Colombo South crowned Prima U-15 champions
View(s):Winning the toss and electing to bat first, Colombo South scored 214 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 49 overs. In reply, Kandy was bowled out for 65 runs in 25.5 overs, crowning Colombo South as the champions of the Prima U15 SLYL 2024 tournament.
The champion Colombo South team celebrating their win of Prima Under-15 Youth League 2024
Reshan Solomons of Colombo South scored 77 runs off 99 balls, with 11 fours, recording the only half-century in the final match. Together with Mahiru Kodituwakku, he built a 51-run partnership. Reshan was awarded the Best Batsman of the Tournament title.
Chanithu Kankanamage of Colombo South, who took 5 wickets for 22 runs in the final match, became the Player of the Final, while Dushen Udawela of Colombo South earned the Player of the Tournament title. Yumal Egodage of Dambulla, who took 13 wickets in 4 matches, was named the Best Bowler of the Tournament.
“The tournament gave the youngsters a big opportunity to play, perform, and further enhance their cricketing skills and gain vital exposure to shape up and aspire to be among the future generation of Sri Lankan cricketers. I also wish to thank Prima for continuing to be a part of empowering the youngsters,” Ashley de Silva, the CEO of SLC, said.
Prima U-15 SLYL 2024, a 50-over tournament, commenced on November 21, featuring young cricketers selected from district-level competitions. These players competed in five teams, namely Colombo North, Colombo South, Dambulla, Galle, and Kandy.
“This tournament has consistently identified and nurtured exceptional young talent over the years. On behalf of Prima Group Sri Lanka, I would like to express my gratitude to Sri Lanka Cricket for allowing us to continue this partnership, which aligns with Prima’s ongoing commitment to nurturing the next generation of young cricketers in the country,” Andy Wirawan, the Group General Manager of Prima Group Sri Lanka, remarked.
Since 2007, Prima Group Sri Lanka has been the proud official sponsor of the Prima U-15 SLYL tournament, which has served as a platform for thousands of young cricketers to represent their districts and, subsequently, their provinces. Many talented cricketers, both past and present, who represent the national cricket team have had their beginnings at this tournament.
“The Prima Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League serves as a platform for aspiring young cricketers to advance their careers to both national and international levels. It’s inspiring to see the passion and skill displayed by these young cricketers, and we are proud to support their journey through this tournament,” Sajith Gunaratne, the General Manager of Ceylon Agro Industries, Prima Group Sri Lanka, stated.