Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- CCC and Bloomfield were declared joint champions after their Under-23 Inter Club Cricket Final ended in a draw at the SSC Grounds yesterday.

Batting first, CCC posted a commanding total of 361 for 8 declared in 106 overs. Skipper Anjala Bandara was the star of the innings, compiling a superb 143 off 259 balls with 19 boundaries. Bloomfield's left-arm medium pacer Mihiranga Nimsara impressed with 4 for 78, while leg-spinner Nisala Abeyrathne claimed 3 for 64.

In reply, Bloomfield reached 169 for 4 in 54 overs when the game concluded in a tame draw. Skipper Mineth Premarathne struck 55 with 7 boundaries, while Savindu Rodrigo contributed an unbeaten 53, also hitting 7 fours. Duvindu Ranathunga took 2 for 38, with In...