Sri Lankan Inter-Provincial Cricket Tournament

Inter-Provincial Cricket Tournament is a domestic cricket

Cricket

Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...

competition in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...

. It started as a First-class tournament in 1990 because of the general idea that Club cricket

Club cricket

Club cricket is a mainly amateur, but still formal, form of the sport of cricket, usually involving teams playing in competitions at weekends or in the evening. There is a great deal of variation in game format although the Laws of Cricket are always observed...

alone is would be not enough to keep Sri Lanka cricket competitive.
Sri Lanka remains today as the only Test Cricket

Test cricket

Test cricket is the longest form of the sport of cricket. Test matches are played between national representative teams with "Test status", as determined by the International Cricket Council , with four innings played between two teams of 11 players over a period of up to a maximum five days...

playing country to have Club cricket

Club cricket

as their major form of First Class Cricket. After 10 years of hiatus it revived in 2004 again. This revival welcomed many cricketers. Now it played as both List A tournament and a Twenty20 tournament

Inter-Provincial Twenty20

Sri Lankan T20 Premier League is a Twenty 20 domestic Cricket competition in Sri Lanka held by Sri Lanka Cricket. It is a part of the Sri Lankan Premier League. Sri Lanka used to have a Twenty20 Tournament which was conducted from 2004-2008 and was held between the clubs in Sri Lanka...

among 5 Provincial

Provinces of Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, provinces are the first level administrative division. They were first established by the British rulers of Ceylon in 1833. Over the next century most of the administrative functions were transferred to the districts, the second level administrative division. By the middle of the...

teams.

History

From the inauguration of the tournament participating teams varied from year to year. 1990 the tournament started with four provincial teams. They were Western Province

Western Province, Sri Lanka

The Western Province is the most densely populated province of Sri Lanka. It is home to the legislative capital Sri Jayawardenapura as well to Colombo, the nation's administrative and business center.-Districts:Basnahira is divided into 3 districts:...

, Central Province, Southern Province

Southern Province, Sri Lanka

The Southern Province of Sri Lanka is a small geographic area consisting of the districts of Galle, Matara and Hambantota. The region is economically backward compared to the Western province, where the capital Sri Jayawardenapura-Kotte is situated...

and North Western Province

North Western Province, Sri Lanka

North Western Province is a province of Sri Lanka. The districts of Kurunegala and Puttalam formulate Wayamba. Its capital is Kurunegala, which has a population of 28,571. The province is known mainly for its numerous coconut plantations. Other main towns in this province are Chilaw and Puttalam...

. But in 1991 Western province as the major player contributor to Sri Lankan Cricket had two teams, City team and Suburb team. Then three teams in 1992 and therefore total teams participating was six. 1993 Western province presented three teams again as one City team and two suburban teams. After nearly 10 years of hiatus tournament revived in 2004. Teams yet again changed, only one team from Western province and teams for North Central Province

North Central Province, Sri Lanka

North Central Province is a province of Sri Lanka. Its capital is Anuradhapura. The province is not densely populated with a weak economy, as the land tends to be dry tropical woodlands.-History:...

, Uva Province

Uva Province

Uva is Sri Lanka's second least populated province, with 1,187,335 people, created in 1896. It consists of two districts: Badulla බදුල්ල பதுளை and Moneragala මොනරාගල மொனராகல. The provincial capital is Badulla. Uva is bordered by Eastern, Southern and Central provinces...

participated for the first time. Then again in 2008 Limited Over Tournament comprised two teams from Western province. For the Twenty20 Tournament 2008 five provincial teams and schools invited team participated.

Teams

Teams participation by series

List of the teams for each tournament as follows.

