32nd Battle of Kelaniya Dharmaloka MV record shock win

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By M. Shamil Amit 

Dharmaloka MV Kelaniya pulled off a shocking win over fancied and traditional rivals Gurukula MV by four wickets in the 32nd Battle of Kelaniya limited over encounter played at P. Sara Oval.

It was sweet revenge for Dharmaloka MV having undergone a defeat in the two day big match. Gurukula MV taking first lease of the wicket was restricted for a score of 159 and Dharmaloka MV helped by useful knocks from Kaveen Deneth and Sithum Ramod helped them to reached the target in the 35th over.

Chief scores

P Sara Oval – Dharmaloka MV won by 4 wickets: 

Gurukula MV, Kelaniya 159 in 35 overs (Poorna Kalhara 44, Janith Mihiranga 24, Javindu Madusanka 21, Thathsara Eshan 18, Yashen Rochana 3/20, Themira Mikasana 3/33, Sathidu Praboda 2/28)

Dharmaloka MV, Kelaniya 162/6 in 34.1 overs (Kaveen Deneth 46, Sithum Ramod 45, Ohas Sadew 3/30).