Sampath Bank clinch MCA Masters’ 6s in banker’s final
Sampath Bank led by Suwanji Madanayake, strengthen by their new recruits, Rangana Herath (42), Charitha Buddhika (40), Suboda Jayawardena (40) and Chamara Zoysa (42) clinched the 2nd Maliban – MCA Masters ‘Sixes’ 2020 title,as they comfortably beat HNB ‘B’, in the final at the MCA Grounds last weekend.
The tournament participated by 12 teams in four groups was sponsored by Maliban Biscuits Manufactories (Pvt) Ltd for the 2nd successive year.
Sampath Bank (Average age of team 43.4) entered the Final from DS Senanayake College Grounds, beating, Sri Lanka Telecom, HNB ‘A’ and Allianz Insurance (semi finals).
HNB ‘B’ (average age of team 46) entered the final from MCA Grounds, beating Singer Sri Lanka, John Keells and Fairfirst Insurance (semi finals)
In the final HNB ‘B’ batting first was restricted to 55 for three in five overs by some exceptional fielding by Sampath Bank. A brilliant catch taken by Chamara Zoysa in the deep that dismissed Nimesh Perera (20) and the direct hit made on the run by Rangana Herath that dismissed Sajeewa de Silva (21).
Sampath Bank reached their target with five deliveries to spare – 57 for 2, helped by an opening stand of 42 runs in 19 balls by Shantha Kalavitigoda (25 with five fours) and Charitha Buddhika (18 with three fours).
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