28/06/2026
ππ€π MCG OBA Qatar Clinch the 6th Lovers' Quarrel 2026 for the Third Consecutive Time! ππ€π
The 6th Lovers' Quarrel 2026 between MCG OBA Qatar and RCG OBA Qatar was successfully held on 25th June 2026 at the Qatar Foundation Cricket Ground.
After winning the toss, RCG OBA Qatar elected to field first. MCG's opening pair, Vishal Senarathna and Ashan Weerawarna, gave their team a superb start with a 58-run partnership in just 5.3 overs.
Following Ashan's dismissal, Nalaka Gurugamage joined Vishal to produce a magnificent 169-run partnership, putting MCG firmly in control.
MCG OBA Qatar posted a commanding 255/4 in their 20 overs.
π₯ MCG OBA Qatar Batting Highlights
π Vishal Senarathna β 141 runs off 60 balls (11 Fours & 11 Sixes)
π Nalaka Gurugamage β 47 runs off 39 balls
π― RCG OBA Qatar Bowling Highlights
β’ Dulanja Premadasa β 2/34
β’ Chathura Douglas β 1/42
β’ Yuresh Gunasekara β 1/45
In reply, RCG OBA Qatar lost an early wicket when Nalaka Gurugamage dismissed Chathura Douglas in the first over with the score on 6.
Uvindu Nanayakkara then removed Yuresh Gunasekara, reducing RCG to 31/2.
Captain Roshan Megawarna and Viduranga Nadeeshan rebuilt the innings before Saman Fonseka broke the partnership at 70. Saman continued his outstanding spell by dismissing Jayashan at 129 (brilliantly stumped by Vishal Senarathna) and later removed Rajitha Jayasooriya at 169.
The biggest breakthrough came when Vishal Senarathna dismissed the dangerous Roshan Megawarna, who was brilliantly caught by Ashan Weerawarna. It was a spectacular catch and one of the defining moments of the match.
Roshan played a magnificent innings of 77 runs from 37 balls, including 6 fours and 5 sixes. Tilanka Kariyawasam remained unbeaten on 37 runs from 21 balls, but RCG OBA Qatar finished on 219/8.
π₯ RCG OBA Qatar Batting Highlights
π Roshan Megawarna β 77 runs off 37 balls (6 Fours & 5 Sixes)
π Tilanka Kariyawasam β 37 runs* off 21 balls
π― MCG OBA Qatar Bowling Highlights
β’ Saman Fonseka β 3 wickets for 45 runs
β’ Nalaka Gurugamage β 2 wickets for 17 runs
π Match Result
MCG OBA Qatar won by 36 runs, successfully defending the Lovers' Quarrel Trophy and becoming champions for the third consecutive year! πππ
π Match Awards
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Player of the Match: Vishal Senarathna (MCG OBA Qatar)
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Best Batsman: Roshan Megawarna (RCG OBA Qatar)
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Best Bowler: Saman Fonseka (MCG OBA Qatar)
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Best Fielder: Ashan Weerawarna (MCG OBA Qatar)
π Congratulations to both teams for displaying outstanding sportsmanship and entertaining everyone with a thrilling encounter. A special congratulations to MCG OBA Qatar on securing their third consecutive Lovers' Quarrel Championship.
π€π Hail Mahinda! ππ€