Navy SC amass 467 for 9
Navy SC batsmen went on a leather hunt against Police SC in the morning session of play on day two in the Emerging Trophy cricket encounter at Welisara. Two valuable partnerships helped them to amass 467 for 9 declared after having resumed on their overnight score of 293 for 5.
Overnight pair Ashan Ranasinghe who made a top score of 96 and W. Sandamal (70) put on a valuable 127 runs stand for the sixth wicket which was followed by a 157 runs stand for the eighth wicket between Madura Madusanka and Dinushka Malan. They made knocks of 80 and 71 respectively.
Police SC in reply put in a poor batting performance as they were able to muster 161 with Yohan Soysa and Dilanka Auwardt doing the damage. Police SC made to follow on were 23 for 1.
Kalutara TC having already taken a slender first inning lead on the opening day against Panadura SC made steady progress on the second day at the Panadura Esplanade.
Kalutara TC resuming their second innings on six for no loss helped by half tons from Sisira Kumara (53) and Maduranga Soysa (51) made 270. Panadura SC left with a target of 293 runs ended day two on 123 for 2.
BRC after being in strong position of 200 for 5 lost wickets at regular intervals and collapsed to 255 in reply to Sebastianites CC’s 251 to gain a first inning lead at De Zoysa Stadium.
Galle CC have already taken a first inning lead over Lankan CC when play stopped for lunch on day two at Galle. Galle CC having bowled Lankan CC for a lowly 122. Resuming on their overnight score of 14 for 1, they went on to make 273 with Kasun de Silva making a top score of 77.
| Scores At Welisara |