Congratulations to 2024 Champions Kings XI Punjab who defeated team United by 9 runs in a close grand final match on Sunday 22 October at Wanguri Oval.
Top End Multicultural Cup
The inaugural Top End Multicultural Cup, hosted by Cricket Academy NT, was a success with 12 teams participating in the four-week T20 cricket tournament.
Full results from all matches can be found here.
The tournament, which promotes and celebrates unity through cricket, featured 32 rounds games held at three locations around Darwin.
Ceylon Warriors Akila Ramanadan was the leading run scorer of the tournament making 229 runs with an average of 45.8 while Kings bowler Andrew Bourne took the most wickets including taking two crucial wickets in his teams Grand Final victory.
Cricket Academy NT Director Udara Weerasinghe thanked all of the players who took part in this years tournament and is already looking forward to what 2024 looks like.
"The success of any event relies enormously on support received from generous sponsors and we cannot thank enough our major sponsor " TOP HOSPITAL EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT ", associate sponsor 'TRIPLE T CAFE' and our other sponsors for their wonderful contributions which helped immensely in Organising the Top End Multicultural Cup 2023.
"I'd also like to extend our sincere thanks to the City of Darwin Council, NT Cricket, Darwin & District Cricket Association, Waratah Warriors Cricket Club and the Play HQ support team for the support and assistance provided.
"A special appreciation goes out to Ceylon Warriors Sports Club and the team of volunteers who worked tirelessly to overcome numerous challenges to make this event a success," said Weerasinghe.