20th March 2024 16:26:48 Hours
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