Sangakkara continues blistering form

Pace-setters Basnahira North suffered their first defeat in the tournament when they received a 192-run thrashing at the hands of Kandurata under lights at the Premadasa Stadium. Captain Kumar Sangakkara once again set the tone for his team's second successive win with a brilliant knock of 96 off 84 balls that led them to an imposing 296 for 5. Tharanga Paranavithana (75) who shared a 118-run third wicket stand with Sangakkara and Chamara Kapugedera (60 not out) were also among the runs. Basnahira North were bundled out for a disappointing 104 with Extras (21) being the top scorer.

Wayamba kept their hopes of reaching the final alive when they defeated Ruhuna by 39 runs in a match reduced to 22-overs-a-side due to rain in Kurunegala. Wayamba rattled up 143 for 5 with Jehan Mubarak making an unbeaten run-a-ball 47. Ruhuna were never in the hunt following Farveez Maharoof's double strike in his first over and were bundled out for 104. Legspinner Kaushal Lokuarachchi cleaned up the innings with 4 for 24. Wayamba's second win in three games increases their points tally to nine, equal with second placed Kandurata. Ruhuna, who missed their captain Sanath Jayasuriya (who is abroad) for this game, are virtually out of the final with two defeats in as many matches.