Here’s a brief look into the 2nd days play of the SLC Tier A Premier League matches which took place today.
Super 8
Army SC vs Chilaw Marians SC
The soldiers were just 132 runs short of a dramatic victory against Chilaw Marians at the P Sara Stadium. In their second innings they were given a target of 156 runs and at stumps they were in a spot of bother with 24 for 2 in 10 overs.
Early on in the day, Army resumed play with 65 for 4 on board. They were bowled out for 183 thanks to a brilliant spell of bowling by Sachithra Serasinghe. Sachithra took 4 for 29 and he found good support from Malinda Pushpakumara who bagged 3 for 46.
In reply, Chilaw could only make 148 in their second innings as Nalin Priyadarshana took a five-for for the soldiers to go with his 4 wickets in the first innings. Shehan Jayasuriya top scored with 38 for Chilaw.
On day one, Chilaw was bowled out for 190 with Danusika Bandara taking 5 wickets for Army.
Chilaw Marians 1st innings: 190 all out in 61.2 overs – Ashen Silva 52, Mahela Udwatte 52, Danusika Bandara 5/36, Nalin Priyadarshana 4/61
Army SC 1st innings: 183 all out in 74.2 overs – Dilshan De Soyza 47, Himasha Liyanage 32, Sachithra Serasinghe 4/29, Malinda Pushpakumara 3/46
Chilaw Marians 2nd innings: 148 all out in 36.4 overs – Shehan Jayasuriya 38, Nalin Priyadarshana 5/68, Dushan Vimukthi 4/37
Army SC 2nd innings: 24 for 2 in 10 overs
NCC vs Ragama
NCC had a second innings lead of 347 runs at stumps on day 2 in their match against Ragama at CCC Grounds. NCC was 209 for 9 at stumps in their second innings after cleaning up Ragama for just 127 runs in their first innings. Ragama resumed play with 43 for 6 on board. A fighting half century by Sameera De Soyza and a good cameo by Chathura Pieris helped them reach 127 runs. Chathuranga De Silva bagged 4 for 21 after Farveez Maharoof made the initial breakthrough with the new ball.
With a deficit of 138 runs in favor of them, NCC came to bat for their second innings. Couple of batsmen got starts but once again it was Chathuranga De Silva who stood out with 78 runs for NCC. Jehan Mubarak also chipped in with a valuable 49. With the ball for Ragama, Thilaksha Sumanasiri bagged 3 for 28.
Early on, NCC made 265 all out for their first innings.
NCC 1st innings: 265 all out in 62 overs – Chathuranga De Silva 83, Angelo Perera 53, Chathura Pieris 4/60
Ragama CC 1st innings: 127 all out in 47.3 overs – Sameera De Soyza 57, Chathura Pieris 25, Chathuranga De Silva 4/21, Farveez Maharoof 3/28
NCC 2nd innings: 209 for 9 in 53 overs – Chathuranga De Silva 78, Jehan Mubarak 49, Thilaksha Sumanasiri 3/28
SSC vs Colts
SSC was in a commanding position at stumps as they posted a 2nd innings lead of 317 runs against Colts at Katunayake. SSC resumed play at 275 for 7 but they lost their last three wickets for just 18 as they were cleaned up for 293 runs.
In Reply Colts were bundled out for just 100 runs thanks to a splendid bowling performance by the SSC bowlers. Sachithra Senanayake was the pick of them with 4 for 31 but he got good support from Vimukthi Perera and Kasun Madushanka who bagged 3 wickets each. Sadeera Samarawickrama was the top scorer for Colts with 22 runs
At stumps on day 2, SSC was 124 for 7. A big collapse in the top order but they are well ahead in the game thanks to the lead they earned in the first innings.
SSC 1st innings: 293 all out in 85 overs – Dimuth Karunarathne 125, Dasun Shanaka 59, Dilruwan Perera 4/75, Ishan Jayarathne 3/64
Colts 1st innings: 100 all out in 31 overs – Sadeera Samarawickrama 22, Sachithra Senanayake 4/31, Vimukthi Perera 3/20, Kasun Madushanka 3/49
SSC 2nd innings: 124 for 7 in 35.3 overs – Kavindu Kulasekara 33*, Nisala Tharaka 3/24
CCC vs Tamil Union
Big centuries from Ron Chandraguptha and Lahiru Madushanka helped CCC reach 406 for 8 at stumps on day 2. Chandraguptha opened the batting for CCC and scored 157 runs at the top. His knock came off 239 balls with 20 boundaries and 1 maximum. He and Madushanka added 240 runs for the 6th wicket. Madushanka was unbeaten on 151 at stumps.
