Bristol Sri Lankans Cricket Club

A tough afternoon for our 2nd XI this weekend, as a short-handed side of just nine players battled against Stapleton CC 3rd XI, eventually falling to a 169-run defeat.

After winning the toss and electing to field, the boys faced a difficult task with two players missing in the field as Stapleton posted 375/4 from their 40 overs. Despite the disadvantage, the lads kept working hard throughout the innings, with Sachi, Asanka, Naufel and Sanjaya each picking up a wicket.

Facing a huge target and with a shortened batting line-up, Asanka produced an outstanding innings at the top of the order, leading the fight with a superb 95, including 10 fours and a six. Weshan contributed 25 and Roshan added 19 as the boys continued to battle, eventually reaching 206 in 37.5 overs.

A special appreciation for Asanka, who put together a brilliant innings under difficult circumstances and came agonisingly close to a deserved century.

The final score doesn’t tell the whole story for a 2nd XI that took to the field with only nine players. A difficult afternoon, but plenty of credit to everyone who stepped up and competed until the end. We regroup and go again next week.

A brilliant performance from our 1st XI this weekend, as the lads secured an 87-run victory over Old Bristolians Westbury CC 2nd XI.

After winning the toss and electing to bat first, BSLCC posted a strong 236/7 from their 40 overs. The innings was built around two excellent contributions from the middle order. Benura made a composed 60 from 68 balls, hitting 10 fours, before Sachintha took charge with a superb 98 from 81 balls, including 10 fours and 3 sixes. The pair put together a crucial 85-run partnership, taking the score from 61/3 to 146/4 and putting the innings firmly back on track. Thisun then added a useful unbeaten 13 towards the end as the lads set a challenging total.

The bowlers backed it up with an excellent team display, bowling Old Bristolians Westbury out for 149 in 35 overs. Chinthaka set the tone with a superb 2-22 from 8 overs, including three maidens, while Deepal was equally impressive with 2-19 from 7 overs and two maidens. Sachintha continued his excellent day with 2-31, and Bisanda also picked up 2-16 from 4 overs. Thisun and Deron added a wicket each to complete a dominant bowling performance.

A special mention to Sachintha, who was deservedly named BSLCC Man of the Match for a brilliant all-round performance, falling agonisingly short of a century with 98 from 81 balls before adding 2 wickets with the ball.

A commanding team victory from the 1st XI, built around a match-defining middle-order partnership and backed up by a disciplined bowling display. Well played, lads.

BSLCC End of Season Gathering! 🎉

Let’s get together after the final matches and wrap up the season the BSLCC way! 💙💛

📅 Saturday, 29th August
📍 Kottu Hut, Cotham
🍽️ Buffet £12pp

All players and club supporters are welcome! 🙌

A fantastic performance from our 2nd XI this weekend, as the boys secured a convincing eight-wicket victory over Whitchurch CC (Somerset) 2nd XI.

After Whitchurch won the toss and elected to bat first, BSLCC produced an excellent bowling display to dismiss them for 125 in 28.3 overs. Bisanda was the standout performer with the ball, taking an outstanding 4-23 from his 8 overs, including a maiden. Naufel then ripped through the lower order with an excellent 3-9 from just 2.3 overs, while Navam picked up 2-25 from 6 overs. Roshan also bowled a very tidy spell, finishing with 1-15 from 5 overs, including two maidens, as the boys kept the pressure on throughout the innings.

Chasing 126, BSLCC lost Asanka early for 2 before Weshan contributed 14 from 19 balls. When Weshan departed with the score at 49/2, Jeevan and Keshan took complete control of the chase.

Jeevan produced a brilliant unbeaten 50 from 48 balls, hitting 7 fours, while Keshan played an excellent attacking innings of 39 not out from 37 balls, including 3 fours and 3 sixes. The pair put together an unbeaten 77-run partnership to take BSLCC comfortably over the line at 126/2 in just 17.4 overs.

A special mention to Bisanda, who was deservedly named BSLCC Man of the Match for his superb spell of 4-23, playing a huge role in restricting Whitchurch to a total the boys were able to chase down comfortably.

A complete team performance from the 2nd XI, with a clinical display with the ball followed by a confident and composed run chase. A brilliant eight-wicket win. Well played, boys.

A disappointing result for our 1st XI this weekend, as the lads suffered a five-wicket defeat against Frenchay CC 2nd XI.

After Frenchay won the toss and elected to field, BSLCC were bowled out for 156 in 39 overs. Inoshan led the way with 33 from 55 balls, including 4 fours and a six, while Onila added an attacking 29 from 33 balls with 5 fours. Chinthaka contributed 25 from 28 balls, and Deepal made a valuable 21 from 40 as the pair shared a 43-run partnership after the score had slipped to 77/5. Sachintha finished unbeaten on 13, but BSLCC were unable to bat through their full allocation.

The bowlers gave the team a strong start, reducing Frenchay to 36/3. Hansika was outstanding, taking 3-17 from his 8 overs and delivering two maidens. Deepal also bowled well, finishing with 1-27 from 6 overs, including two maidens, while Sachintha claimed 1-19 from 5. Chinthaka produced a disciplined spell of 0-29 from his 8 overs with two maidens.

