Japan Cup West Kanto Division 1

04/24/2022

Kawasaki Strikers won the toss and elected to bowl

Shehan Madusanka

1. Vishuddha Bandara2. Suganthan Vijayakumaran

Showa Athletic Ground, Akishima

Serendib Leos: 4, Kawasaki Strikers: 0

Serendib A vs Kawasaki strikers match report. Weather: Raining Serendib A Inning ?Serendib A? lost the toss and Kawasaki Strikers decided to bowl first, in a way Serendib were relieved because their plan was to bat first all along. As the first pair Serendib introduced Shanira Mendis and Sanjeewa Rupaningalge to the crease, both started their innings extremely well, Shanira scored 34 runs (including 2 amazing sixes and 2 fours), unfortunately Sanjeewa was caught leg before the wicket by Seju, Serendib?s first wicket fell when they were at 29 runs, Sanjeewa scored 13 runs. Then came our vice-captain (Raveen Herath) to the crease with one thought on his mind, and he played his role extremely well, he supported Shanira but he didn?t hesitate entrain us with his colorful shots. Our second wicket fell at 69, Piyush managed to bowl out Shanira when he was 34 from 21 balls. As the second down Serendib introduced our new player Sanajaya Harsha. Sanajaya and Raveen added valuable runs to the board by placing almost all the ball into gaps precisely. Raveen?s wicket fell to Pyush limiting Raveen to 28 runs and the team score was at 103. Then Shehan Madusanka joined the party then after a while Sanjaya was caught leg before wicket by Abhinan for 18 runs, team score wass at 128. Senedib?s captain (Gayan Rajapaksha) joined with Shehan and both players did not disappoint their team mates. Shehan scored 43 from 24 balls runs including amazing 7 fours. Gayan scored 31 runs out of 18 balls including stunning 1 six 4 fours. At the end of the Serendib managed to score 192/4 runs with Shehan and Gayan not out. Shanira Mendis: 34 runs / 21 balls Sanjeewa Rupaningalge: 13 runs / 13 balls Raveen Herath: 28 runs / 20 balls Sanjaya Harsha: 18 runs / 20 balls Shehan Madusanka: 43 runs / 24 balls Gayan Rajapaksha: 31 runs / 18 balls Total: 194 / 4 Kawasaki Strikers Inning Due to rain the pitch was wet and slippery, without any doubt it was hard to bowl, however after few discussion with Kawasaki Strikers captain, both captains decided to go out and play regardless to the pitch condition. Shehan started the inning with his extra phase bowling and he managed to pull out a hattrick ending with total 4 wickets for him, Faysal managed to bag 1 wicket, Chathu struggled a little bit but ended up bagging 1 . Gayan took 2 wickets, adding to that a quick throw at the wickets resulted a runout. Nobel managed to take 2 wickets. Serendib A restricted Kawasaki strikers for 113/10 runs. Overall, it was a friendly but a thrilling game, both teams enjoyed it very much.