CDB and HNB ‘A’ qualified for the final of the 33rd Singer-MCA Super Premier League – T20 Tournament 2026 as they registered victories in their respective semi-final encounters played today (11th November).
In the first semi-final, CDB secured a thrilling 4-wicket victory over Hayleys Group ‘A’ to book their place in the final.
Batting first, Hayleys Group ‘A’ posted 179/8 in their allotted 20 overs, with Nuwanidu Fernando leading the batting effort with an impressive 67 off 46 deliveries, including 7 fours and 3 sixes.
Left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage was the standout performer with the ball for CDB, claiming 3 wickets for just 12 runs.
In reply, CDB chased down the target in the final over, reaching 180/6 to seal a 4-wicket win. Pawantha Weerasinghe top scored with a crucial 58 off 39 balls, striking 4 fours and 3 sixes.
Meanwhile, the second semi-final between Fairfirst Insurance and HNB ‘A’ ended in a thrilling tie, with both teams finishing on 170 runs. The contest was subsequently decided by a Super Over.
HNB ‘A’ held their nerve in the tie-breaker, scoring 17 runs in their Super Over before restricting Fairfirst Insurance to just 8 runs to secure their place in the final.
Brief Scores
Hayleys Group ‘A’ – 179/8 (20) Nuwanidu Fernando 67, Pulindu Perera 35, Minod Bhanuka 27, Dunith Wellalage 3/12, Navindu Prabhash 2/51
CDB – 180/6 (19.4) –Pawantha Weerasinghe 58, Shevon Daniel 44, Muditha Lakshan 42, Kavindu Pathirathne 3/27
Result – CDB won by 4 wickets
Fairfirst Insurance – 170/9 (20) Isuru Fernando 35, Dushan Vimukthi 31, Ranesh Silva 26, Gaviru Senhas 22, Chamindu Wijesinghe 3/24, Malsha Tharupathi 2/14
HNB ‘A’ – 170 (19.5) Chamindu Wijesinghe 47, Janishka Perera 34, Sohan de Livera 30, Malsha Tharupathi 21, Ranmith Jayasena 21, Himesh Ramanayake 3/31, Sangeeth Cooray 2/9, Thanuka Dabare 2/40
Result – Match Tied (HNB ‘A’ won via Super Over)
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