Taxila sitting pretty against Piliyandala

By M. Shamil Amit

Taxila Central Horana was sitting pretty against traditional rivals Piliyandala Central when play ended on day one of their 24th Battle of Salpiti Raigam Korala played at De Zoysa Stadium in Moratuwa.

Taxila Central taking first lease of the wicket made a formidable score of 280 runs with Janiru Athulathmudali making a top score of 64 runs. Piliyandala Central in their turn having faced 24 overs was in deep trouble and was struggling on 67 for 5.

Scores:

Taxila Central Horana 280 (Janiru Athulathmudali 64, Sandith Ranaweera 38, Rashan Nawanjana 37, Tenusha Thathsara 34, Mesandu Sandilu 22, Yasiru Kalhara 27 n.o.; Jevindu Ranthula 3/86, Matheesha Anuruddha 2/37, Sashika Hirushan 2/61)

Piliyandala Central 67/5 (Mihin Lakdinu 17)