The Sri Lanka Over-60s cricket team, led by Garry Gunasekara, achieved a commendable 4th place in the recently concluded Over-60s Cricket World Cup in Chennai.
Twelve teams, including all major cricketing nations except Pakistan and Bangladesh, participated in the tournament.
In the group league stages, Sri Lanka secured victories against India, Wales, and the Rest of the World.
They also tied with the West Indies and suffered their only defeat to Australia, finishing 2nd in the group.
Sri Lanka faced England in the first semi-final, resulting in a loss, while New Zealand lost to Australia in the second semi-final. Australia went on to convincingly win the final against England.
In the third-place match, Sri Lanka faced New Zealand and narrowly lost by 20 runs, ultimately securing the 4th position in the Over-60s Cricket World Cup.
