Moratu MV make bold reply
Moratu MV steered by deputy skipper Dushan Sulakshana made a bold reply of 154 for 4 from their overnight score of 65 for 1 when play stopped for lunch on day two against traditional rivals Sri Sumangala Panadura in their 63rd Battle of the Golds encounter played at De Zoysa Stadium in Moratuwa.
The opening day saw Sri Sumangala taking first lease of the wicket being restricted to a score of 179 with Chanuka Madushan with figures of 4 for 28 coming out as the top bowler for Moratu MV.
Sri Sumangala Panadura 179 (Nadeera Rukshan 41, Vishwa Yasas 31, Harith Lakshan 23: Chanuka Madushan 4 for 28, Nipun Randika 2 for 24, Harsha Devinda 2 for 31)
Moratu MV (65/1 overnight) 154 for 4 (Dushan Sulakshana 64, Shanuka Madushan 48 n.o.: Kaumal Nanayakkara 2 for 40)
48th Battle of the Blues
Dharmasoka MV struggling
Dharmasoka MV Ambalangoda was struggling on 72 for 5 when play stopped for lunch on the opening day against traditional rivals Sri Devananda MV Ambalangoda in their 48th Battle of the Blues match played at the Ambalangoda Public ground.
Dharmasoka MV Ambalangoda 72 for 5 (Kaveesh Dilranga 30: Charith Rukshan 3 for 15) vs Sri Devananda MV Ambalangoda