By Srian Obeyesekere

Moratuwa SC was in box seat control of their game against Chilaw Marians having amassed 331 and having the Marians on their knees following on 47 for 1 wicket having been dismissed for 208 in their first innings in the Sri Lanka Cricket Under23 Emerging Clubs 2-day Tournament at the Moratuwa Stadium yesterday.

The highlight of the day’s play was the superb century by Isulu Induwara 106 off 272 balls with 6 boundaries and a six and Sahan Kaushalya 97 off 120 balls.

Moratuwa SCs wrecker with the ball was Ushan Sathsara with outstanding figures of 5 wickets for 45 runs in running through the Chilaw Marians in the first innings.  

Chief Scores:

Moratuwa SC 331 (103.3 Overs) Isula Induwara 106, Sahan Kaushalya 97, Duminda Swemina 30, Abhisek Liyanarachchi 27, Sasidu Bethage 20, Dilan Damsara 4/66, Thimira Irushika 3/75.

Chilaw Marians 208 (62.3 Overs) 47/5 Thewim Amarasinghe 28, Hiran Jayasundera 23, Ushan Sathsara 5/45, Dumidu Sewmina 3/59.

And 47/1 (10 Overs) Tharindu Amarasinghe n.o. 30.