SLA and SLEME Clinch Victories in Inter-Regiment Cricket Championship

Cricket teams of the Sri Lanka Artillery and Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers showcased their prowess as they emerged victorious in their respective divisions during the Inter-Regiment Cricket Championship held on 11 and 13 March 2024 at the Army Cricket Ground in Panagoda.

In Division ‘A’, where 10 Regiments competed for the top spot, the Sri Lanka Artillery clinched the championship, leaving behind the Sri Lanka Army Service Corps in second place. Meanwhile, in Division ‘B’, which featured 14 teams, Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers claimed the title, surpassing the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment.

Notable performances are as follows:

Division ‘A’

Champion - Sri Lanka Artillery

Runner-up - Sri Lanka Army Service Corps

Best Batsman - Lance Corporal R.M.J.S. Rajapaksha of Sri Lanka Army Service Corps

Best Bowler - Infantryman K.D.Premathilaka of Sri Lanka Light Infantry

Man of the Finals - Gunner H.D.R. Zoysa of Sri Lanka Artillery

Man of the Series - Lance Corporal R.M.J.S. Rajapaksha of Sri Lanka Army Service Corps

Division ‘B’’

Champion - Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Runner-up - Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment

Best Batsman - Corporal P.G.L.P. Wijerathna of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment

Best Bowler - Signalman W.A.D. Hasantha of Sri Lanka Signal Corps

Man of the Finals - Craftsman N.G.P.K. Gnanarathna of Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Man of the Series - Corporal P.G.L.P. Wijerathna of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment