HNB edges out Sri Lanka Air Force

By Shamseer Jaleel

Hatton National Bank (HNB) edged out Sri Lanka Air Force 49-47 in a thrilling final to retain the Champions Trophy at the National Netball Championship 2022 played at the Digana Indoor Stadium last weekend.

Sri Lanka Air Force looked a better outfit early in the game but defending champions HNB settled down to pull off a late win. At the end of the third quarter the game was tied at 39 apiece, but HNB edged the fourth quarter 10-8 to take home the trophy.

 Semi finals

HNB beat Kurunegala DNA 45-17, Sri Lanka Air Force beat Sri Lanka Army 41-36

Third place playoff

Sri Lanka Army beat Kurunegala DNA 68-45

Final

HNB beat Sri Lanka Air Force 49-47

Awards

Best Centre Court Player - Gayanjali Amarawansa (HNB)

Best Shooter - Dharshika Abeywickrama (HNB)

Best Defender - Chaturangi Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka Air Force)

Netball Queen of the Tournament - Malmi Hettiarachchi (HNB)