The weekend tour of  Entrecastaux 

anserThe Geneva Sri Lanka Cricket (GESL) team traveled over night to Brignoles ” Aix-en-province” in south of France to play a match against Entrecastaux Cricket Team.The cricket ground is situated  in a small village in Entrecastaux which is 40 km away from Bringnoles. By the time the match was commenced it was around 12:45 pm as planned on this very sunny day.The GESL had the privilege of having seniors such as Dugel Janz ,  Sanjeevan Thevar,  Ansar Mehmood, and Ravi Damotharn who have in the past had considerable success in major matches and tours. 

Players :
Dugal(captain) Lalantha, Ravi, Zarook (w/k) Majuran, Satheeskumar, Sanjeewa, Shafwan , Sanjeevan, Wadood, Uddika,& Sunil.

Match Summary:

The GESL: 231/7 in 35 overs (Ex 21) 

The GESL scored 231 runs over a span of 35 overs and lost 7 wickets.  It must be highlighted that we had some significant batting partnerships during this 25 overs. Our opener Ansar stood 2 hours and 37 minutes having scored a brilliant 103 (4×13) runs while Ravi added 51 (4×4, 1×6).  Also Lalantha 16 (4×4) , Uddika 13 (1×4) ,Dugal 12 (1×4)(1×6) and Thevar 7 (1×6) during this exciting innings.

Bowling: Cliff 6-1-37-1, Roshan 6-0-33-0, Rai 4-0-29-0, Kalith 2-0-23-0, Chaminda 6-0-22-3, Anthony 6-1-34-2, Andy 3-0-37-0Kavi 2-0-13-0Entrecastaux : 173/9  in 35 overs (Ex 15)
Roshan batted a brilliant 83 runs and not out (4×8)(1×6) while Anthony 15, ( 3×4) Chaminda 29 (4×4,)( 1×6), Clif 13 (1×4) (1×6).

Bowling; Ravi 3-0-33-1, Uddika 4-0-21-1, Majuran 7-0-26-1, Lalantha 6-1-30-3, Sanjeevan 7-1-23-1, Wadood 7-0-37-1, Kumar 1-0-1-0

GESL CC won the match by 58 runs.