JUNIOR STAFF COURSE TRIUMPHS VICTORY OF ARMY WAR COLLEGE CRICKET TOURNAMENT

The Army War College Cricket Tournament conducted during the second trimester of the year 2025, was a thrilling event that showcased the talents and sportsmanship, camaraderie and event planning skills where a series of 8 matches were played among 6 teams and concluded on 5th July 2025 at the college playground. The matches were scheduled in evenings allowing both players and spectators to actively participate without disturbing the training schedules.

Six teams representing all three courses: one team from Senior Command Course 14 (SCC 14), three teams from Junior Command Course 33 (JCC 33), and two teams from Junior Staff Course 29 (JSC 29), took part in the tournament.

The Commandant of AWC, Major General PS Subath Sanjeewa RSP nps psc, graced the occasion of final encounter as the Chief Guest together with the participation of Deputy Commandant, Chief Instructor, faculty members and administrative staff.

JSC Bravo and JCC Alpha made it to the final encounter after playing two highly competitive semifinals. Captain AKKK de Silva SLLI made an important contribution for JSC Bravo scored 36 runs for 40 balls guided for the triumphing victory. Following were the tournament highlights:

After a thrilling competition, JSC Bravo became the Champion of the tournament and JCC Alpha secured Runners-up. Major Ishan Dandeniya SLLI (JCC) emerged as the Best Batsman while Captain Chathuka Mendis SLACMP (JSC) became the Best Bowler.However, Captain AKKK de Silva SLLI (JSC) became the Man of the Match while Major Sajith Jayathilaka SLAC (JCC) became the Man of the Series.