CDB were crowned champions of the 33rd Singer-MCA Super Premier League – T20 Tournament 2026 as they registered a convincing 46-run victory over HNB ‘A’ in the final played today (13th November) at the MCA Grounds in Colombo.
Meanwhile, Hayleys Group ‘A’ secured third place in the tournament with a thrilling three-wicket victory over Fairfirst Insurance in the third-place match played at the CCC Grounds in Colombo.
CDB’s title triumph was powered by outstanding batting performances from Ashen Bandara and Muditha Lakshan, who produced a spectacular partnership to post a massive total of 234/3 in their allotted 20 overs.
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Bandara led the charge with an unbeaten 102 off just 45 deliveries, smashing 7 fours and 8 sixes, while Lakshan remained unbeaten on 92 off 47 balls, including 6 fours and 6 sixes.
In reply, HNB ‘A’ managed to score 188 runs in their 20 overs, falling 46 runs short of the target. Ranmith Jayasena top-scored for HNB ‘A’ with an explosive 85 off 40 deliveries, featuring 4 fours and 8 sixes.
Left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage was the pick of the bowlers for CDB, claiming 3 wickets for 30 runs to help his side seal a comprehensive victory and lift the championship trophy.
In the third-place match, Hayleys Group ‘A’ pulled off an impressive three-wicket victory over Fairfirst Insurance in a high-scoring encounter.
Batting first, Fairfirst Insurance posted a formidable 231/6 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to brilliant unbeaten half-centuries from Geeth Kumara and Anuk Fernando.
Kumara top-scored with an unbeaten 72 off 43 balls, striking 3 fours and 5 sixes, while Fernando contributed an unbeaten 51 off just 28 deliveries, including 3 fours and 4 sixes.
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Chasing a challenging target of 232, Hayleys Group ‘A’ produced an excellent batting effort to reach the target in the final over with three wickets remaining.
Nuwanidu Fernando anchored the successful run chase with a scintillating knock of 81 off just 32 balls, smashing 8 fours and 6 sixes to guide Hayleys Group ‘A’ to victory and secure third place in the tournament.
Brief Scores
Final
CDB – 234/3 (20) Ashen Bandara 102*, Muditha Lakshan 92*, Adeesha Thilanchana 2/34
HNB ‘A’ – 188 (18.4) Ranmith Jayasena 85, Adeesha Thilanchana 30, Sohan de Livera 28, Dunith Wellalage 3/30, Lahiru Madushanka 2/28, Sachindu Colombage 2/34, Movin Subasinghe 2/40
Result – CDB won by 46 runs
3rd Place Match
Fairfirst Insurance – 231/6 (20) Geeth Kumara 72*, Anuk Fernando 51*, Sanoj Darshika 42, Isuru Fernando 32, Kavindu Pathirathne 2/48
Hayleys Group ‘A’ – 232/7 (19.1) Nuwanidu Fernando 81, Sahan Kosala 30, Pulindu Perera 29, Minod Bhanuka 26, Sanoj Darshika 3/33, Himesh Ramanayake 2/41
Result – Hayleys Group ‘A’ won by 3 wickets
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