The People’s Bank Cricket Team emerged champions of the Nationalised Services Cricket League 2026 – Division II, defeating Bank of Ceylon (BOC) by a commanding 125 runs in the final played at the Nationalised Services Cricket Ground, Rathmalana.

Batting first after winning the toss, People’s Bank scored 210/9 in 40 overs, with Sahan Harshana top-scoring with 45 runs and Kasun Gunaratne contributing 40. BOC’s Nalaka Dharmakeerthi was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2/26.

In reply, BOC were bowled out after struggling to build momentum against the People’s Bank attack. Kalinga Kumara top-scored with 38 runs, while People’s Bank’s Piyushan Iruka produced an outstanding bowling performance, claiming 4/13 to spearhead his team’s victory.

source – peoples bank

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