2020’s edition of the MCA Masters ‘Sixes’ tournament which was conducted for the 2nd time, was won by Sampath Bank led by Swanji Madanayake.
Maliban win a cliffhanger to lift the trophy
The victorious Sampath Bank team, who managed to defeat HNB ‘B’ in the Final at the MCA grounds on Saturday (29th August), boasted reputed names in their line-up, including Rangana Herath, Charitha Buddhika, Shantha Kalavitigoda, Suboda Jayawardena and Chamara Zoysa.
Hayleys, the undisputed champions
The tournament was played between 12 teams in 4 groups and was sponsored by Maliban Biscuits Manufactories (Pvt) Ltd.
Brief Scores
HNB “B” – 55/3 (5) (Nimesh Perera 20, Sajeewa de Silva 21, Charitha Buddhika 1/14, Rangana Herath 1/13)
Sampath Bank – 57/2 (4.1) (Shantha Kalavitigoda 25, Charitha Buddhika 18, Anush Perera 2/11)
Special Awards:
- Best Bowler – Anush Perera /HNB ‘B’ (4-1-30-5)
- Best Batsman : Shantha Kalavitigoda / Sampath Bank (04 innings 86 runs with 2 not outs)
- Most Number of Sixes : 7 hit by Charinda Fernando – Allianz Finance
- Man of the Final : Charitha Buddhika (Sampath Bank) -1/13 & 18 runs
- Most Senior Player : Sujith Sirimanne (Singer Sri Lanka) -54 years