Team	Series
Team	1990	1990/91	1992	1993/94	1994/95	2003/04	2004/05
Western Province Western Province, Sri Lanka The Western Province is the most densely populated province of Sri Lanka. It is home to the legislative capital Sri Jayawardenapura as well to Colombo, the nation's administrative and business center.-Districts:Basnahira is divided into 3 districts:...	Western Province	City, Suburbs	Suburbs, North Basnahira North cricket team Basnahira North cricket team represents northern region of Western Province, Sri Lanka in first-class cricket tournaments. Basnahira North is based in Colombo. The team competes in two Sri Lankan domestic cricket competitions. The first-class Inter-Provincial tournament and the Twenty20 competition... , South Basnahira South cricket team Basnahira South cricket team is one of the five provincial cricket teams which make up the Sri Lankan domestic cricket structure representing southern region of Western province...	City, North Basnahira North cricket team Basnahira North cricket team represents northern region of Western Province, Sri Lanka in first-class cricket tournaments. Basnahira North is based in Colombo. The team competes in two Sri Lankan domestic cricket competitions. The first-class Inter-Provincial tournament and the Twenty20 competition... , South Basnahira South cricket team Basnahira South cricket team is one of the five provincial cricket teams which make up the Sri Lankan domestic cricket structure representing southern region of Western province...		Western Province
Central Province	Central Province
Southern Province Southern Province, Sri Lanka The Southern Province of Sri Lanka is a small geographic area consisting of the districts of Galle, Matara and Hambantota. The region is economically backward compared to the Western province, where the capital Sri Jayawardenapura-Kotte is situated...	Southern Province Ruhuna cricket team Ruhuna cricket team is one of the five provincial cricket teams that take part in Sri Lankan Inter-Provincial Tournament, representing Southern Province. The Ruhuna cricket team based in Galle. It draws cricketers from Sri Lanka Premier Trophy. Team colors are Red and Blue...
North Western Province North Western Province, Sri Lanka North Western Province is a province of Sri Lanka. The districts of Kurunegala and Puttalam formulate Wayamba. Its capital is Kurunegala, which has a population of 28,571. The province is known mainly for its numerous coconut plantations. Other main towns in this province are Chilaw and Puttalam...	North Western Province Wayamba cricket team Wayamba cricket team is a Sri Lankan first class cricket team based in Kurunegala, that represents North Western Province. It draws cricketers from Sri Lanka Premier Trophy. The team competes in two provincial tournaments: the first class cricket competition known as the Inter-Provincial...
North Central Province North Central Province, Sri Lanka North Central Province is a province of Sri Lanka. Its capital is Anuradhapura. The province is not densely populated with a weak economy, as the land tends to be dry tropical woodlands.-History:...						North Central Province
Uva Province Uva Province Uva is Sri Lanka's second least populated province, with 1,187,335 people, created in 1896. It consists of two districts: Badulla බදුල්ල பதுளை and Moneragala මොනරාගල மொனராகல. The provincial capital is Badulla. Uva is bordered by Eastern, Southern and Central provinces...						Uva Province

Teams participation by series, from 2007/08

From the 2007/08 Inter-provincial limited overs tournament started naming teams in Sinhalese.

Team	Series
Team	2007/08	2008/09	2009/10	2010/11
Western Province Western Province, Sri Lanka The Western Province is the most densely populated province of Sri Lanka. It is home to the legislative capital Sri Jayawardenapura as well to Colombo, the nation's administrative and business center.-Districts:Basnahira is divided into 3 districts:...	Basnahira North Basnahira North cricket team Basnahira North cricket team represents northern region of Western Province, Sri Lanka in first-class cricket tournaments. Basnahira North is based in Colombo. The team competes in two Sri Lankan domestic cricket competitions. The first-class Inter-Provincial tournament and the Twenty20 competition... , Basnahira South Basnahira South cricket team Basnahira South cricket team is one of the five provincial cricket teams which make up the Sri Lankan domestic cricket structure representing southern region of Western province...			Basnahira Bears Basnahira Bears Basnahira cricket team is one of the seven provincial cricket teams that take part in Sri Lankan Inter-Provincial Cricket Tournament, representing Western Province. The Basnahira cricket team based in Colombo. It draws cricketers from Sri Lanka Premier Trophy. Team colors are green and Blue...
Central Province	Kandurata Kites
Southern Province Southern Province, Sri Lanka The Southern Province of Sri Lanka is a small geographic area consisting of the districts of Galle, Matara and Hambantota. The region is economically backward compared to the Western province, where the capital Sri Jayawardenapura-Kotte is situated...	Ruhuna Rhinos Ruhuna cricket team Ruhuna cricket team is one of the five provincial cricket teams that take part in Sri Lankan Inter-Provincial Tournament, representing Southern Province. The Ruhuna cricket team based in Galle. It draws cricketers from Sri Lanka Premier Trophy. Team colors are Red and Blue...
North Western Province North Western Province, Sri Lanka North Western Province is a province of Sri Lanka. The districts of Kurunegala and Puttalam formulate Wayamba. Its capital is Kurunegala, which has a population of 28,571. The province is known mainly for its numerous coconut plantations. Other main towns in this province are Chilaw and Puttalam...	Wayamba Wolves Wayamba cricket team Wayamba cricket team is a Sri Lankan first class cricket team based in Kurunegala, that represents North Western Province. It draws cricketers from Sri Lanka Premier Trophy. The team competes in two provincial tournaments: the first class cricket competition known as the Inter-Provincial...
Uva Province				Uva Unicorns
Northern Province Northern Province, Sri Lanka The Northern Province is one of the 9 provinces of Sri Lanka. The provinces have existed since the 19th century but did not have any legal status until 1987 when the 13th Amendment to the 1978 Constitution of Sri Lanka established provincial councils. Between 1988 and 2006 the province was...				Uthura Oryxes Uthura Oryxes Uthuru cricket team also known as Uturu-Meda cricket team is one of the seven provincial cricket teams that take part in Sri Lankan Inter-Provincial Cricket Tournament, representing Northern Province. The team is based in Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. It draws cricketers from Sri Lanka...
Eastern Province Eastern Province, Sri Lanka The Eastern Province is one of the 9 provinces of Sri Lanka. The provinces have existed since the 19th century but they didn't have any legal status until 1987 when the 13th Amendment to the 1978 Constitution of Sri Lanka established provincial councils. Between 1988 and 2006 the province was...				Nagenahira Nagas Nagenahira Nagas Nagenahira cricket team is one of the seven provincial cricket teams that take part in Sri Lankan Inter-Provincial Cricket Tournament, representing Eastern Province. Web Site Link - http://slplt20.com/...
Sri Lanka Schools XI	Sri Lanka School XI (Twenty20 only)

