Yuthika’s superb knock sends Galle into Tier ‘B’ one-day final
Sri Lanka CricketNews article
Galle Cricket Club qualified for the final of the Inter-Club Tier ‘B’ Limited-Overs Cricket Tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Cricket with a 7-wicket victory over Moratuwa Sports Club in the semi-final. Galle won the toss and elected to bowl first in today’s (07) match at the Bloomfield Ground, restricting Moratuwa Sports Club to 143.
Rusith Jayawardena top-scored for Moratuwa with 56 off 80 balls, while Purna Prabath made 16 and Shavindu Silva 14.
Among the Galle bowlers, Kavindu Nirmana, Chanaka Devinda and Asela Sampath claimed 2 wickets apiece, while Sandun Madhusanka also took 2 to help keep the Moratuwa innings under control.
Chasing 144 for victory, Galle Cricket Club sealed the win with 173 balls remaining, scoring 146 for the loss of only 3 wickets.
Galle’s leading batter Yuthika de Silva produced a superb unbeaten 86 off 64 balls. His brisk innings included 13 fours and 2 sixes, laying a strong foundation for Galle’s victory.
Opening alongside Yuthika, Dulsith Darshana made 30 off 29 balls before captain Amith Eranda completed the chase with an unbeaten 12 off 8 deliveries.
Koshendra Fernando took 3 wickets for 45 for Moratuwa, but it was not enough to halt Galle’s successful chase.
Galle Cricket Club accordingly qualified for the Tier ‘B’ final at the Bloomfield Ground on September 11. Galle’s opponents in the final will be determined by the winners of tomorrow’s (08) second semi-final between Kurunegala Cricket Club and Army Sports Club.
Moratuwa Sports Club – 143 (43.0) – Rusith Jayawardena 56, Purna Prabath 16, Shavindu Silva 14, Chanaka Devinda 21/2, Kavindu Nirmana 21/2, Asela Sampath 28/2, Sandun Madhusanka 23/2
Galle Cricket Club – 146/3 (21.1) – Yuthika de Silva 86, Dulsith Darshana 30, Amith Eranda 12*, Koshendra Fernando 45/3
Based on Sri Lanka Cricket reporting