Third and final 4-day unofficial test

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An opening partnership of 133 between left-handers Kusal Perera and Sandun Weerakkody propelled Sri Lanka ‘A’ to a first day total of 272 for seven wickets in the decisive third and final 4-day unofficial test against West Indies ‘A’ at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium yesterday.

Winning the toss and batting first Perera and Weerakkody provided the ideal beginning to the match for Sri Lanka ‘A’ by batting throughout the first session to take them to a total of 121 for no loss.

West Indies ‘A’ however hit back in the afternoon session to grab four wickets and reduce Sri Lanka A to 184-4 at tea. Perera was dismissed for a hard hit 69 off 85 balls (11 fours) and

Weerakkody made a stylish 79 off 105 balls with 10 fours. Paceman Delorn Johnson took both wickets to give West Indies ‘A’ the breakthrough after which off-spinner Rahkeem Cornwall, the most successfulbowler in the series dismissed Lahiru Thirimanne for his fourth single digit figure in five innings for two and leg-spinner Damion Jacobs playing his first match of the series accounted for Aselan Gunaratne for 16. Charith Asalanka and Roshen Silva added 56 for the fifth wicket before West ndies ‘A’ once again broke through again in the final session to grab a further three wickets.

Asalanka, the Sri Lanka under 19 world cup captain scored an assured 46 off 95 balls with five fours and a six.

Silva played solidly to remain unbeaten on 40 scored off 87 balls (2 fours) but lost Dasun Shanaka and Jeffrey Vandersay cheaply as West Indies ‘A’ took control to end the day on a high.

Cornwall was again the pick of the West Indies ‘A’ bowlers ending the day with three for 93 to take his series tally to 19 wickets.

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