ECB Bunbury XI against SL Under-16 Development Squad
28th March 2017, Colombo: The ECB Bunbury XI started their short tour by playing at the Colts Ground in Colombo against a Sri Lankan Development U16 Squad.
Having elected to bat first the tourists found themselves under pressure through some excellent new ball bowling from Niduka Malshith and Ashan Dilhara (man of the match).
From 19 for 5 it took good application from the tourists to reach 134 with Hamidullah Quadri (Derbyshire) and Sean Sullivan (Essex) showing the way.
The tourists needed to be at their best with the ball to apply any pressure, and if a straightforward chance had been accepted at 55 for 3 could have created some nervousness in the home dressing room.
This was not to be, and mature batting from Shamaaz and Umayanga guided the hosts to a comfortable and well deserved 6 wicket victory.
The tourists, given this was their first outdoor experience for several months, will now know what is required to play against a well prepared opposition in challenging conditions.
This tour has been arranged to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Bunbury Festival, which since its foundation in 1986 by David English CBE, has brought together the best Under-15 cricketers in England and Wales.
The second match is being played Colts Ground today (28th March)
| The Itinerary for the tour is as follows:
28th March – 2nd 50 Over Match – Colts CC, Colombo 30th March – 3rd 50 Over Match – Surrey Cricket Ground 1st April – 4th 50 Over Match – Galle International Stadium |
