Sri Lanka Wins Two Matches In USA (23 Apr 1996)

Sri Lanka cricket team wins two matches in America

Sri Lanka registered their second win on their maiden tour of the United States when they beat Southern California by 28 runs in a limited over cricket match ended at Woodley Park Cricket Grounds, Van Nuys, San Fernando Valley, California on Sunday. Electing to bat first, Sri Lanka made 164 all out in 40 overs. Kumara Dharmasena (34), Upul Chandana (24) and Romesh Kaluwitharana (21) were the main scorers. In reply, the home team were shot out for 136 in 38.5 overs with Carl Daniels making a top score of 37.

In their previous match played on Saturday at the same grounds, Sri Lanka beat the USA national team by 74 runs. Arjuna Ranatunga and his World champion team is scheduled to return to the island on Wednesday after their dual tour of the Caribbean Islands and the USA.

Source:: Daily News (https://www.lanka.net)