The most eye-catching fixture in this round of fixtures came
as Sinhalese embarrassed Kalutara. Electing to bat first, Sinhalese put on the
highest team total of the tournament so far with 331 runs scored for the loss
of just 4 batters. Even though the batters clearly excelled, it was a bowler
who produced the most electric performance. Prabath Jayasuriya has had a below
par tournament so far but came out the blocks and got the highest match figures
thus far – 7-17. His prolific wicket taking saw Kalutara all out for 102,
handing Sinhalese a 229 run victory – the largest of the tournament so far.
Elsewhere, Tillakaratne Sampath scored the tournaments’ third
highest total as Burgher beat Chilaw with 8 overs training. A late innings
slump could not derail Burgher as the captain’s 106 run 120 meant they were
well on their way by the time he lost his wicket with 182 on the board. There
has been no change in terms of highest run scorers and highest wicket takers –
however both men didn’t have their greatest matches in the game. Kasun Vidura
added just 17 runs to his total in the Burrgher v Chilaw game whilst Duvindu
Tillakaratne got a solitary wicket.
Games are now drip-fed throughout the next few days, rather
than in these big blocks.
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