Colombo team A wins Asela Nalin Jayatilleke Trophy for second
successive year
Colombo team A came out with flying colours displaying their talent
to bag the Asela Nalin Jayatilleke trophy as Champions for the second
successive year, beating the Colombo Team B in final at the All Island
Deaf Six-a-side Softball Cricket Tournament at the Shalika grounds,
Narahenpita recently. It was organized by the Sri Lanka Deaf Cricket
Association under the patronage of former sports star Shivantha
Vivekanandan who is the President, Sri Lanka Deaf Cricket Association.
Colombo Team B also bagged the Asela Nalin Jayatilleke Trophy as the
Runners-up. Sanjeewa from Colombo Team A was awarded the man of the
series and the Best bowler trophies while the skipper of the Colombo
team A was awarded the Best Batsman Trophy. Sarath Kumara, President,
Sri Lanka Central Federation of the Deaf, gave away the awards.
Quarter-finals
Colombo Team D beat Hambantota Team A. Colombo Team D - 64 for
1 wicket in 5 overs.
Hambantota Team A - 46 for 2 wickets in 5 overs.
Colombo Team C beat youth Team B.
Youth Team B - 53 for
3 wickets in 5 overs.
Colombo Team C - 54 for 1 wicket in 4.6 overs.
Colombo Team D beat Matara Team A.
Colombo Team D - 42 all out in 4.5 overs
Matara Team A - 40 for no wicket in 5 overs.
Colombo Team A beat Thihariya Team A.
Colombo Team, A - 61 for 3 wickets in 5 overs.
Thihariya Team A - 31 for 3 wickets in 5 overs.
Semi-finals
Colombo Team B beat Colombo Team C
Colombo Team C - 41 runs for 4 wickets in 5 overs.
Colombo Team B - 42 runs for 1 wicket in 3.2 overs.
Colombo Team A beat Colombo Team D.
Colombo Team D - 35 for 3 wickets in 5 overs.
Colombo Team A - 39 for 4 wickets in 5 overs.
Final
It was decided to bowl 3 overs in the final before heavy rain washed
out play.
Colombo Team A beat Colombo Team B.
Colombo Team A - 37 for 1 wicket in 3 overs.
Colombo Team B - 7 for 2 wickets in 3 overs. |