Sport Cricket | Timeline 2005 – present | |
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Tournament format Annual 2 day cricket match or One Day match Participants Royal College, Wayamba
Sir John Kotalawala College Most successful Sir John Kothalawala College (3)
Drawn (7) Biggest winning margin 155 runs - Sir John Kothalawala College | ||
The Battle of Wayamba is the annual cricket match (Big Match) played between Royal College, Wayamba and Sir John Kotalawala College. It is usually played at Welagedara Stadium in Kurunegala.
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Series Summary
Eight matches have been played up to 2012. Wayamba Royal registered the first ever win in 2011. Wayamba Royal vice captain Tarindra Ekanayake captured a five wicket haul to register this historic win.
The match, held on 16 March 2016 was won by Sir John Kothalawala College beating Royal College Wayamba by 155 runs.
Atmosphere
The "Battle of Wayamba" is filled with jovial acts such as flags and Baila singing and dancing groups presenting all around the city and the ground during match days.
References
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