Five matches in the 25th Singer-MCA Premier League tournament were conducted today in Colombo and its suburbs.
LB Finance vs Dimo
LB Finance edged out Dimo by 10 runs in a high-scoring thriller at De Soysa Stadium in Moratuwa.
After opting to bat first, LB Finance amassed 280 all out with national player Angelo Perera top scoring with 73 runs while middle order batsman Priyamal Perera stroked 66. Fast-bowler Thikshila De Silva bagged 4 wickets for Dimo.
Photos: LB Finance | Cricket Team Preview 2017/18
Photos of the LB Finance Cricket Team Preview 2017/18
In their reply, Dimo fell short in the penultimate over after young Sammu Ashan guided their chase with a fine 87. Fast-bowler Shiran Fernando was the pick of the bowlers taking 4 scalps.
LB Finance – 280 all out in 49.5 overs: Angelo Perera 73, Priyamal Perera 66, Yashan Samarasinghe 21, Nisala Tharaka 2/50, Thikshila de Silva 4/43, Ramesh Mendis 3/68.
Dimo – 270 all out in 48.1 overs: Lasith Abeyratne 39, Sammu Ashan 87, Pulina Tharanga 21, Thikshila de Silva 27, Isuru Udana 2/41, Shiran Fernando 4/52.
HNB vs Tee Jay Lanka
Hatton National Bank recorded a cracking 30-run victory over Tee Jay Lanka in their game at P. Sara Oval Grounds.
Left arm fast-bowler Vimukthi Perera took 4 wickets to restrict Tee Jay Lanka for 173 in the 40th over. Kithruwan Vithanage slammed a fine 70 for the losing team. Earlier after being sent into bat, HNB managed only 203 runs with all-rounder Kosala Kulasekara slamming a fine 68.
HNB – 203 all out in 43.4 overs: Kosala Kulasekara 68, Sameera Soysa 43, Sachithra Senanayake 2/23, Chalana De Silva 2/35
Tee Jay Lanka – 173 all out in 39.5 overs: Kithruwan Vithanage 70, Chalana De Silva 49, Vishad Randika 21, Vimukthi Perera 4/34, Kosala Kulasekara 2/12, Naveen Gunawadena 2/43
Hayleys vs John Keells Holdings
John Keells Holdings cruised to a comprehensive 6-wicket win over Hayleys in their match conducted at FTZ grounds in Katunayake.
Photos: John Keells Holdings | Cricket Team Preview 2017/18
Photos of the John Keells Holdings Cricket Team Preview 2017/18
Right-handed senior batsman Sachithra Serasinghe made a fighting half-century but Hayleys were bowled out for 183 runs with fast bowler Vikum Sanjaya and left-arm spinner Chamikara Edirisinghe grabbing 3 wickets apiece. In reply, JKH reached the target in the 32nd over thanks to an unbeaten 68 by former Peterite Akshu Fernando.
Hayleys – 183 all out in 48.3 overs: Sachithra Serasinghe 53, Chanaka Ruwansiri 38, Prasansana Jayamanna 40*, Vikum Sanjaya 3/22, Chamikara Edirisinghe 3/28, Maduka Liyanapathiranage 2/27.
JKH – 178/4 in 31.5 overs: Akshu Fernando 68*, Lahiru Milantha 41, Bhanuka Rajapaksha 36.
MAS Unichela vs Sampath Bank
Mahela Udawatte slammed a fine ton as MAS Unichela annihilated Sampath Bank by 136 runs in their game at Colts grounds.
Former Sri Lankan opening batsman slammed 101 while captain TM Dilshan made 51 as Unichela posted 267 for 9 from their 50 overs. In reply, Sampath Bank was bowled out for 131 with Tharindu Kaushal scoring a fighting 48. Fast-bowler Shehan Madushanka took 3 wickets in the process for the winners.
MAS Unichela – 267/9 in 50 overs: Mahela Udawaththa 101, TM Dilshan 51, Kasun Rajitha 4/34, Tharindu Kaushal 2/50.
Sampath Bank – 131 all out in 32.5 overs: Tharindu Kaushal 48, Romesh Buddhika 33, Shehan Madushanka 3/23, Chathuranga De Silva 2/15, Duvindu Tillakaratne 2/15
Commercial Credit vs Kanrich Finance
Commercial Credit trounced Kanrich Finance comprehensively by 5 wickets at MCA grounds.
Photos: Commercial Credit | Cricket Team Preview 2017/18
Photos of the Commercial Credit Cricket Team Preview 2017/18
After opting to bowl first, Commercial Credit seamers, Lahiru Madushanka and Asitha Fernando ripped through the Kanrich batting lineup as they were bundled out for 153 runs. Kavindu Kulasekara made a 92-ball 54 with 2 fours and a six. In reply, Commercial Credit scored at 6.95 runs per over to reach their target with 5 wickets down. Captain Upul Tharanga made a quick-fire 17-ball 38 while young Wanindu Hasaranga blasted 63 off 48 balls.
Kanrich Finance – 153 all out in 40.2 overs: Kavindu Kulasekara 54, Alankara Asanka 24, Lahiru Madusanka 3/13, Wanindu Hasaranga 2/26, Asitha Fernando 2/27
Commercial Credit – 154/5 in 22.1 overs: Wanindu Hasaranga 63*, Upul Tharanga 38, Imesh Udayanga 29, Pramod Madushan 3/30.
Mercantile ‘B’ Cricket – Denuwan and Koshan hit centuries
Power Tech Cement, MAS Silueta and Commercial Credit ‘B’ won the second set of group matches…
