Tharanga (173) excels for Sri Lanka 'A' [September 24 2008]

Sri Lanka ‘A’, electing to bat first, were strongly placed at 335 for 3 in their third and final one day ‘international’ against South Africa ‘A’ in East London today.

Upul Tharanga and and Tharanga Paranavithana added 91 runs for the first wicket in 15 overs before Paranavithana was bowled by Smith for 39. Dilruwan Perera made 44. Opener Upul Tharanga provided an excellent start with a top score of 173 inclusive of three boundaries.

The five-match series is tied one-all.