Suwanji Madanayake Masters Cricket Heroics Shine
Suwanji Madanayake Masters cricket — Veteran all-rounder Suwanji Madanayake delivered a string of outstanding performances to guide Colombo Masters to three consecutive victories at the Masters’ inter-club cricket tournament. His all-round heroics against Pathana Golden Oldies, Nationalised Services Cricket Association, and Coimbatore Rockets earned him the Man of the Match award in all three encounters.
Dominant Start Against Pathana Golden Oldies
Colombo Masters began their campaign in style with a four-wicket win over Pathana Golden Oldies. Madanayake led from the front, claiming 3 for 30 before anchoring the chase with a fluent 52 runs. His efforts helped the side reach 188/8 in 36.1 overs, successfully overhauling the target of 184/9.
Scores:
- Pathana Golden Oldies — 184/9 in 40 overs (Dilshan Sameera 66, Damith Dushantha 23; Riyad Fowzie 2/39, Dulip Wickramarathne 2/36, Suwanji Madanayake 3/30). Colombo Masters — 188/8 in 36.1 overs (Suwanji Madanayake 52, Sanjeewa Ranatunga 29, Sujan Rodrigo 18).
- Man of the Match: Suwanji Madanayake (3/30 and 52).
Match-Winning Spell Against Nationalised Services
In the second game, Madanayake once again proved pivotal as Colombo Masters chased down 205 to secure a narrow two-wicket victory. The seasoned all-rounder took 4 for 40 and contributed 20 runs to the total.
Scores:
- Nationalised Services — 205 in 39.2 overs (Isuru Ariyarathne 59, Nuwan Samarasinghe 33; Dulip Wickramarathne 3/27, Suwanji Madanayake 4/40).
- Colombo Masters — 208/8 in 39.2 overs (Samantha Lorensuhewa 44, Riyad Fowzie 21, Thilan Wijesinghe 19).
- Man of the Match: Suwanji Madanayake (4/40 and 20).
Suwanji Madanayake Finishing in Style Against Coimbatore Rockets
In the final T20 clash, Madanayake capped off a sensational tournament with an unbeaten 35 runs and 2 wickets for 22, helping Colombo Masters post 188 in 20 overs and later bowl out Coimbatore Rockets for 110. His partnership with Sujan Rodrigo (36*) sealed the win.
Scores:
- Colombo Masters — 188 in 20 overs (Suwanji Madanayake 35, Sujan Rodrigo 36, Kapila Shantha 26).
- Coimbatore Rockets — 110 in 16.5 overs (Prabukumar 39, Gihan Shiromal 3/21, Suwanji Madanayake 2/22, Shezard Nizar 3/3 with a hat-trick). Man of the Match: Suwanji Madanayake (2/22 and 35).
A Masterclass in Consistency
Madanayake’s consistent all-round performances reaffirm his reputation as one of Sri Lanka’s finest Masters-level players. With bat and ball, he dominated throughout the competition, demonstrating skill, composure, and leadership that inspired Colombo Masters to an unbeaten campaign.
His tally across the tournament — 9 wickets and 107 runs — underlines his invaluable contribution to the team’s success.
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