The 31st Singer MCA Super Premier League 2024, featuring seven competitive teams, is underway, with Sporty.lk as the official broadcasting partner, bringing the tournament’s thrilling moments to fans worldwide.
Teams and Format
The league includes teams like Hatton National Bank, Hayleys Group, Fairfirst Insurance, and Citizens Development Business Finance (CDB), along with newcomers Maliban Biscuits and the returning Sri Lanka Cricket XI. The tournament is conducted in three stages: the League, Knockout, and T20.
Maliban Biscuits emerged as the League Stage champions after 21 matches concluded on November 22. The knockout stage, featuring the top four teams, begins with semifinals on November 28, rescheduled due to weather, followed by the final on November 30.
The T20 segment, excluding Sri Lanka Cricket XI, will be held from December 2 to 8, featuring six teams in a league format leading to criss-cross semifinals and a final.
Semifinal Matchups
- Maliban Biscuits (L1) vs. Hayleys Group (L4)
- Fairfirst Insurance (L2) vs. CDB Finance (L3)
Past and Present Highlights
Last year, Fairfirst Insurance claimed the league title, while the Knock-Out final was a no-result shared by CL Synergy and Hayleys Group. CL Synergy also won the T20 segment.
This year, Maliban Biscuits and Sri Lanka Cricket XI have added a fresh dynamic, with Maliban dominating the league stage and Sri Lanka Cricket XI making a strong comeback after a hiatus.
Players and Recognition
A panel of match referees appointed by the MCA, along with umpires from the Sri Lanka Association of Cricket Umpires, oversees the tournament. Players compete for titles such as Best Batsman, Best Bowler, and Man of the Series, with the league’s top performer receiving a Singer LED TV.
Sponsorship and Media Conference
The sponsorship handover and media conference took place on November 26 at the MCA Legends Wing. Singer Sri Lanka PLC’s Marketing Director, Janmesh Anthony, presented the sponsorship to MCA President Mahesh De Alwis.
Tune in for the Action
Fans can catch all the action live on Sporty.lk, the official broadcaster for the MCA Super Premier League, ensuring widespread access to one of the country’s most prestigious cricket tournaments.