Current teams

Team name	Home ground	First season
Basnahira North Basnahira North cricket team Basnahira North cricket team represents northern region of Western Province, Sri Lanka in first-class cricket tournaments. Basnahira North is based in Colombo. The team competes in two Sri Lankan domestic cricket competitions. The first-class Inter-Provincial tournament and the Twenty20 competition... Western Province North	R. Premadasa Stadium R. Premadasa Stadium R. Premadasa Stadium is a cricket stadium situated on Khettarama Road, Maligawatta, Colombo, Sri Lanka. The stadium was, prior to June 1994, known as the Khettarama Cricket Stadium and is today one of the main venues in which the Sri Lankan cricket team play...	1992 as Western Province in 1990
Basnahira South Basnahira South cricket team Basnahira South cricket team is one of the five provincial cricket teams which make up the Sri Lankan domestic cricket structure representing southern region of Western province... Western Province South	Sinhalese Sports Club Ground Sinhalese Sports Club Ground The Sinhalese Sports Club is one of the most famous cricket grounds in Sri Lanka. It is theheadquarters of Sri Lanka Cricket, the controlling body of cricket in Sri Lanka. The Ground often cited as the Lord's of Sri Lanka, hosting most domestic finals and one of preeminent international cricket...	1992 as Western Province in 1990
Kandurata Central Province	Asgiriya Stadium Asgiriya Stadium Asgiriya International Stadium, is a Cricket stadium situated in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Asgiriya Stadium is the private property of Trinity College, Kandy. It is around a 10 minute walk from the centre of the city. The venue would usually be used when an international team toured Sri Lanka for a Test...	1990
Ruhuna Ruhuna cricket team Ruhuna cricket team is one of the five provincial cricket teams that take part in Sri Lankan Inter-Provincial Tournament, representing Southern Province. The Ruhuna cricket team based in Galle. It draws cricketers from Sri Lanka Premier Trophy. Team colors are Red and Blue... Southern Province	Galle International Stadium Galle International Stadium Galle International Stadium is a cricket stadium in Galle, Sri Lanka, situated near the Galle fort and fringed on two sides by the Indian Ocean. It is considered to be one of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the world...	1990
Wayamba Wayamba cricket team Wayamba cricket team is a Sri Lankan first class cricket team based in Kurunegala, that represents North Western Province. It draws cricketers from Sri Lanka Premier Trophy. The team competes in two provincial tournaments: the first class cricket competition known as the Inter-Provincial... North Western Province	Welagedara Stadium Welagedara Stadium Welagedara Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka. The stadium was officially declared open by the then Minister of Home Affairs, Justice Felix Dias Bandaranaike in 1972. It is currently used mostly for cricket matches and hosts the Wayamba Cricket Team. The stadium can hold at...	1990

Former Teams

	Team name	Home ground	First season
	Western Province Western Province cricket team (Sri Lanka) Western Province cricket team was a team that represented the Western Province of Sri Lanka in domestic first-class cricket in the Inter-Provincial Cricket Tournament.... Western Province		1990
	Western Province City Western Province Cities		1990-91
	Western Province Suburbs Western Province Suburbs		1990-91
	North Central Province North Central Province cricket team North Central Province cricket team was a Sri Lankan first class cricket team that represents North Central Province. The team was established in 2004 and only featured in two Inter-Provincial First Class Tournaments, the 2003-04 and 2004-05, both of which they came second to Kandurata... North Central Province		2003-04
	Uva Uva cricket team The Uva cricket team is a Sri Lankan first class cricket team that represents Uva Province. The team was established in 2004 and only featured in the 2003-04 season of the Inter-Provincial First Class Tournament. The team was captained by Chaminda Vaas... Uva		2003-04

External links

Cricinfo-provincial archive

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