An unbeaten knock of 107 runs off 99 deliveries from Lahiru Thirimanne helped Colombo record a thrilling 4-run win against Dambulla in the opening day's match of the SLC Super 4 Provincial Limited Overs Tournament at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
The match was reduced to 40-overs per side due to a wet ground caused by overnight rain and national discard Thirimanne helped Colombo reach the winning target after hitting ten fours and a six.
Batting first Dambulla posted 270-6 with half centuries coming from Kusal Perera, Milinda Siriwardana and Ashan Priyanjan.
Colombo was given a revised target of 259 from 39 overs and they reached 262-6 to record a win.
Dambulla 270 for 6 wickets (40) (Kusal Perera 59, Ashan Priyanjan 50, Milinda Siriwardene 51n.o, Sachithra Serasinghe 40, Dilruwan Perera 2/39, Thisara Perera 2/44, Vishwa Fernando 2/64)
Colombo (target 259 from 39 overs) 262 for 6 wickets (39) (Lahiru Thirimanne 107n.o, Dhananjaya de Silva 41, Thisara Perera 32, Lahiru Gamage 2/47, Asitha Fernando 2/47)
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
Leave Comments