Battle of the Greens

The Battle of Greens is the annual cricket match (Big Match) played between Royal College, Wayamba and Sir John Kothalawala College. It is usually played at Welagedara Stadium in Kurunegala.[1][2]

Battle of the Greens
SportCricket
Timeline2005 – present
Tournament formatAnnual 2 day cricket match or One Day match
ParticipantsRoyal College, Wayamba
Sir John Kothalawala College
Most successfulSir John Kothalawala College (4)
Drawn (7)
Biggest winning margin9 Wickets - Sir John Kothalawala College
Most consecutive wins3 - Sir John Kothalawala College

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. The match held on 31 March 2017 was won by Sir John Kothalawala College beating Royal College Wayamba by nine wickets.

Atmosphere

The "Battle of Greens" 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.

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See also

References
  1. "Wayamba Royal meets Sir John Kotalawela M V". dailymirror.lk.
  2. "Battle of Greens begins today". dailynews.lk. Archived from the original on 12 January 2013.
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