Tharanga sets new Twenty20 record

Sisilians SC's, Tharanga Priyadarshana Fernando set a new record for the Twenty20 Softball cricket when he blasted 178 runs against Neo SC also of Panadura. This was a game of the all island Twenty20 Softball tournament organized by the Sri Lanka Softball Cricket Federation.

Tharanga on his way to record breaking innings hammered the bowlers to all parts of the ground. His innings included 13 sixes and eight boundaries. His great knock also helped his to amass 297 runs which also sets a another record as the highest record for a Twenty20 softball game.

Sisilians SC bundled out their opponents for paltry 45 to register a grand win.

The Tournament which is conducted on a district basis and electoral basis. Puttalam district conducted matches for three electoral districts Wennappuwa, Puttalam and Nattandiya and found qualifiers for the next round. Kalutara district and Trincomalee too completed few matches. The other remaining matches are due to be conducted this wee end and the following weekend at respective districts.