The Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament is the main domestic limited overs cricket competition in Sri Lanka.It was established in 2020–21 and has existed under four different names.replacing the Premier Limited Overs Tournament, after Sri Lanka Cricket failed to approve the latter due to delays in their domestic cricket structure.[1][2][3][4]
| Countries |  Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Sri Lanka Cricket |
| Format | List A cricket |
| First edition | 2020–21 |
| Latest edition | 2024 |
| Tournament format | Group stage and knockout |
| Number of teams | 18 |
| Current champion | Ace Capital (1st title) |
| Most successful | Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club (2 titles) |
| Website | Official Website |
Participating teams and format
editThe competition begins with a round-robin tournament featuring two groups of 9. The groups were organised geographically with a Group A and a Group B until 2021, since when the groups have decided by a draw.
As of 2023, the top two teams in each group progress to the knock-out stage of the competition.
Team
editGroup A
edit- Burgher Recreation Club
- Colombo Cricket Club
- Colts Cricket Club
- Galle Cricket Club
- Kandy Customs Cricket Club
- Negombo Cricket Club
- Nugegoda Sports and Welfare Club
- Panadura Sports Club
- Ragama Cricket Club
- Sinhalese Sports Club
- Sri Lanka Army Sports Club
Group B
edit- Ace Capital Cricket Club
- Badureliya Sports Club
- Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club
- Chilaw Marians Cricket Club
- Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club
- Moors Sports Club
- Nondescripts Cricket Club
- Police Sports Club
- Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Club
- Sebastianites Cricket and Athletic Club
- Sri Lanka Navy Sports Club
- Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club
Winners
editReferences
edit- ^ "Limited-over tourney to replace SLC's Premier Club Championship of season 2019/20". The Batsman. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
- ^ "Domestic cricket season to start with Major L/O on October 27". Daily News. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "Overseas flavour in ongoing Major Limited Overs tournament". Daily FT. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ "Tamil Union crowned SLC Major Club Limited Over Champions". The Papare. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "NCC emerge champions as Mishara strikes another ton". Nation.lk. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "Tamil Union crowned SLC Major Club Limited Over Champions". The Papare. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Tamil Union clinch Major 50-over title for the 2nd consecutive time". thepapare. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "SSC beat Sebastianites to clinch Limited Overs Title". thepapare. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "Colombo CC vs Ace Capital, Final at Colombo, MCLOT, Aug 11 2024 - Match Result". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 11 August 2024.