Elpitiya Plantations emerged champions at the Plantations Cricket Tournament

Elpitiya Plantations PLC won the Inter-Plantations Cricket Tournament 2022, organised by Dimbula Athletic and Cricket Club. 

Elpitiya Plantations won the Championship after a tough game against Malwatte Valley Plantations whilst defeating Talawakelle Plantations at the semi-finals. At the finals, Elpitiya scored 67 runs during their six overs. This is the second win for Elpitiya Plantations since 2019. 

Sivaneshan Dilukshan from Elpitiya Plantations was awarded the ‘Best Bowler’ of the tournament.  “It was truly a combined effort of our entire team, and we are thrilled to be able to win the championship for the second time,” said the winning captain S. Dilukshan. 

The winning team from Elpitiya Plantations consisted of S. Dilukshan (C), Asela Udumulla, Anushka Baddevithana, Shihara Pereira, Pramoth Banara, Wajira Umayanga, Harith Mutthettuwatha, Sajith Edirisinghe, Vimukthi Nethumal and Nawod Dhananjaya.

A total of 19 teams participated from plantation companies across the country which made the cricket tournament more competitive and interesting. The annual event is held since 2002 among the Regional Plantation Companies, attended by the planters’ community.