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Champions David Pieris Group of Companies Captain Manjula Gannile (left) receives the trophy from Chief Guest Ceylon Biscuits Marketing Manager Romesh Jayatillaka. Others from left: MCA General Secretary Tarindra Kaluperuma, President Nalin Wickramasinghe and Senior Vice President Mahesh de Alwis
Opening batsman, Madushan Fernando with a sterling batting performance (89 runs in 69 balls, inclusive of 2 sixes and 11 fours) steered David Pieris Group of Companies “A” to a thrilling two wickets win over Airport and Aviation Services in the third Ceylon Biscuits Ltd sponsored “CBL Munchee” Trophy – MCA “D” division 40 Over League Tournament 2023 Final, concluded on Sunday 8 January at the MCA Grounds.
Airport and Aviation Services, sent into bat, posted a challenging total of 206 all out in 39.4 overs, helped by the fifth wicket partnership of 96 runs in 83 balls between, Captain Tharaka Dushantha (73 in 77 balls, inclusive of 3 sixes and 4 fours) and Kalpa Umayanga (50 in 49 balls, inclusive of 1 six and 05 fours).
Captain Manjula Gannile (7.4-35-05) and Akila Elabodage (8-34-3) bowled their hearts – out for DPGC “A”.
In reply, DPGC “A” was in a spot of bother, after the departure of Madushan Fernando, with the scoreboard reading 150 for 5 in 24.5 overs.
Late order batsman, Captain Manjula Gannile (26) and Akila Elabodage (21 not out) grimly held the fort and took DPGC “A” pass the finishing line, 211 for 08 in 37.4 overs; Chinthaka Karunaratne (08 -31-2) and Nuwan Sameera Yapa (08-31-03) were the pick of the bowlers for Airport and Aviation Services.
MCA appointed Match Referee Tyrone H. Wijeyawardena picked DPGC “A” Madushan Fernando as his Man of the Match.
The other three special awards, based on performances up to the Semi Finals.
The awards were presented by the Chief Guest CBL Marketing Manager Romesh Jayatillake and MCA Officials, President Nalin Wickramasinghe, Senior Vice President Mahesh de Alwis and General Secretary Tarindra Kaluperuma.
Chief Scores:
