Captain Dananjaya steers Development XI with unbeaten 81
The Sri Lanka Cricket Development XI ended day one of their four-day encounter versus Surrey on 230 for 6, with captain Nipun Dananjaya unbeaten on 81.
Dananjaya, who had failed to reach double-figures in each of his three previous knocks on tour while opening the batting, pushed himself down to number four, seeking a change in fortunes.the shift paid dividends for the left-hander as he helped the Development XI recover from a tricky 127 for 5 earlier in the day.
Avishka Tharindu (48) combined with the skipper for an important stand of 82 before being dismissed on the cusp of his half-century. Manelker De Silva was the other overnight batter, unbeaten on 13.
The 19-year-old fast-bowler, Thomas Lawes, who dismissed Sri Lanka’s top three in his first spell, was the pick of the bowlers for the hosts.
Only 63 overs were possible on day one after rain wiped out the morning session.
Scores: End of Day One
SLC Development XI 230 for 6
in 63 overs (L. Croospulle 32, N. Dananjaya 81 n.o., Avishka Tharindu 48; Thomas Lawes 3/34, A. Virdi 2/45)