Matugama CC in strong position

Dilwin Mendis, Mortuwa Sports Cor.

Matugama Cricket Club is in a strong position against Singha Cricket Club in their Sara Trophy match played at Matugama.

Batting first, Matugama piled up 256 runs with Dinesh Sanjaya missing a well deserved century by nine runs. Ranga Silva contributed 85 runs. Dilruk Korathota took 4 for 63 for Singha.

In reply at the end of day one Singha CC were 109 for 3 with Chintaka Jayawardene unbeaten on 43 runs.

Matugama CC: 256 (Ranga Silva 85, Dinesh Sanjaya 91, Chamal Wijewardene 20, Dilruk Korathota 4 for 63, Chintaka Jayawickrama 3 for 41).

Leo CC: 109 for 3 (Chintaka Jayawickrama 43 not out, Ruwan Karunagoda 2 for 43).