.For the 18th consecutive year, Ceylon Agro Industries Ltd (Prima Group Sri Lanka) has partnered with Sri Lanka Cricket to sponsor the Prima Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League (SLYL) 2025.
Organized under the National Pathway Program of Sri Lanka Cricket, this tournament provides players a national-level platform to perform and elevate to the next level in a bid to reach the national stage.
The 50-over tournament consisting of five Super Provincials, such as Colombo North, Colombo South, Dambulla, Galle, and Kandy, will be played across five grounds in Colombo from 19th to 28th November 2025. The semi-finals will take place on the 26th of November and the finals on the 28th of November at the Thurstan College Cricket Ground, Colombo.
“Sri Lanka Cricket plays a pivotal role in age-group cricket, as it provides us the ideal platform to find and nurture players for the future, and the Prima Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League has played a pivotal part in that process.” stated, Mr. Ashley De Silva, Chief Executive Officer of Sri Lanka Cricket.
Sri Lanka has seen several youth players emerge through the Prima Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League and go on to represent the country as national players.
Since 2007, Prima Group Sri Lanka has proudly served as the official sponsor of the Prima Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League.
“The Prima Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League reflects our enduring commitment to nurturing grassroots cricket in the country,” said Mr. Sajith Gunaratne, General Manager of Ceylon Agro Industries, Prima Group Sri Lanka. “For nearly two decades, we have worked closely with Sri Lanka Cricket to create opportunities for young players to discover their potential. Observing many of them ascend through the ranks to represent the nation brings immense satisfaction”.
“I had the privilege of taking part in the 2011-2012 editions of the Prima Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League, and it was a great opportunity for us at the time, and I believe it will be the same for the young players participating this year,” said Charith Asalanka, captain of the National White Ball Team.
Kamindu Mendis, who took part in the 2012 and 2013 editions of the tournament, noted that the tournament played a vital role in shaping his early cricketing journey.
Sri Lanka’s opening batsman Pathum Nissanka, recalling his memories of playing in the tournament in the 2013 edition, expressed his confidence that the tournament will continue to serve as a valuable platform for young players to showcase their skills.
The Prima Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League 2025 remains one of the most anticipated youth cricket events in the country, providing a valuable platform for young players to showcase their talent and gain recognition.