Early on, Tamil Union made 377 for their first innings.
Tamil Union: 377 all out in 87.3 overs – Kithruwan Vithanage 130, Chamika Karunarathne 50, Manoj Sarathchandra 63, Jeewan Mendis 40, Lahiru Madushanka 4/77, Lahiru Gamage 3/83
CCC: 406 for 8 in 86 overs – Ron Chandraguptha 157, Lahiru Madushanka 151*, Chamikara Karunarathne 4/98
Plate
Badureliya vs Moors
Badureliya ended second day with a healthy lead of 177 runs in their second innings against Moors at BRC Grounds. Moors started the second day with the bat as they bowled out Badureliya on the first day. They were sitting on a comfortable position at 184 for 5 but some brilliant bowling by Dilesh Gunrathne who created havoc in the Moors first innings as they lost their last 5 wickets for just 30 runs, cleaning them up for just 214 runs. Dilesh was the pick of the bowlers with 4 for 54 while Alankara Asanka took 4 wickets with the new ball. For Moors, Pabasara Waduge top scored with 71 while Primosh Perera scored a valuable 46 up the order. At stumps, Badureliya were 91 for 4 in their second innings.
Early on, Badureliya posted 300 all out for their first innings with Sahan Wijerathne scoring a wonderful century.
Badureliya SC 1st innings: 300 all out in 88.1 overs – Sahan Wijerathne 102, Saliya Saman 38, Nilanka Sandakan 5/52
Moors SC 1st innings: 214 all out in 68.5 overs – Pabasara Waduge 71, Primosh Perera 46, Dilesh Gunarathne 4/54, Alankara Asanka 4/70
Badureliya SC 2nd innings: 91 for 4 in 19 overs – Pramod Maduwantha 3/23
Bloomfield vs BRC
BRC was still trailing by 81 runs at stumps in their first innings against Bloomfield at Panagoda. Bloomfield resumed play with 290 on board and they could only add 27 runs to their overnight score. BRC came on to bat in the first session and they looked to be in control right through out. Bhanuka Rajapaksha top scored with 52 while opener Lasith Lakshan scored a brisk 44. Malith De Silva bagged 4 for 64 with the ball for Bloomfield.
Early on, Bloomfield posted 317 all out for their first innings with half centuries from Nipun Karunanayake and Nisal Francisco. Dinuka Hettiarachchi bagged 6 wickets for BRC.
Bloomfield SC: 317 all out in 99.2 overs – Nipun Karunanayake 98, Nisal Francisco 79, Dinuka Hettiarachchi 6/103
BRC: 236 for 6 in 76 overs – Bhanuka Rajapaksha 52, Lasith Lakshan 44, Malith De Silva 4/64
Galle vs Saracens
Galle SC was 15 for no loss in their second innings at stumps on day 2 in their match against Saracens at Bloomfield Grounds. Bloomfield resumed with 0 on board after facing only one over yesterday. Milinda Siriwardane played a valiant knock of 115 runs which guided Saracens to 315 all out for their first innings. Milinda’s knock came off 145 balls with 9 boundaries and 2 maximums. Umesh Karunarathne played a quick cameo of 57 down the order but apart from those two batsmen the rest failed to score many runs. With the ball for Galle CC, Sanjeewa Weerakoon bagged 4 for 121 and Roshan Jayatissa took 3 for 88.
Early on, Galle made 301 for their first innings.
Galle CC 1st innings: 301 all out in 86.3 overs – Damitha Hunukumbura 97, Nilushan Nonis 65, Minhaj Jaleel 40, Kasun Rajitha 5/57, Charith Randonu 3/85
Saracens SC 1st innings: 315 all out in 82.4 overs – Milinda Siriwardane 115, Umesh Karunarathne 57, Sanjeewa Weerakoon 4/121, Roshan Jayatissa 3/88
Galle CC 2nd innings: 15 for no loss in 6 overs
