Sadeesh, Hiran shine before rains arrives
St. Joseph’s skipper Sadeesh Jayawardena hit an unbeaten century (110n.o.) and Hiran Jayasundara remained 91 not out as they shared an unfinished 161-run third wicket stand before a heavy downpour brought an early end to the 86th Battle of the Saints encounter concluded at SSC yesterday.
Opener Jayawardena had seven boundaries and a six in his 115-ball innings while his partner Jayasundera, with seven boundaries, was well set for a big match hundred when rain spoiled the Joes run feast against their traditional rivals St. Peter’s. They were 29 for no loss at the end of day one after St. Peter’s were bowled out for 214. Chamindu Perera (66) and Rusanda Gamage (55) hit half centuries, propelling St. Peter’s score but it was pacer Gagan Chamod who stole the limelight claiming 5 for 69 for the Joes. Lahiru Amarasekera also bagged 3 for 36.
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71st Battle of the Golds washed out
The 71st Battle of the Golds big match between traditional rivals Sri Sumangala Panadura and Moratu Vidyalaya played at De Zoysa Stadium in Moratuwa was washed out due to bad weather. When rain arrived, in reply to Moratu MV’s 144, Sri Sumangala were 86 for 3 facing only 31.4 overs.
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Thisara’s ton in vain at 5th Sea Gulls Battle
A quick-fire ton off 75 balls with nine boundaries and five sixes by Thisara Madushan of St. Sebastian’s Katuneriya against St. Peter’s Negombo was the highlight of the 5th Battle of the Sea Gulls big match which was called off due to heavy rains at Katuneriya. St. Sebastian’s, in reply to St. Peter’s score of 92 declared at 201 for 5 before the match was called off due to heavy rain.
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Rain denies Puthukkudiyiruppu Central win at inaugural Battle of Vanni
Rain prevented Puthukkudiyiruppu Central from pulling off victory against Kilinochchi MV in the inaugural ‘Battle of Vanni’ big match played at the Kilinochchi MV ground in Vavuniya. The low scoring match saw Kilinochchi MV dominating on day one but Puthukkudiyiruppu Central came back with vengeance thanks to openers Y. Patrick and S. Niruksan who both cracked half tons. They shared an opening stand of 119 chasing a victory target of 156 runs when rain arrived just 15 runs away from victory.
- Kilinochchi MV 107 all out (49.4) (K. Jeevanithan 26, E. Maruthan 25: P. Thanganilavan 5/18, A. Jathursan 2/19) and 105 all out (39.4) (T. Thinosanan 27, N. Kesavan 17, K. Jeevanithan 15, P. Abisanth 15: U. Narimathan 6/28, P. Thanganilavan 2/45)
- Puthukkudiyiruppu Central 57 all out (25.1) (A. Saanujan 22: P. Abisanth 5/25, J. Kavithikan 3/16, K. Jeevanithan 2/2) and 141 for 5 (30) at close (Y. Patrick 60, S. Niruksan 54)