Sampath Bank win 2 in 2 to lead MCA Champions league

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By P.D. De Silva

Sampath Bank registered their second win in two outings to lead the league stage of the MCA Champions league 2026 powered by HONOUR by defeating Abans Group by 76 runs at the MCA ground on Wednesday.

Electing to bat first Sampath Bank recovered from a precarious 64/5 in the 22nd over to reach a respectable 217/8 in their 50 overs. No 6 batsman Dulaj Ashen (83* off 89 balls) and No 7 batsman Abhishek Anandakuamar (44 off 63 balls) shared a 85 run partnership to steady the innings.

In the chase Abans group lost both openers in the first over of the game and were also 65/5 in the 18th over but were unable to recover and were bowled out for 141. Dumindu Sewmina was the pick of the Sampath Bank bowlers with 3/55.

Scores

Sampath Bank 217/8 in 50 overs [Dulaj Ashen 83*, Abhishek Anandakumara 44; Nilanka Premarathna 4-48, Sudara Dakshina 2-45

Abans Group 141/10 in 31.5 overs [Akeel Inham 32, Mihiranga Fernando 29; Dumindu Sewmina 3-55