A Group B match of the 2025 SLC Major Clubs T20 tournament was held at the P. Sara Oval in Colombo today. In that match, Nugegoda Sports and Welfare Club defeated Chilaw Marians by 13 runs.
The match was reduced to a 13-over match due to the prevailing weather conditions. Batting first, Nugegoda Sports Club suffered an early setback after losing 3 wickets for 4 runs in their first 2 overs.
However, captain Angelo Perera and wicketkeeper Akram Muttalib managed to salvage the innings, adding a 91-run stand for the fourth wicket.
Sammu Ashan took 4 wickets for 25 runs for Chilaw Marians.
Yashoda Lanka and Tanuka Dabare gave Chilaw Marians a great start, conceding 27 runs in 1.4 overs. However, Nugegoda won the match by scoring only 97 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 13 overs.
Akila Dilshan, who performed brilliantly with the ball for Nugegoda Sports Club, managed to take 3 wickets for 30 runs.
Nugegoda S & WC – 110/6 (13) Angelo Perera 57, Akram Muttalib 31, Sammu Ashan 4/25
Chilaw Marians – 97/8 (13) Sakuna Liyanage 30*, Akila Dilshan 3/30, Suwath Mendis 2/10, Abdul Hakam 2/25