Rest of Sri Lanka win SLC President’s Trophy

Sajeewa Jayakody

Rest of Sri Lanka won the Sri Lanka Cricket President’s Trophy defeating Sri Lanka Combined XI by 76 runs at Pallekele on Monday. Batting first, Rest of Sri Lanka made 205 runs in 48.5 overs. Thilina Kandamby (65) and Lahiru Thirimanne (51) made half centuries, spinner Dhanushka Gunatilleke took four for 30 and pacemen Isuru Udana and Dilhara Lokuhettige shared two wickets each.

Chasing the 206 target, Sri Lanka Combined XI were bowled out for 129 runs within 32.5 overs. Left arm spinner Rangana Herath ended with an economical figures having captured three for 16 and all rounder Dilruwan Perera took three for 36. The tournament was held at Pallekele in preparation for the Champions Trophy to be held from June 6 to June 23 in England and Wales.

Chief scores:

Rest of Sri Lanka: 205 in 48.5 overs (Thilina Kandamby 65, Lahiru Thirimanne 51, Dinesh Chandimal 31, Suranga Lakmal 23, Upul Tharanga 11, Dhanushka Gunatilleke 4/30, Dilhara Lokuhettige 2/30, Isuru Udana 2/33)

Sri Lanka Combined XI: 129 in 32.5 overs (Chathuranga de Silva 35, Kaushal Silva 26, Dhanushka Gunatilleke 19, Mahela Udawatte 19, Rangana Herath 3/16, Dilruwan Perera 3/36, Vimukthi Perera 2/34)