Bloomfield in line to record fourth win
Bloomfield have tightened their grip on the game against Badureliya SC, putting themselves in a strong position for their fourth outright victory as play concluded on day two of the SLC 3-day Major Club Tournament at Reid Avenue yesterday. Rain once again played spoilsport, curtailing proceedings after a rain-hit opening day had already allowed only 33 overs of play.
Resuming from their overnight score of 58 for 1, Bloomfield made their intentions clear with a commanding batting display. Ron Chandragupta and Ravindu Fernando stole the spotlight with brilliant centuries, anchoring two crucial partnerships—150 runs for the second wicket between Chandragupta and Asitha Wanninayake, and an unbroken 144-run stand for the fourth wicket between Fernando and skipper Nipun Karunanayake. Their efforts propelled Bloomfield to a formidable 365 for 3 declared.
Faced with a daunting 278-run deficit, Badureliya SC found themselves in trouble at 128 for 4 when rain forced an early end to the day’s play. They were skittled out for a meagre 87 runs in the first innings. With momentum firmly on their side, Bloomfield will be eager to push for an outright victory—one that would cement their place in the final against NCC. The matches will continue today.
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Badureliya SC 87 all out (19.5) (Chanaka Ruwansiri 21, Dunith Jayatunga 17; Lahiru Madusanka 4/38, Isitha Wijesundara 3/8, Ravindu Fernando 3/31) and 128 for 4 (25) at stumps (Kavindu Amantha 42, Geeth Kumara 35n.o., Gihan Koralage 29n.o.) Bloomfield (58/1 o’night) 365 for 3 decl (62) (Ron Chandragupta 119, Asitha Wanninayake 63, Ravindu Fernando 114n.o., Nipun Karunanayake 51n.o.)
Chilaw Marians (123/4 o’night) 210 all out (72.5) (Kasun Vidura 49, Raveen Yasas 43, Vishwa Chathuranga 34; Akila Dhananjaya 4/75, Dilshan Madusanka 3/50, Dunith Wellalage 2/50) Colts 142 for 5 (39) at stumps (Muditha Lakshan 33n.o., Dhananjaya Lakshan 32n.o., Angelo Mathews 31, Sanoj Dharshika 30; Suminda Lakshan 2/17, Thikshila de Silva 2/23)
Panadura SC (182/4 o’night) 249 all out (64.2) (Raminda Wijesooriya 77, Oshada Fernando 42, Irosh Samarasooriya 37, Rumesh Buddika 31, Keshara Nuwantha 26; Melan Fonseka 5/41, Roshan Jayatissa 2/62, Wanuja Sahan 2/91) Ace Capital 152 for 6 (39.2) at stumps (Pawantha Weerasinghe 34, Ravindu Ratnayake 33n.o., Thanuka Dabare 33, Hiran Jayasundara 23; Keshara Nuwantha 3/41, Nimesh Vimukthi 2/17)
Negombo CC (78/1 o’night) 190 for 5 (39) at stumps (Kaveen Fernando 54, Himasha Liyanage 53, Pasindu Lakshanka 41, Angelo Jayasinghe 21n.o.; Kalhara Senaratne 4/59) vs Ragama CC
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