The growing cricket rivalry between St. Aloysius’ College, Galle and Holy Cross College, Kalutara is set to write its second chapter on Saturday, the 13th of June. The two sides will lock horns in the highly anticipated 2nd Battle of Dreams One-Day Encounter at the Surrey Village Grounds in Maggona.
With pride, deep-rooted school traditions, and silverware on the line, local fans are bracing for another closely fought limited-overs spectacle.
The Backstory: Aloysians Hold the Edge
The inaugural edition of this fixture did not disappoint, delivering a highly entertaining contest at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. In that debut clash, Holy Cross won the toss and elected to bat first, putting up a fighting total of 187 all out in 49.5 overs. St. Aloysius’ responded with poise and aggression, successfully chasing down the target by reaching 191 for 5 in 45.3 overs.
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By securing that comfortable five-wicket victory, the Galle school etched its name into the history books as the first-ever winners of the trophy. Having claimed initial bragging rights, the Aloysians enter this match as defending champions, eager to make it two wins in a row. Meanwhile, the Crusaders head to Maggona heavily determined to level the series and register a historic maiden victory in this young rivalry.
Team Breakdowns & Squads
St. Aloysius’ College: Aiming for Consistency
The defending champions are once again marshalled by H.K. Dulsath Nimviru, who captains a formidable 17-member contingent. As confirmed by the official squad sheet in the Aloysians field, a balanced squad boasting plenty of first-XI experience accumulated throughout the school cricket season. Under the guidance of Head Coach D.D. Rasika Sampath Perera, they will look to replicate the composed chasing form they displayed last year.
St. Aloysius’ College Squad
H.K. Dulsath Nimviru (Captain)
P.G.K. Sasindu Radeepa
K.K. Gimhan Hansaka
Sevitha Dulmal Weerathunga
K.P.A. Sasindu Madusara Silva
Vinuda Ravishan Bopage
T.P.G. Hiviru Nimtharana
P.G. Manodya Manidu Pabasara
K.K. Chanul Sanketh
M.Akram Sadaque Hamza
K.G.Dasindu Malika Bandara
P.H. Dihen Sinsith
K.J.K.T.Senuth Hasmal
H.B.G.Thevindu Daham Prabhashwara
A.G. Yenul Nethsuka
N.W.W.G.Pulitha Banuja
M.B.Jenith Aken De Silva
D.D.Rasika Sampath Perera – Coach
K.K. Dimuthu Malinga – Assistant Coach
M.V.A.Sasitha Sandaruwan – Master in Charge
Holy Cross College: The Hungry Challengers
Holy Cross arrives in Maggona with a refreshed squad built around a promising group of hungry youngsters. Key responsibilities will fall on the shoulders of frontline players like Hirusha Fernando, Anuhas Seeman, Chathusa Nimthera, Hansana Hiduranga, and Vihanga Osinda. Backed by Head Coach Chathura Peris, the Crusaders have tactical blueprints ready to turn the tide, disrupt the holders, and bring the Battle of Dreams trophy to Kalutara for the very first time.
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Holy Cross College Squad
Hirusha Fernando
Anuhas Seeman
Chathusa Nimthera
Hansana Hiduranga
Vihanga Osinda
Yasith Tharuksha
Sabodha Dewthilina
Matheesha Nethsara
Sachith Sanjula
Omesh Nimsara
Mewindu Pehesara
Vimuthu Lakmith
Gagana Nimsara
Malindu Krishantha
Sithum Denuwan
Maleesha Rajapaksha
Chathura Peris – Head Coach
Pathum Botheju – Assistant Coach & Trainer
Nadeera Perera – Assistant Coach
Dimuthu Feranando – Master In Charge
Match Outlook
The stage is officially set. The Surrey Village Grounds offer a neutral canvas where Holy Cross can script a brand-new chapter to keep this rivalry perfectly balanced, while St. Aloysius’ possesses the depth and pedigree to build an early empire. Expect fine margins, high energy, and stellar individual performances as these two institutions fight for the ultimate prize in their calendar.
Who are you backing to take home the silverware this weekend—the retaining power of Galle or the rising force of Kalutara?
