SLC Women’s division one limited overs tournament 2015/16 commenced on 23rd July in Colombo.
This is the top-tier Women’s domestic tournament in Sri Lanka with 6 teams competing for the trophy. Incidentally, all the contracted players including new faces will take part in this competition. Air Force SC, Navy SC and Colts CC recorded wins on the opening match day against Palink SC, Army SC and Matara SC respectively.
Air Force SC vs Palink SC
Chamari Polgampola and Sanduni Abeywickrama smashed two unbeaten centuries to help Air Force SC annihilate Palink SC by 301 runs at Rifle Green.
Batting first, Air Force amassed 393 for the loss of only 3 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Palink SC was then bowled out for a paltry 92 runs inside 37 overs. Chamari Polgampola ended up her successful day bagging two wickets apart of Inoshi Fernando’s 3-wicket haul.
Air Force SC – 393/3 in 50 overs: Chamari Polgampola 104*, Saduni Abeywickrama 102*, Chamari Atapattu 77, Yashoda Mendis 46.
Palink SC – 92 all out in 36.2 overs: Inoshi Fernando 3/06, Chamari Polgampola 2/9, Chamila Pieris 2/15.
Navy SC vs Army SC
Defending champions, Navy SC started off their campaign beating Army SC by 57 runs at Navy grounds in Welisara.
Lasanthi Madushani and experienced Shashikala Siriwardana stroked 86 and 68 respectively to help the sailor girls to a respective 219 for 7 in 50 overs. Left-arm spinner, Sherina Ravichandrakumar scalped 3 wickets for Army SC. The visitors in their chase was inspired by young Nipuni Hansika’s classic 88 but it was not enough as they were bowled out for 162 in the 49th over. Eshani Lokusuriya and Shashikala Siriwardana grabbed 2 wickets apiece.
Navy SC – 219/7 in 50 overs: Lasanthi Madushani 86, Shashikala Siriwardena 68, Sherina Ravichandrakumar 3/45, Sugandika Kumari 2/49.
Army SC – 162 all out in 48.5 overs: Nipuni Hansika 88, Eshani Lokusooriya 2/7, Suwini De Alwis 3/20, Shashikala Siriwardena 2/33.
Colts CC vs Matara SC
Colts CC defended a low score of 152 to a claim a 41-run victory over Matara SC at Colts grounds.
The home team batting first was restricted to only 152 by spinner, Apsara Dasuni’s 3-wicket haul. Malsha Shehani played a fighting knock of 48 but her team was bowled by 111 due to a combined bowling performance by the Colts women.
Colts CC – 152 all out in 41 overs: Amasha Anjali 18, Tharika Sewwandi 15, Apsara Dasuni 3/26
Matara SC – 111 all out in 41.1 overs: Malsha Shehani 48, Iresha Shyamali 2/12, Janakanthi Mala 2/14, Tharani Rajapakshe 2/31, Sandani Thivanka 2/31.
Remaining Tournament Fixtures
27th July – Matara SC vs Navy SC at Uyanwatta.
Air Force SC vs Colts CC at Rifle Green.
Army SC vs Palink SC at Panagoda.
30th July – Navy SC vs Air Force SC at Welisara.
Palink SC vs Colts CC at Maggona.
01st August – Army SC vs Matara SC at Panagoda.
03rd August – Colts CC vs Navy SC at Colts.
Air Force SC vs Army SC at Rifle Green.
04th August – Palink SC vs Matara SCat Maggona.
06th August – Colts CC vs Army SC at Colts.
Navy SC vs Palink SC at Welisara.
Matara SC vs Air Force SC at Rifle Green.
12th August – Final
