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Saravanamuttu Trophy

Premier Trophy
Countries Sri Lanka
Administrator Sri Lanka Cricket
Format First-class cricket
First tournament 1938
Tournament format Round-robin then knockout
Number of teams 14
Current champion Sinhalese Sports Club (32nd title)
Most successful Sinhalese Sports Club (32 titles)
2016–17 Premier League Tournament

The Premier Trophy is the main domestic first-class cricket competition in Sri Lanka. It was established in 1938 and has existed under a number of different names. Matches before the 1988-89 season are not considered first-class.

After the 2012-13 season the number of teams was reduced from 20 to 14. Burgher Recreation Club, Galle Cricket Club, Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club, Lankan Cricket Club, Saracens Sports Club and Sri Lanka Navy Sports Club lost their places.

In 2016-17 the following teams participated:

In 2014-15 Saracens Sports Club returned, replacing Panadura. In 2015-16 Galle returned, replacing Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Club. In 2016-17 Burgher Recreation Club returned, replacing Sri Lanka Ports Authority.


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