Sri Lanka ‘A’ 115 for 5 in second essay

[September 16 2010]

A brave knock of 46 by Dinesh Chandimal helped Sri Lanka ‘A’ to make 128 for 6 in their second innings on day two of their second Unofficial Test against Pakistan ‘A’ continued at Sooriyawewa International Stadium in Hambantota today.

Chandimal shared a crucial 51-run partnership for the second wicket with Thilina Kandamby (32) after Sri Lanka ‘A’ lost an early wicket this morning to struggle at 46 for 3 in their second innings. The hosts now take an overall lead of 131 runs with four second innings wickets in hand.

Chief scores: Sri Lanka ‘A’ first innings - 97 runs all out (Nadeera Nawala 28, Jeewan Mendis 40, Junaid Khan 4 for 33, Hammad Azam 4 for 19) and Second innings – 128 for 6 a short while ago (Dinesh Chandimal 46, Kaushal Silva 10, Thilina Kandamby 32, Junaid Khan 2 for 19, Zulfiqar Baber 2 for 17)

Pakistan ‘A’: 94 all out (Mohammed Rameez 16, Sachithra Senanmayake 6 for 19, Suranga Lakmal had 4 for 33).