Ragama CC enters Major Club U23 final

Dellon Peiris scored 43 and took four wickets in Ragama CC’s win

Navod Paranavithana’s century was in vain for the Tamil Union

Ragama CC’s Ranmith Jayasena scored 139 against his former club Tamil Union

Ragama CC entered the final of the Major Club Under 23 tournament when they defeated Tamil Union in the first innings of a drawn game played at the CCC grounds.

Match winners for Ragama CC were former Peterite and Tamil Union left-hander Ranmith Jayasena who stroked a superb 139 off 217 balls (15 fours, 1 six), and all-round performances from former Thomian and Ragama CC captain Dellon Peiris (43 and 4/31) and former Katugastota Antonian Kalhara Senaratne (60* and 2/50).

Ragama CC recovered from losing their first five wickets for 86 to total 311. Tamil Union were given a sound start by openers Navod Paranavithana (102 off 157 balls, 10 fours, 1 six), the former Sri Lanka Under 19 cricketer and Sithara Hapuhinna (41) who put on 61, but failed to maintain the momentum and were dismissed for 240.

In the second semi-final which began yesterday at Colts, Moors SC invited to bat first by SSC were 137-4 before bad light and rain ended play. The match will continue today. – (ST)