Kandy take lead over Galle
Kandy’s bowling trio–Chamika Gunasekera, Ashian Daniel, and Lasith Embuldeniya, collectively claimed nine wickets on day three of the four-day National Super League encounter against Galle at the Sooriyawewa Stadium.
The day commenced late due to a wet outfield from overnight rain. Galle, starting at 38 for 3, saw notable performances from Dinesh Chandimal (69) and Pasindu Sooriyabandara (67), who forged a 87-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
Despite these contributions, Galle’s middle and late-order struggled, losing wickets at regular intervals to be bowled out for 205 in response to Kandy’s 365. In their second innings, Kandy reached 15-0 by the end of the day, establishing an overall lead of 175 runs. Meanwhile, in the other match played at the SSC ground, Colombo asserted dominance over Jaffna at the close of the third day. Jaffna, replying to Colombo’s 348, started the day at 81-1 and concluded at 184-6. Both matches will continue today.
| Brief Scores | |
Kandy 365 all out (Lahiru Udara 100, Sahan Arachchige 88, Ahan WIckramasinghe 63, Kasun Vidura 45: Udith Madushan 5/46, Milan Ratnayake 2/56, Ramesh Mendis 2/75) and 15 for 0 at stumps Galle (39/3 o’night) 205 all out (Dinesh Chandimal 69, Pasindu Sooriyabandara 67, Praveen Jayawickrama 18: Chamika Gunasekera 3/31, Ashian Daniel 3/64, Lasith Embuldeniya 3/71)
Colombo 348 all out (Nuwanidu Fernando 105, Shevon Daniel 78, Himasha Liyanage 56, Chamindu Wickramasinghe 22, Dimuth Karunaratne 19: Lahiru Madudanka 3/39, Ravindu Fernando 2:74, Jeffrey Vandersay 2/77) Jaffna (81/1 o’night) 184 for 6 at stumps (Nishan Madushka 60, Hasitha Boyagoda 42, Nipun Karunanayake 31, Santhush Gunatileke 24: Nisala Tharaka 3/48, Isitha Wijesundara 2/29) |