Rebels v HCCC BIRA 91

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Rebels Batting Collapses as HCCC BIRA Cruise to 6-Wicket Victory

Match summary

Sri Lankan Rebels were bundled out for just 126 as HCCC BIRA 91 romped home with 6 wickets and 15 overs to spare in a one-sided encounter.

Match report

Sri Lankan Rebels endured a difficult afternoon as their batting lineup crumbled against a disciplined HCCC BIRA 91 attack, resulting in a comprehensive 6-wicket defeat.

Electing to bat first, Rebels found themselves in early trouble as the HCCC bowling trio wreaked havoc. Shaminder Randhawa was the chief destroyer with outstanding figures of 4/36, while Avantha Fernando provided excellent support with 3/21 from his 7 overs including a maiden.

No Rebels batter could establish themselves against the accurate bowling. Dilantha Dodangodage Don top-scored with a patient 24 off 49 balls, while Bhagya Wijeratne contributed 21 before falling to Gautam Bahl. The innings folded for just 126 in 34 overs - well below par on a decent batting surface.

Sajith Thimira tried to spark a comeback with the ball, claiming 3/29 including the early scalps of Gaurav Thakur (12) and Antony C Handa (10). Presanna Thilakaratne added another, and at 31/4, HCCC BIRA had a wobble.

But an unbroken 96-run partnership between Private player (50*) and Avantha Fernando (36*) killed any hopes of a Rebels fightback. Private player reached his fifty with seven boundaries, showing excellent timing throughout, while Fernando completed a fine all-round display.

HCCC BIRA cruised to victory in just 19.5 overs, leaving Rebels to reflect on a batting performance that simply wasn't good enough.

Key moments

1. Shaminder Randhawa strikes twice in his opening spell to put Rebels on the back foot
2. Avantha Fernando removes three batters to complete the rout
3. Sajith Thimira takes three quick wickets to give Rebels brief hope
4. Private player and Avantha Fernando combine in match-winning partnership

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