Galle routed Jaffna by 7 wickets in the SLC National Super League Tournament fixture played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium at Sooriyawewa, Hambantota on Sunday.
Jaffna, resuming on an overnight 43 for no loss facing a 191-run first innings deficit, were bowled out for 224. Galle’s bowlers made the most of the big lead in running through Jaffna’s innings with Chanaka Ruwansiri taking 3 for 29, Dilshan Madushanka 3 for 49 and Sunidu Lakshan 2 for 53.
Galle’s grand finish in the wake of 444 for 9 declared on the fantastic century efforts of openers Sangeeth Cooray who thumped 160 and Pabasara Waduge 108, was rounded off despite losing three quick wickets in the scramble with Hashan Dumindu unbeaten on 16 and Nishan Randika on 8.