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Serendib got through one game but another couldn't

Posted by Serendib Cricket Club On 8:41:00 pm 0 comments

Serendibs started their JGC T20 competition with a tight win against Tokyo Dragonz.

Serendib captain Buddhika samarakoon lost the toss this time and had to field first.Serendib opening bowlers bowled good tight spell and Dragonz score was 6 runs in first 4 overs.But they gradually accelerated the run rate to 5 runs per over.Although serendib opening bowlers bowled good tight spell most of the wickets were taken by slow bowlers.Imalka samaranayake who now plays only 20/20s grabbed 3 wickets and another 3 were taken by Asankha pallegedara of his off cutters.In the end Dragonz were all out for 103. Serendib started thier run chase slowly since Dragonz bowlers bowled some good tight length.After loosing 1st wicket Buddhika Manoj and Asankha Pallegedara consolidated the inning with 50 odd runs partnership.But run rate was almost near the 5 runs per over which was the required run rate as well.After loosing both Buddhika and Asankha, serendib was bit of trouble with run a ball required rate.But Dhanuka Samaranayake came to crease and hit a huge six which reduce the pressure of serendib batsman.In the end Serendib got through the required target with 1 over to spare.

Today serendib scheduled to have a afternoon game against Edogawa Falcons but their regular team didn't show up in the field.So once Edogawa Falcons agree to give a walkover but in the end they managed to field a team with some players from Tokyo Dragonz.Although it may be out of the rules of JGC competition,Serendibs agree to play a game since they are always like to play cricket in competitive manner.Buddhika once again lost the toss so Serendib have to field two consecutive time under very hot japanese summer weather condition.Falcons started slowly but after several overs they attack some of serendib tired looking bowlers. In the end falcons were bowled out for 107 runs in the 19th over.Serendib start their run chase with attacking mood.After 3 overs serendib score was 23 runs which was way ahead of required run rate.But gradually Falcons bowlers found their rhythm and bowled pretty good line and length.Opener Shiron Dharshana anchored the Serendib innings with good 30 odd runs.But after loosing his wicket in crucial time Serendib couldn't catch up the required run rate.All of serendib players try to attack falcons in latter overs but couldn't manage to hit boundaries regularly since most of the fielders are fielded in boundary lines.In the end serendib couldn't got through the required target this time and fall short of just 8 runs.

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