Report for 2 August 2009

Lankians have reached the cup final for the 2nd year run following their 63 run win over Sri Lankan Cavaliers. Only 2 weeks ago, Lankians had been bowled out for 44 by Sri Lankan Cavaliers. Lankians got off to a great start as they raced to 70 for 0 in first 10 overs. Sankalpa Gunasekara was on fine form as boundaries continued to flow with 24 coming off one over. Sanjeewa Wijetunga and Sankalpa put on 111 for the first wicket in 17 overs before Sankalpa was caught behind for 81 which included fourteen fours and two massive sixes.

Nilam Mohammed joined Sanjeewa and put on 72 run partnership in 14 overs. At 183 for 2 in 33 overs, Lankians lost regular wickets trying to accelerate and reached 268 for 9 in 45 overs. SLC openers Nabil Shah and Duminda Abeytunga started aggressively as they raced to 84 in 10 overs. Nilam Mohammed (3-41) removed Nabil with great catch on his own bowling and Duminda was smartly stumped by Sujith Kumarasinghe off Dalluwatta's bowling few overs later. SLC continued to attack and stayed with the run, however no one else put in an substantial innings. Sujith Kumarasinghe (2-23), Suranga Dalluwatta (2-20) and Sujith Perera all took as SLC were bowled out for 205 in 39.3 overs.

Neasden will play Lankians in the final following their win over Anson. Hitesh Goswami made 57 for Anson as they were restricted to 153 in 44 overs mainly due to Ashish Patel taking 5-30. Nayan Patel made 71no is Neasden's response after their progress was checked by Kamlesh Desai 3-9 and Mehul Ashara 3-40. Neasden managed to get home with 5 overs to spare as they made 157-8 in 40 overs.