Six matches of the Sri Lanka Cricket Premier League Tier A Tournament continued around the island today (12).
Kaushal Silva, Priyamal Perera hit double centuries
Six matches of the SLC Premier League – Tier A Tournament 2018/19 continued around..
Colts vs BRC
Former Josephian and Sri Lanka A cricketer Priyamal Perera went on to record his second consecutive unbeaten double hundred against BRC.
Following from his unbeaten 206* against Badureliya SC a few day back, Perera – known as ‘Bullet’ in the domestic circuit – went on to remain unbeaten exactly on 200* to lift Colts to a commanding 391 all-out.
He was also involved in a staggering last wicket stand of 132 runs with Praveen Jayawickrama as the duo frustrated the BRC bowlers for a lengthy part of day two.
Rumesh Buddika made 62 for BRC in their reply, but they ended the day on 208/7 with Akila Dananjaya – bowling with a slightly remodeled action – capturing 3/50.
Colombo Colts Cricket Club 391 (128.5) Priyamal Perera 200*, Nishan Madushka 46, Hashan Dumindu 42, Tillakaratne Sampath 6/86, Duvindu Tillakaratne 2/129
Burgher Recreation Club 208/7 (54) Rumesh BUddika 62, Hashen Ramanayaka 47, Raminda Wijesoriya 28*, Bhanuka Rajapaksha 21, Akila Dananjaya 3/50
CCC vs Badureliya
CCC were in command at close on day two in their encounter against Badureliya Sports Club.
Photos: Baduruliya CC v CCC | Major League Tier A Tournament 2018/19
Wanindu Hasaranga’s 5 wicket haul restricted Badureliya to 248 all-out, after CCC made a solid 378 batting first. Hasaranga completed a solid all-round effort after he made 82 in their batting effort.
CCC batting a second time around ended the day on 34/0, 164 runs ahead of Badureliya SC.
Colombo Cricket Club 378 (101) Wanindu Hasaranga 82, Madawa Warnapura 59, Lasith Abeyratne 49, Malindu Maduranga 41, Ron Chandraguptha 36, Malinda Pushpakumara 28, Minod Bhanuka 27, Sachith Pathirana 4/154, Buddika Sanjeewa 2/94, Lahiru Samarakoon 2/33 & 34/0 (12) Madawa Warnapura 22*
Badureliya Cricket Club 248 (61.1) Pramud Hettiwatte 59, Nadeera Nawela 45, Subramanian Anand 40, Wanindu Hasaranga 5/78, Malinda Pushpakumara 3/91, Vishwa Fernando 2/41
Negombo vs Saracens
Half centuries from Ashen Bandara and Nipun Karunanayake helped Saracens secure a first innings lead against Negombo Cricket Club.
Saracens ended the day on 228/7 in reply to Negombo CC’s 216 all-out. Upul Indrasiri was the most impressive bowler for the boys from Negombo capturing 4/64.
Negombo Cricket Club 216 (65) Shehan Jayasuriya 62, Lasith Croospulle 56, Angelo Jayasinghe 31*, Ashen Silva 26, Chamikara Edirisinghe 4/51, Hareen Weerasingha 2/29, Saliya Saman 2/30
Saracens Sports Club 228/7 (100) Ashen Bandara 64, Nipun Karunanayake 64*, Milinda Siriwardana 41, Roshen Fernando 2/39, Upul Indrasiri 4/64
NCC vs SLPA
NCC made a strong come back after conceding a first innings lead to Sri Lanka Ports Authority to end the day 217 runs ahead with 7 wickets in hand.
Photos: NCC v SLPA SC – Major League Tier A Tournament 2018/19
Chathuranga de Silva, Mahela Udawatte and Lahiru Udara made half centuries for NCC who are missing some of their key players due to national duty.
Earlier in the day SLPA were bowled out for 230 thanks to Primosh Perera’s 76 and an unbeaten half century from former Nalandian Adeesha Nanayakkara.
Nondescripts Cricket Club 218 (59.1) Malinga Amarasinghe 54, Samitha Ranga 42, Chaturanga de Silva 39, Hasitha Boyagoda 34, Saranga Rajaguru 27, Chaminda Bandara 3/55, Anuk de Alwis 2/11, Imesh Udayanga 2/52, Chanaka Komasaru 2/59, & 229/3 (44)Chaturanga de Silva 84*, Mahela Udawatta 67* Lahiru Udara 64,
Sri Lanka Ports Authority CC 230 (74.5) Primosh Perera 76, Adeesha Nanayakkara 56*, Anuk de Alwis 37, Ramesh Nimantha 26, Sachintha Pieris 3/42, Chaturanga de Silva 4/99
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Moors vs Tamil Union
Mr. Consistent Sachithra Serasinghe’s marathon knock helped Tamil Union go ahead of Moors SC’s first innings total of 326 all-out.
Serasinghe went on to make 160 while Tharanga Paranavithana chipped in with a half century as Tamil Union ended day two on 336/6.
Photos: Moors SC v Tamil Union C & AC – Major League Tier A Tournament 2018/19
Ramesh Mendis who made 76 for Moors was the only bowler to impress as he captured two wickets after a lengthy spell of off spin.
Moors Sports Club 326 (95.3) Ramesh Mendis 76, Chamara Silva 43, Charitha Kumarasinghe 36, Nimanda Madushanka 35, Ayana Siriwadhana 31, Pabasara Waduge 24, Irosh Samarasooriya 24, Jeevan Mendis 5/121, Damitha Silva 3/59
Tamil Union Cricket And Athletic Club 336/6 (86) Sachithra Serasinghe 160, Tharnaga Paranavithana 57, Damitha Slva 37*, Sithara Gimhan 30, Ramesh Mendis 2/113
Army vs Ragama CC
Supeshala Jayathilaka set himself up for a third consecutive century in the season, but Ragama CC were in a spot of bother at 173/5 at close on day two in reply to Army’s 284 all-out.
Amila Aponso captured 4 wickets earlier in the day, while Sanjika Ridma and Dushan Vimukthi made half centuries for Army SC.
Army Cricket Club 284 (109.2) Sanjika Ridma 62, Dushan Vimukthi 62, Lakshitha Madushan 42, Lakshan Edirisinghe 38, Amila Aponso 4/75, Nishan Pieris 3/72,Ishan Jayarathne 2/65,
Ragama Cricket Club 173/5 (64.3) Supeshara Jayathilaka 57*, Dineth Thimodya 44, Saminda Fernando 43, Sameera de Zoysa 26*, Lakshan Madushanka 3/62, Janith Silva 2/35
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