Sri Lanka spin-twins star in Janashakthi victory

The Daily News

29 May 1998


Sri Lanka's willy off-spinner Ruwan Kalpage and spinning sensation Muttiah Muralidharan combined effectively with penetrative bowling spells to guide Janashakthi Insurance to a six wicket victory over Aitken Spence Group in a Mercantile 'B' Division Cricket Match played at the Bloomfield grounds recently.

Sri Lanka's brilliant all rounder Ruwan Kalpage captured 3 for 27 and scored a swashbuckling 36 runs, whilst Muttiah Muralidharan captured 2 for 40. Former Sri Lanka youth player and wicket keeper batsman Upul Fernando scored a brilliant 77 not out, while Charmara Soysa who was adjudged Best Batsman in 1997/98 School Cricket season, scored a breezy 16 not out.

Former Thomian and Sri Lanka 'A' opening batsman Manoj Mendis with a dashing 93 runs top scored for Aitken Spence.

Aitken Spence 197 for 9 in 50 overs (Manoj Mendis 93, I. Ekanayake 36, Ruwan Kalpage 3/27, Muttiah Muralidharan 2/40).

Janashakthi Group 201 for 4 in 36.3 overs (Pubudu Algama 29, Muttiah Muralidharan 27, Upul Fernando 77 not out, Ruwan Kalpage 36, Chamara Soyza 16 not out).


Source: The Daily News

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