Exchanges even on day one of top of the table clash

In a repeat of the National Super League Limited-Over final, Kandy and Jaffna ended the first day of the four-day League tournament on equal terms at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium yesterday.

Invited to bat first Kandy assisted by half-centuries from Oshada Fernando and Lahiru Udara reached 243-5 off 68 overs before bad light brought an early finish to the day. At the wickets were Sahan Arachchige (41*) and Kasun Vidura (22*) having figured in an unfinished sixth wicket stand of 50.