Sampath Bank-Ceylinco clash in final

Defending champions Sampath Bank led by Jeevan Mendis with the league title already in their pocket will confront stiff opposition when they take on the strong Ceylinco SC outfit in the 15th Singer MCA Premier League knock out tournament final which will be worked off at the Colts CC Grounds today.

Last year Sampath Bank won both titles for the first time. They beat East West Marketing by 104 runs in last year's knock out tournament final at the P. Saravanamuttu Stadium.

When the two teams met in their league outing at the FTZ grounds, Sampath Bank scored a resounding seven wickets win over Ceylinco SC. The final will be presided by a colourful opening ceremony.

Singer's Marketing Director, Asitha Abeysekera being the Guest of Honour. The glittering awards presentation for both segments will take place on field after the final, graced by the Chairman of Singer and Patron of MCA, Hemaka Amarasuriya.

The Teams:

Sampath Bank (from): Jeewan Mendis (Captain), Rangana Herath, Charith Sylvester, Thilina Kandambi, Shantha Kalavitigoda, Hasantha Fernando, Dilruwan Perera, Dilhara Lokuhettige, Kaushal Silva, Chamara De Soyza, Malinga Surappulige, Chamara Perera, Nuwan Perera and Suwanji Madanayake.

Ceylinco SC (from): Indika de Seram (Captain), Malintha Gajanayake, Sanjeewa Weerasinghe, Marvan Atapattu, Ruwin Peiris, Upul Chandana, Anil Rideegammanagedera, Thilina Thushara Mirando, Chanaka Welagedera, Akalanka Ganegama, Chaminda Vidanapathirana, Sachithra Senanayake, Chanaka Komasaru, Tharanga Lakshitha and Nisal Randika.

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