22/03/2026
🏏 Match Report – CDCA Division 3 Tournament | Feb 28, 2026
Rukmalgama Cricket Club kicked off the 2026 season with a thrilling victory, defeating Katubadda Sports Club by 17 runs in a nail-biting contest! 💪🔥
Winning the toss, skipper Sharmeegan Sridheran elected to bat first. Despite early pressure from the opposition bowlers, he led from the front with a brilliant innings of 92 runs (138 balls, 14 boundaries). Valuable contributions from Shehan Perera (28 off 22) and Devarajan Prashandren (34 off 59) helped Rukmalgama post a competitive total of 210 all out in 45 overs. A quick cameo from Dan Vass (13 off 😎 added the finishing touch.
Katubadda SC started their chase under pressure, with Rukmalgama bowlers striking early to reduce them to 14/3. A strong partnership of 84 runs between Thisath Senula and Aken Perera brought them back into the game, but our bowlers held their nerve under pressure.
💥 Bowling Hero:
Dan Vass delivered a match-winning performance with 3 wickets for 37 runs in 10 overs, supported brilliantly by Mithuush Lakshman (2/36). The rest of the bowling unit chipped in with crucial breakthroughs to bowl out Katubadda SC for 193 in 45 overs.
👏 Team Effort, True Spirit!
This victory reflects the determination, unity, and fighting spirit of the entire team. Starting the season with such a strong performance sets the tone for what’s ahead!
🎉 A Proud Milestone
This marks our 18th consecutive year participating in the CDCA Division 3 Tournament. A heartfelt thank you to all our past players, supporters, and sponsors who have been part of this incredible journey.
💛💙 Let’s keep the momentum going, Rukmalgama family!
