A total of 25 matches will be played in the qualifying round before the semi finalists are known. AF Cargo Group emerged champions last year beating Seylan Bank 'B'.
Seylan Bank, Maritime Holdings Ltd., Tri Star Apparels, Ltd., Unichela (Pvt) Ltd., Unilever Ceylon Ltd. and Taj Samudra Hotel have been drawn in Group 'A' and the Group 'B' comprise Lankem Ceylon Ltd., Singer Sri Lanka, Sampath Bank, Finlays Recreation Club and Amico Industries Ltd.
The preliminary round semi league matches will be played at MCA. Health and Malay Grounds. The semi-finals will be played on February 15 at MCA grounds and at Health Grounds. The final will be played on February 22 at MCA grounds. (ADW)