Rain prevents play in final day of Premier Limited Over group stage

Heavy rain in Colombo looks set to prevent any play on the final day of the Premier League Limited Overs tournament group stage. Six matches were scheduled, including one crucial encounter between Panadura SC and NCC.

With no play possible CCC have a chance to qualify for the semi final if they defeat Kurunegala tomorrow. If the match is abandoned then CCC will qualify having peviously beaten NCC. If Kurunegala win, an unlikely scenario, then NCC will qualify.

Whatever happens, we can look forward to two intriguing semi finals next weekend. Muralitharan's, Tamil Union, will probably take on NCC/CCC and SSC will tussle with an impressive Colts team. Indeed, Colts CC looks to be favorites and is the only team to have remained unbeaten so far in the tournament.

Group A has been a competitive group with four sides fighting for a place in the semi final. Pandura have been a relevation, NCC have responded strongly after a poor start, CCC have clearly benefited from the shrewd additions to their squad and Colts have powered their way through the tournament.

Group B was a much more one sided affair and the supremacy of SSC and Tamil Union was never really challenged after some early upsets. SSC topped the group despite losing two matches.

The semi finals will be played at Premadasa International Stadium and are scheduled to be day/night affairs.