SERENDIB CRICKET

Yesterday's Serendib vs Indian tigers JGC game at Edogawa ended as a tied game.This is the first time Serendib couldn't win against Indian Tigers.As it was a very close game which could swing to both sides but ended up with a tie.

Serendib captain Buddhika Samarakoon won the toss and not hesitated to bat as only 9 members arrived on time when match was started. Serendib openers gave a 30 odd run partnership for first wicket in 7 overs.After loosing Asankha , Shiron Dharhana continued his good form by scoring 35 runs.But run rate was always at near 5 runs per over and could not accelerate in final overs.In the end Serendib ended with 91 runs on the board which was at least 10-15 runs behind the usual good score at Edogawa pitch.

Tigers started their run chase in aggressive manner scoring two fours in first over.But Shiron Dharshana once again demolished the tigers top order by taking 2 wickets in his first over.After loosing early wickets tigers played watchfully and gradually close to required target of 92. Finally Tigers needed 5 runs to win in the final over but only 2 wickets in their hand.Dhanuka Samaranayake bowled the final over with very good pace and accurate length.Tigers batsman failed to get any touch on their bat for first 3 balls and lost one wicket as well.So they needed 5 runs to win in final 3 balls.After getting one run in next ball 4 needed to win and 3 to draw.Then the very next ball Tigers last man batsman finally hit the ball in the air only to found a fielder at long off.But fielder couldn't grasp the catch which enabled Tigers to earn 2 valuable runs to their score.Now Tigers needed 2 runs to win and 1 to draw in the final ball with one wicket in hand.Dhanuka once again bowled a very good ball and tiger's batsman once again swung his bat in the air but non striker could able to cross one run when wicket keeper fumbled the ball behind the stumps.This is the end of nail-biting finish for the game by sharing two points each teams.