SSC seal final berth with one-run win

SSC qualified for the final of the Sri Lanka Cricket-organised Major Clubs One-Day Tournament 2026 this afternoon (07), handing CCC a thrilling one-run defeat under the Duckworth-Lewis method in the first semi-final.

Batting first at the NCC Ground in Colombo, SSC amassed 336 for 4 from their allotted 50 overs, while CCC were set a Duckworth-Lewis target of 332 from 49 overs.

Chasing that imposing target, CCC made 330 for 9 at the end of 49 overs, handing SSC a thrilling 1-run victory.

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Captain Avishka Fernando led the SSC batting with a superb 160 off 129 balls, striking 15 fours and 5 sixes. His explosive innings was the key factor in propelling SSC to an imposing total.

Nipun Dhananjaya provided excellent support to Avishka, remaining unbeaten on 101 off 107 balls with 8 fours and 2 sixes. In the closing stages, Ranuda Somarathne struck an unbeaten 29 off 21 balls, including 2 fours and a six.

For SSC, Mihiranga Silva, Prabath Jayasuriya and Nipun Dhananjaya claimed 2 wickets apiece, while Dinura Kalupahana took one wicket.

In CCC's reply, opener Nishan Madushka played an outstanding innings, scoring 148 off 132 balls with 9 fours and 5 sixes.

Lasith Croospulle gave him excellent support at the start, scoring 67 off 63 balls in an innings featuring 5 fours and 4 sixes.

Dhananjaya de Silva strengthened CCC's chase in the middle overs with 58 off 62 balls, before Ashen Bandara intensified the contest late on with a rapid 37 off 20 deliveries. His innings included 2 fours and 2 sixes.

CCC fought for victory until the final over but finished 2 runs short of the required target, giving SSC the win.

The tournament final will be played as a day/night match against Moors Sports Club at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo next Friday, the 11th.

SSC 336 for 4 in 50 overs – (Avishka Fernando 160, Nipun Dhananjaya not out 101, Ranuda Somarathne not out 29, Nuwanidu Fernando 21, Vishwa Fernando 57/3, Chamindu Wijesinghe 72/1)

CCC 330 for 9 in 40 overs – (Nishan Madushka 148, Lasith Croospulle 67, Dhananjaya de Silva 58, Ashen Bandara 37, Mihiranga Silva 62/2, Prabath Jayasuriya 57/2, Nipun Dhananjaya 60/2, Dinura Kalupahana 45/1)