Date: July 5, 2026

Format: 50-Over Match

Result: University of Vavuniya won by 160 runs

First Innings: University of Vavuniya Sets a Mammoth Target

The University of Vavuniya delivered a batting masterclass, piling up 348/4 in 50 overs.

  • Lahiru Welagedara stole the show with a breathtaking 166 off 130 balls*, anchoring the innings with power and precision.
  • Rashan Wijerathna added a fluent 92 off 87 balls, narrowly missing out on a century.
  • Mohammed Riwaqi provided late fireworks with 26 off 16 balls*.

The New Bierds bowling attack struggled under relentless pressure.

  • Selvakumar Lakshan (2/49) and Shanthan (2/50) were the only wicket-takers.
  • Manokaran Kishok bowled tightly (0/10), but the target remained monumental.

Second Innings: Dayarathna’s Six-Wicket Haul Crushes New Bierds

Chasing 349, New Bierds faltered and were dismissed for 188 in 35 overs.

  • Shanthan fought valiantly with a blistering 77 off 43 balls, keeping faint hopes alive.
  • Anandaraj chipped in with 26 off 20 balls, while Vijayaradnam Vijuthan showed resistance with 23 off 55 balls.

The bowling hero was Janith Dayarathna, who tore through the lineup with 6/40, sealing the emphatic win.

  • Sahan supported with 2/27, and Ragulan added 1/32.

Innings Scorecard Summary

University of Vavuniya: 348-4 (50.0 Overs)

BatsmanScore (Balls)BowlerFigures
Lahiru Welagedara166* (130)Selvakumar Lakshan2 – 49
Rashan Wijerathna92 (87)Shanthan2 – 50
Mohammed Riwaqi26* (16)Manokaran Kishok0 – 10

New Bierds: 188-10 (35.0 Overs)

BatsmanScore (Balls)BowlerFigures
Shanthan77 (43)Janith Dayarathna6 – 40
Anandaraj26 (20)Sahan2 – 27
Vijayaradnam Vijuthan23 (55)Ragulan1 – 32

Player of the Match Contenders

  • Lahiru Welagedara for his unbeaten 166* anchoring the innings.
  • Janith Dayarathna for his devastating 6-wicket haul.