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The “Titans” led by Shafiq Raheem and owned by Michel Elias, emerged as the first winner of the Inaugural Peterite Cricket League “Sixes” 2011, concluded at St. Peter’s College grounds on Sunday.
The “Cup” Final hampered by rain and bad light around 4.00 pm , was reduced to 04 ball overs.
In the “Cup” Final, the “Titans” batting first, who scored 51/3 in 05 overs, beat the “Worriers”, 35/4 in 05 overs, led by Anjelo Rajaratnam and owned by Kitto Fernandopulle.
In the ‘Bowl’ final the “Gladiators” (58/3 in 05) led by Ranmore Martinez and owned by Roshan Dharmaratne, beat the “Spartans” (57/2 in 05) by one run.
The play-off for the 3rd place did not come off, due to bad light. The “Vikings” led by Indunil Anthony and the “Romans” led by Malin Silva were declared as Joint Winners.
The Winner “Titans” was awarded the brand new, Rev. Fr. Sunil Herman Perera Memorial Challenge Trophy, donated by Hareen and Shamindra Marceline.
The runners-up, “Worriers” received the Austin Fernando Memorial Challenge trophy, donated by Travis Fernando.
Joint Winners , “Vikings” & “Romans” shared the Mahesh Kodikara Memorial trophy, donated by Niranjan Madawela.
The following special awards were adjudicated by Malik Mendis.
The Best Fielder, awarded the Dr. H.I.K. Fernando trophy, donated by Shafiq Raheem went to Krishal Magage from the “Titans”.
The Best Bowler, awarded the Rumesh Ratnayake trophy, donated by Krishan Kuruppu went to Angelo Emmanuel from the “Vikings”.
The Best Batsman, awarded the Roy Dias Trophy, donated by Gihan Siriwardena went to Lahiru Milantha from the “Pirates”.
The Man of the Final, awarded the Darrel Wimalaratne Memorial Trophy, donated by Damitha Gomes went to Shalindra Fernando from the “Titans”.
The Man-of-the-tournament awarded the Peterite – Platinum years Cricket 1978/81 trophy, donated by Micheal Elias went to Anjelo Emmanuel from the “Vikings”.
Rev. Fr. Travis Gabriel, Rector, St. Peters College was the Chief Guest at the post tournament awards presentation.
The historic tournament was organized and conducted by the Peterite Cricket Foundation, comprising, Roshan Anthony (President), Niranjan Madawela (Vice President/ Chairman PCL), Chaminda Perera (Secretary), Dion Savarimuthu, (Treasurer) , Sheehan Wijetunga and Angelo Rajaratnam (both Co-ordinators), Chanaka Gunawardena (Tournament Commissioner ), Malinda Warnapura, Briesh Jeganathen and Sherly Van Heer (all Committee Members)
