Hemantha bags five, as Sri Lanka ‘A’ level series

A five wicket haul by spinner Dushan Hemantha paved the way for Sri Lanka ‘A’ to record a convincing 86-run win over England Lions as Sri Lanka A leveled the three match unofficial ODI series 1-1at the R. Premadasa Stadium yesterday.

England were nicely placed at 164 for 2 in the 28th over, chasing 316 to clinch the series with a match to go but Sri Lankan spinners struck taking three quick wickets as the Lions were reeling at 172 for 5 in the 31st over.