Sampath Bank and Unichella advanced to the finals of the Mercantile Division One T20 cricket tournament by recording wins over Janashakthi and John Keells in the semi final encounters worked off at the Colts ground yesterday.
Mahela Udawatte in action for Unichella yesterday. |
In the first semi-final played in the morning Sampath Bank registered a thrilling one run win. Janashakthi chasing 171 runs were making steady progress but were unfortunate not to reach the target by two runs. In contrast Unichella coasted to an easy 145 runs win over John Keells in the second semi final played in the evening.
It was opener Mahela Udawatte who guided them to victory with 65 ball knock of 118 which included 11 boundaries and six sixes. He along with Prasanna Jayawardena (who made 54) gave the side a roaring start putting on 102 runs in just 54 balls helping them to make a formidable 220.
John Keells in their turn were nowhere near the target due to some fine bowling and succumbed to 75. The final between Sampath Bank and Unichella is scheduled to be played this evening. This will be preceded with the third place play off between Janashakthi and John Keells.
Results
Sampath Bank 170 for 8 in 20 overs (Jeewan Mendis 43, Kaushal Silva 33, Samin Kandanaarchchi 27, Chamara de Soysa 21, Thilina Kandamby 19; Sachith Pathirana 3 for 26, Suranga Lakmal 2 for 26)
Janashakthi 169 for 9 in 20 overs (Ranga Dias 54, Isuru Udana 37, Sachitra Serasinghe 25, Dilshan Munaweera 16; Malinga Surappulige 2 for 30, Suwanji Madanayake 2 for 27, Nuwan Perera 2 for 37)
Unichella 220 for 3 in 20 overs (Mahela Udawatte 118, Prasanna Jayawardena 54, Chamara Silva 15, Shalika Karunanayake 19 n.o; Upul Indrasiri 2 for 33)
John Keells 75 in 13 overs (Shaminda Eranda 15; Malinga Bandara 3 for 16, Sohan Boralessa 3 for 16, Gayan Wijekoon 2 for 7, Malinda Warnapura 2 for 22) |
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