MCA 'E' semi-finalists found

Unbeaten, HNB Grameen and DFCC Bank, along with Mercantile Investments and Asia Asset Finance advanced to the semi-finals in the 15th David Pieris Group of Companies sponsored, 'DPGC' Challenge Trophy – MCA 'E' division, 30 Over League Tournament 2017.

In the quarter-finals played over last weekend, HNB Grameen scored a comfortable 81 runs win over John Keells 'C' and Mercantile Investments ended Virtusa’s unbeaten run with an unexpected three wickets win. DFCC Bank defended a moderate total, as they beat HSBC 'A' by 50 runs and in a low scoring game, Asia Asset Finance crushed Commercial Bank 'B' by 65 runs.

Notable performances guiding their respective institutes to the semis came from Damith Perera ( 58) and D. Sandaruwan (55) from HNB Grameen Vs. J. Keells 'C'; Sashrika Pussegolla from Asia Asset Finance ( 45 runs and 3 for 20 Vs. Commercial Bank 'B') and Charith Perera from J. Keells 'C' (90 runs in 43 balls, inclusive of eight sixes and equal number of fours) Vs. HNB Grameen.

The two semi- final matches will be played today are HNB Grameen Vs. Mercantile Investments at the MCA Grounds and at Mattegoda, DFCC Bank meets Asia Asset Finance.