15th Elephant House Lemonade Trophy kicks off

Elephant House Beverages Marketing Manager Nadina Fernando (centre, left) handing over the sponsorship to MCA President Roshan Iddamalgoda (centre, right). Looking on is Ceylon Cold Stores PLC Asst. Manager Technical P.K. Abeygunasekera, MCA General Secretary Nalin Wickremasinghe, MCA Executive Committee Member and Sponsorship Committee Member Rohan Somawansa, and MCA Tournament Committee Chairman Sujeewa de Silva

Fan-favourite Elephant House Lemonade kicked off its 15th annual Elephant House Lemonade Trophy (MCA ‘D’ division) 40-over tournament last weekend.  

Sponsored by Ceylon Cold Stores PLC, a member of the John Keells Group, and brand owners for Elephant House, this is one of the longest running tournaments in the MCA (Mercantile Cricket Association), having commenced in 2003.

The Elephant House Lemonade Trophy (MCA ‘D’ division) 40-over tournament encompasses 14 teams.

Having conducted its first forays on 27 and 28 January, the tournament will be comprised of two rounds, the League and the Knockout. The League consist of 42 matches being played until 14 March, while the Knockout will be seven matches held at the MCA on 17 March (Quarter Finals), 24 March (Semi Finals) and 1 April (Final). 

In addition to the awarding of the Elephant House Lemonade Trophy, the tournament will also see awards given out by Elephant House for Best Batsman, Best Bowler, Man of the Series, and Man of the Final.

“We are pleased to award the Elephant House Lemonade Trophy this year for the 15th time, to help continue a strong tradition of Mercantile Cricket and sports in Sri Lanka,” said Elephant House Head of Beverages and John Keells Holdings Vice President Belindra Weerasinghe.