Asanka ton as Kalutara TC takes lead
A knock of 119 inclusive of 14 boundaries and a six by Asanka Gihan supported by half tons from Tharindu Siriwardena and Rumesh Rasangana helped Kalutara TC take a first inning lead against Antonian SC at the end of the second day’s play in the Emerging Trophy Promotion/Relegation cricket encounter played at the Surrey Village ground in Maggona.
Antonian SC who emerged the Sara Trophy champion this season is playing against Kalutara TC to gain promotion to the Emerging Trophy tournament while a defeat for Kalutara TC would see them being demoted to the Sara Trophy. The match will be continued today.
At Maggona
Antonian SC 247 (Chameera Sandamal 88, Sarath Gayan 38, Tharindu Silva 20, Madura Madusanka 53 n.o.: Buddika Sanjeewa 4 for 78, Tharindu Siriwardena 3 for 38) and 30 for no loss (Sarath Gayan 24 n.o.)
Kalutara TC (25/2 overnight) 321 (Asanka Gihan 119, Tharindu Siriwardena 80, Rumesh Rasangana 58, Kaveen Silva 20: Anushka Samaratunga 3 for 72, Dhanushika Bandara 3 for 80, Tharindu Dharshana 2 for 71)
-MSA