15/06/2026
After 18 blistering matches, 36 explosive innings, and close to 1500 runs lighting up the Cricket Carnival, only one team remained untouched at the top.
For the fifth consecutive year, Here for Beer are crowned champions of the RCG 2013 Cricket Carnival for the Poorna Aluthge Memorial Trophy, continuing a dominant legacy that now defines the tournament.
The grand final took place on 13th June 2026 at the Chandra Silva Ground, Rajagiriya, with Here for Beer, led by Heshan Kumarasiri, winning the toss and electing to field first against Royal Knights in the 5-over-per-side showdown. Royal Knights were restricted to 32/4 at the end of their innings thanks to a disciplined bowling performance from the defending champions.
In reply, Here for Beer made light work of the chase as star batter Sanju Kalansooriya tore into the bowling attack, sending the ball all over the park in a blistering innings that sealed victory in just 2.2 overs while losing only one wicket.
Here for Beer secured the title with a commanding 7-wicket victory and etched their name into history with an incredible fifth straight championship.
- Best Batsman – Sanju Kalansooriya (Here for Beer)
- Best Bowler – Thaveesha Bulegoda (Royal Knights)
- Man of the Match (Final) – Sanju Kalansooriya (Here for Beer)
- Man of the Tournament – Sanju Kalansooriya (Here for Beer)
From fierce rivalries to unforgettable moments, Cricket Carnival 2026 once again celebrated the spirit of brotherhood, competition, and the enduring bond of the Royal College Group of 2013.
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