Fairfirst beats Allianz to win MCA “F” division 25 Over League final

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Fairfirst Insurance Captain Lakshan Perera (4th from left) receiving the Fairfirst Insurance Trophy from Chief Guest, Fairfirst Insurance Managing Director and CEO Sanjeev Jha (4th from right). Also pictured (from left): Fairfirst Insurance Head of Marketing and Digital Solutions Sasith Bambaradeniya, Head of Sales Sanjay Siriwardena, Head of Finance Ravi Shankar (all from Fairfirst Insurance), MCA President Roshan Iddamalgoda, Tournament Committee Asst. Treasurer and Secretary Tarindra Kaluperuma, and Executive Committee Member and Senior Member Tournament Committee Duminda Pinto

Runners-up Captain, Sameera Fernando (4th from left) receiving the Trophy from MCA President Roshan Iddamalgoda (3rd from right)

A solid unbroken 5th wicket partnership between the experienced Thilina Massmulla (65 not out in 49 balls, inclusive of 01 six and 07 fours) and Chamika Gunasekera (30 not out in 26 balls inclusive of 04 fours) propelled Fairfirst Insurance to a fine 06 wickets win over Allianz Insurance in the 2nd Fairfirst Insurance Trophy - MCA “F” division 25 Over League Tournament Final 2019, concluded at the MCA grounds on Saturday 20 July.

Allianz Insurance, who won the toss and opted to bat, struggled for runs and put up a moderate 150 for 9 in 25 overs, helped by a 55 runs stand for the 05th wicket between Damian de Bayzer (50 in 68 balls, inclusive of 03 sixes and 01 four) and Ranga Dias (35 in 26 balls with 02 sixes and 02 fours); earlier on Allianz was in a spot of bother when they lost their first 04 wickets for 50 runs in 10 overs.

Fairfirst Insurance, chasing 151 runs to win in 25 overs, lost both their openers cheaply, Vice-Captain, Dulip Silva (06) and Captain, Lakshan Perera (03).

They got back on track via Thilina Massmulla batting at No. 4, assisted by Faizal Aron (20), Assel Sigara (17) and Chamika Gunasekera (30 not out) to win with 03 overs and 03 balls to spare (154 for 4 in 22.3 overs).

Match Referee, Sena Nandiweera had no hesitation on naming Thilina Massmulla from Fairfirst Insurance as his Man of the Match.

The other three special awards, based on performances upto the Semi Finals, went to Chamika Deemantha Gunasekera from Fairfirst Insurance, best bowler (08 matches, 103 runs, 18 wickets); Chathura Chinthaka from MAS Kreeda, best batsman (06 innings, 425 runs with 01 double century 01 century and 01 half century) and Sathira Fernando from Brandix Essentials “B”, Man of the tournament (08 matches, 356 runs and 08 wickets).

Awards were presented by Fairfirst Insurance Managing Director/CEO and Chief Guest Dr. Sanjeev Jha, Head of Finance Ravi Shankar, Head of Marketing and Digital Solutions Sasith Bambaradeniya, Head of Sales Sanjay Siriwardena, MCA President Roshan Iddamalgoda, Tournament Committee Asst. Treasurer and Secretary Tarindra Kaluperuma, and Executive Committee Member and Senior Member Tournament Committee Duminda Pinto.

Scores:

Allianz Insurance – 150 for 9 in 25 overs (D. Kumara 12, Damian de Bayzer 50, Ranga Dias 35, Dulaj Jayawardena 11, Sampath Perera 2/30, Asel Sigera 2/10)

Fairfirst Insurance – 154 for 4 in 22.3 overs (Faizal Aron 20, Thilina Massmulla 65 not out, Asel Sigera 17, Chamika Gunasekera 30 not out, Ikram Abdeen 2/17)