Tuesday, 12 July 2022

Sri Lankan Major Clubs Limited Overs Tournament Update

 

If this tournament is catching the eye of the national selectors, it is not beyond the realms of possibility that Ashan Priyanjan could put his name in the frame for a national call-up. He last turned out in national colours in 2017 but is tearing up this tournament. He registered his second 6-fer of the tournament today as Colombo beat Negombo by 7 wicket with 157 balls remaining. Priyanjan was the major reason why Negombo were all out for a mere 132 runs. This takes his tournament total to 25 @ 6.00.

It has been a chaotic week for Negombo. Prior to their big loss today, they registered an equally impressive win in Sunday’s round of games. After putting on 242-8 in their 50 overs, they shot down the Sri Lankan Air Service for a paltry 73. It is the 4th largest margin of victory in terms of runs in the competition. Notable other results in this tranche of games are Colts 9 wicket win against Nugegoda where they needed just 19 overs to chase down 151 and Moors bowling Badureliya for a mere 88.

 

Away from humiliations, Gitansh Kera got the tournament’s highest score in Police Sports Clubs 153 run win over Lankan. Gitnash registered 167 runs in 133 balls. The runs were much needed as he came in with his team on 11-2 but his second handed effort saw the Police put on 298. It has been a tawdry spell of games for the tournament’s highest run scorer, Kasun Vidra, who has scored 10 runs in the last 2 games. He still manages to hold on to top spot but has 2 players who have just breached 400 runs who are going to push him hard unless his form changes.

 

 

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