Frenchay recovered through an 84-run fourth-wicket partnership between Joe Moss and Max Richards. Moss made 40 before being dismissed by Sachintha, while Richards finished unbeaten on 41. Don Kulathungage then struck an unbeaten 24 from 19 balls as Frenchay reached 160/5 in 34.4 overs.

A special appreciation for Hansika’s excellent spell of 3-17, which gave BSLCC a genuine opportunity to defend the total. Inoshan, Onila, Chinthaka and Deepal also made important contributions with the bat.

A tough result for the 1st XI after a promising start with the ball. The effort was there, but Frenchay’s middle-order recovery ultimately proved decisive. We go again next week.

Our 2nd XI are back on the road this week with an away fixture against Whitchurch CC (Somerset) 2nd XI.

The boys head into another important away test and will be looking to build on last weekend’s victory. If you’re nearby, come along and show your support.

Our 1st XI return to the Fry Club this week as they host Frenchay CC 2nd XI.

Another important home fixture awaits, and the lads will be looking to deliver a strong performance from the first ball. Come down and get behind the team.

A fantastic performance from our 2nd XI this weekend, as the boys secured an impressive six-wicket victory over Taveners CC 1st XI.

After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Taveners posted 242/4 from their 40 overs. Deron delivered a disciplined spell of 1-38 from his 8 overs, including a maiden, while Roshan took 1-41 from 8. Bisanda finished with 1-44 from his 8 overs, and Navam picked up 1-42 from 7 overs, including a maiden.

BSLCC made a strong start to the chase, with Asanka and Weshan sharing a 79-run opening partnership. Weshan contributed an important 39 from 40 balls, hitting 6 fours, before Asanka and Jeevan took control with a superb 103-run partnership for the second wicket. Jeevan played an excellent innings of 59 from 50 balls, including 5 fours and a six, while Asanka remained composed throughout the chase.

After three wickets fell between 182 and 210, Navam joined Asanka and produced a valuable unbeaten 18 from just 12 balls, hitting 3 fours. The pair completed the chase with an unbroken 34-run partnership, taking BSLCC to 244/4 in 38.3 overs. Asanka finished with a magnificent unbeaten 97 from 115 balls, including 8 fours, carrying his bat and guiding the team over the line.

A special mention to Asanka, who was deservedly named BSLCC Man of the Match for his magnificent unbeaten 97. He carried his bat throughout the innings and provided the foundation for a superb successful run chase.

A brilliant chase from the 2nd XI, built on important partnerships and composure under pressure. Well played, boys.

A brilliant fighting performance from our 1st XI this weekend, as the lads secured a four-wicket victory over Frampton Cotterell CC 1st XI.

After winning the toss and electing to field, BSLCC produced an excellent bowling display to dismiss Frampton Cotterell for 140 in 35.4 overs. Deepal was outstanding, taking 3-15 from his 8 overs and delivering four maidens. Chinthaka claimed 2-30 from 8 overs, while Inoshan, Sachintha, Hansika and Benura collected a wicket each. Benura was particularly economical, finishing with superb figures of 1-4 from 3 overs.

The chase started badly, with BSLCC reduced to 37/5 despite Lahiru contributing a quick 24 from 22 balls, including 4 fours and a six. Benura and Sachintha then produced a match-changing partnership, adding 91 runs for the sixth wicket. Benura played a brilliant unbeaten innings of 52 from 42 balls, hitting 8 fours and a six, while Sachintha provided excellent support with 37 from 49 balls, including 6 fours. After Sachintha departed at 128/6, Thisun joined Benura and finished unbeaten on 5 as BSLCC reached 141/6 in 26.3 overs.

A special mention to Benura, who was deservedly named BSLCC Man of the Match for his outstanding all-round contribution. His economical spell of 1-4 was followed by a match-winning unbeaten 52 when the team was under serious pressure at 37/5.

A proper fighting victory from the 1st XI, built on an excellent bowling performance and a brilliant recovery with the bat. Well played, lads.

A tough result for our 2nd XI this weekend, as the boys suffered a 37-run defeat against Bristol Mavericks CC 1st XI.

After Bristol Mavericks won the toss and elected to bat first, they posted 212 all out in 36.3 overs. Asanka was outstanding with the ball, taking 5-32 from his 8 overs, including a maiden. Suneth, Navam, Bisanda and Keshan also claimed a wicket each, with Keshan returning figures of 1-18 from his 3 overs. The bowlers were backed by an incredible effort in the field, stopping crucial runs and keeping the pressure on the Mavericks.

In reply, Asanka and Weshan gave BSLCC an excellent start with a 98-run opening partnership. Asanka made a strong 50 from 48 balls, hitting 7 fours, while Weshan scored 47 from 55 balls with 9 fours. However, the innings then slipped from 98 without loss to 140/8. Suneth fought hard with an unbeaten 19 from 34 balls, while Deron added 14 from 17, but BSLCC eventually finished on 175/9 from their 40 overs.

A special appreciation for Asanka’s outstanding all-round performance. He followed his five-wicket haul of 5-32 with a half-century at the top of the order, contributing significantly with both bat and ball.

A disappointing result, but a brilliant effort from everyone and positives to take away from the weekend. We go again next week.