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By Shamseer Jaleel
Hatton National Bank (HNB) edged out Sri Lanka Air Force 49-47 in a thrilling final to retain the Champions Trophy at the National Netball Championship 2022 played at the Digana Indoor Stadium last weekend.
Sri Lanka Air Force looked a better outfit early in the game but defending champions HNB settled down to pull off a late win. At the end of the third quarter the game was tied at 39 apiece, but HNB edged the fourth quarter 10-8 to take home the trophy.
Semi finals
HNB beat Kurunegala DNA 45-17, Sri Lanka Air Force beat Sri Lanka Army 41-36
Third place playoff
Sri Lanka Army beat Kurunegala DNA 68-45
Final
HNB beat Sri Lanka Air Force 49-47
Awards
Best Centre Court Player - Gayanjali Amarawansa (HNB)
Best Shooter - Dharshika Abeywickrama (HNB)
Best Defender - Chaturangi Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka Air Force)
Netball Queen of the Tournament - Malmi Hettiarachchi (HNB)