Royal Masters thrash Thomian Masters by 08 wickets in the Shashi Ganeshan Memorial Trophy encounter, Lead the series 4 – 2

06th Over 50 Masters Big Match 2024 – P Saravanamuttu Stadium ( Oval ), Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

S. Thomas’ Masters 151 / 9 – ( 30 Overs ) Naresh Adhikaram 35 ( 3×4, 59 balls ), Chaminda Silva 35 ( 2×6, 26 balls ), Skipper Johann Peiris 24 ( 3×4, 23 balls ), Duminda Abeythunga 20, Arjuna Waidyasekera 11no, Extras 15 – Johann Peiris / Naresh Adhikaram 25 runs for the 02nd wicket, Naresh Adhikaram / Anura Bulankulama 33 runs for the 03rd wicket – lost the first 05 wickets for the addition of 75 runs – Duminda Abeythunga / Chaminda Silva 49 runs for the 06th wicket – the last 04 wickets fell for the addition of 03 runs – Shezzard Nizar 3 / 33, Nalliah Devarajan 3 / 34, Gihan Shiromal 2 / 20, Manju Ariyaratne 02 victims.

Royal Masters led by Amal Karunaratne in reply, 152 / 2 – ( 21.5 Overs ) Shezzard Nizar 45no ( 3×4, 59 balls ), Nuwan Perera 44 ( 2×6, 4×4, 42 balls ), Chanaka Liyanage 34 (4×4, 29 balls ), Extras 28 – Shezzard Nizar / Nuwan Perera 87 run opening stand, Shezzard Nizar / Chanaka Liyanage 58 runs for the 02nd wicket – Vajira Wijegunawardena 1 / 25, Skipper Johann Peiris 1 / 27.

Best Fielder : Lasantha Perera – Royal Masters
Best Bowler : Nalliah Devarajan – Royal Masters
Best Batter : Nuwan Perera – Royal Masters
Player of the Match : Shezzard Nizar – Royal Masters

Chief Guest : Sudath Pasqual – Former Royal Cricketer

Thomian Masters Skipper had announced his retirement from Thomian Masters Cricket before the game. He has served the team with dedication since it’s inception. Thank you for the loyal service & much appreciated assistance. Wish you all the best !

Report / Visuals courtesy Sisila Indraratne