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147 Years On: Another Chapter Awaits in Sri Lanka’s Greatest Schoolboy Rivalry
Redemption, Retention, and a Rivalry Beyond Form
From March 12th to 14th, the iconic Sinhalese Sports...
Moratuwa’s Historic Rivalry Returns for the 76th Battle of the Golds
The 76th Battle of the Golds between St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa and Prince of Wales’ College, Moratuwa is set...
Nethula Edirimanne’s century headlines Day 1 of the Battle of the Maroons
The 96th Battle of the Maroons between Ananda College, Colombo and Nalanda College, Colombo commenced today (27th February) at...
Nalanda emerge unbeaten Olcott Cricket Champions (Veterans) with a clinical performance
In a dazzling display of Cricketing prowess and nostalgic camaraderie, the Nalanda College Old Boys...
Ananda survive Maliyadeva scare to clinch Olcott Memorial Cricket Championship (Schools)
The dust has settled on the playing fields of Colombo, but the spirit of camaraderie...
Himira Kudagama steals the spotlight with fine all-round effort
Himira Kudagama produced a standout all-round performance to steal the spotlight in the drawn Tier...
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WATCH – Uthayanan Abijoyshanth 121 (105) vs Jaffna Central College | 119th Battle of North – Day 2
Uthayanan Abijoyshanth Smashes 121 off 105 Balls vs Jaffna Central College | 119th Battle of...
WATCH – Murali Thison 81* vs St. John’s College, Jaffna | 119th Battle of North – Day 2
Murali Thison delivered a brilliant match-saving knock of 81* (126) against St. John’s College, Jaffna...
WATCH – Murali Thison 7/78 vs St. John’s College, Jaffna | 119th Battle of North – Day 2
Murali Thison takes a 7-wicket haul against St. John’s College in their second innings at...
WATCH – Murali Thison 5/33 vs St. John’s College, Jaffna | 119th Battle of North – Day 1
Murali Thison Takes a 5-Wicket Haul Against St. John's College, Jaffna | 119th Battle of the North...
WATCH – Ganeshamoothy Kowsikan 5/41 vs Jaffna Central College | 119th Battle of North – Day 1
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Spin Twins Vihas and Thanuga Spins Thurstan to Victory
Four matches in the U19 Division I Schools Tournament ended on day 1, while Thurstan...
60th Battle of the Brothers to kick-start March Madness
Isipathana College and Thurstan College are ready to kick off the 60th Battle of the...
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The ‘Botham like’ Mathews of school cricket
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