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NCC-SSC Limited over game for the J R Jayewardene Trophy
By Marlon Fernandopulle
The seventh edition of the NCC-SSC limited over clash for the J R Jayewardene trophy will be played on the 2nd of October (Sunday) at the NCC grounds. This year the organizers have taken a further step forward to concurrently have a twenty-twenty game for the veteran players (over forty years) of the two clubs at the SSC grounds.

The cream of Sri Lanka players including the likes of Kumar Sangakkara, Russell Arnold, Upul Chandana, Lasith Malinga, Upul Tharanga, Prasanna Jayawardene, Ravindra Pushpakumara (NCC) and Marvan Atapattu, Mahela Jayawardene, Tilan Samaraweera, Dilhara Fernando, Nuwan Zoysa, Avishka Gunawardene (SSC) are expected to play in this year’s game. NCC lead the tally with three wins to their opponents two, with one game ending in a no–decision. Last year’s encounter was won by NCC.

Two former Sri Lanka Captains - Arjuna Ranatunge (SSC) and Hashan Tilakaratne (NCC), captained the inaugural game. Some of the stars of the past are expected to play in the twenty – twenty game which will also have a super substitute. Thus being the first instance when the new concept is being used in a domestic match.

In addition to the high standard of Cricket that will be witnessed, the much looked forward to game between NCC and SSC provides an ideal opportunity to foster the fellowship between the two great Clubs which have stayed very close as neighbours over the years.

Former SSC and Sri Lanka captain Anura Tennekoon will be the adjudicator while former NCC and Sri Lanka wicket keeper Brig. Dr H I K Fernando will be the Chief Guest.

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