BRC bag CSN T20 Championship
Thushan Jayasuriya
BRC emerged champions when they beat Colts Cricket Club by one wicket
and four runs in the CSN Premier Clubs T20 Tournament final played at
SSC Grounds yesterday. Deciding to bat first, BRC hit 157 runs in 20
overs. A fine half-century(53) including five hits to the ropes and two
over it by Andy Solomons along with the 35 runs second wicket
partnership between Kusal Janith Perera and Harsha Vithana paved the way
for BRC victory. Chathura Peiris (three for 18) and Sajeewa Weerakoon
were the most impressive among the Colts bowlers.
In reply, Colts scored 153 for nine in 20 overs with the help of left
hander Kusal Janith Perera who contributed with 45 runs including four
sixes and a boundary.
Harsha Vithana also supported with 26 runs. Thamara Abeyratne (three
for 31) and Nimesh Perera (two for 26) were the main destroyers of the
BRC batting line up.
BRC : 157 (Andy Solomons 53, Chathura Peiris 3 for 18, Sajeewa
Weerakoon 2 for 31)
Colts : 153 for 9 (Kusal Janith Perera 45, Harsha Vithana 26,
Thamara Abeyratne 3 for 31, Nimesh Perera (jnr) 2 for 26)
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