket Club – 106/3 (36) Kevin Koththigoda 47*, Harsha Vithana 22*, Bawantha Udangamuwa 21
