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Sahan Arachchige takes 4/8 in World Cup preparation match

by malinga
May 12, 2024 1:00 am 0 comment 1K views

By Dhammika Ratnaweera

All-rounder Sahan Arachchige took four wickets for eight runs in just 2.1 overs as SLC Greens recorded an 82-run win over SLC Yellows in their T20 World Cup preparation match at the Premadasa stadium in Colombo yesterday.

SLC Greens scored 183 for 8 wickets in 20 overs as opener Kamil Mishara (42) and Ravindu Fernando (47) made useful contributions.

Dilshan Madushanka, Wanindu Hasaranga and young Dunith Wellalage took two wickets each.

Wellalage increased his tally to 10 wickets in the series.

Hasaranga and left arm paceman Dilshan Madushanka bowled for the first in the series after recovering from injury which was good news for Sri Lanka team.

SLC Yellows chasing a target of 184 were all out for 101 in 15.1 overs with only Kusal Mendis being among the runs scoring 38 in 22 balls with five fours and six.

The off spinner Sahan Arachchige was the pick of the bowlers taking 4 for 8.

Chief scores

SLC Greens 183 for 8 wickets in 20 overs (Kamil Mishara 42, Bhanuka Rajapaksa 19,Sahan Arachchige 21, Ramesh Mendis 16,Ravindu Fernando 47, Chamindu Wijesinghe 15,Dilshan Madushanka 2/37, Wanindu Hasaranga 2/31,Dunith Wellalage 2/43)

SLC Yellows 101 in 15.1 overs (Kusal Mendis 38, Dunith Wellalage 18, Dhananjaya Lakshan 10, Kasun Rajitha 2/20, Sahan Arachchige 4/8)

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