MCA Division A moves into final stages

A tournament that has been racked by the monsoons and marred by the unavailability of national players now moves into its final stages when both Mercantile Cricket Association Division A semi-finals are played this weekend.

Hatton National Bank, who didn't lose a game in the group stages and remain firm favourites for the title, will play third placed Janashakthi, whilst runners up East West take on Sampath Bank.

Seylan Bank, normally one of the most competitive teams, and Commercial Bank were both humiliated after failing to win a single game in the league stage .

If they progress to the final, Hatton National Bank, although possessing a star studded squad full of international experience, will be hit by the loss of Avishka Gunawardene and Akalanka Ganegama, both of who will soon join the national squad in England.