- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Cricket
St. Anne’s College, Kurunegala led by Wanithe Wnninayake did creditably to overcome their rivals Maliyadeva College on the first innings at their Annual Big Match which was played at the Welegedere Stadium.
Maliyadeve skipper Damithe Silva who won the toss invited the Annites to take the first lease. The Annites did not disappoint their supporters and in 73.5 overs and little over 5 hours decleared their first innings at 307 for 7 wickets. The main scorers were Randeere Ranesinghe – 98, Tharinde Wijesinghe – 56 n.o., Kavindu Ranasinghe – 56, Pubudu Ganegame – 34, Vimukthi Bandare – 27. Kaveen Bandare -2/45, Damithe Silva – 2/97 were the pick of the bowling.
Maliyadeve College replied with 224 all out in 101.2 overs in a little over 6 hours. Damithe Silva 85, Brian Chandresene – 30, Kaveen Bandare – 30 played best. Pubudu Ganegame – 5/68, Kavindu Ranasinghe – 2/47, Piumal Singhewanse -2/54 took the bowling honours.
Annites in the second innings were 53 for no loss in 14 overs and 55 mts. Pubudu Ganegame - 22 n.o., Dineth Chandimal – 25 n.o.
While the Dialog Champion Trophy was shared at the drawn match a special panel declared: The Best Batsman – Randeere Ranasinghe (SAC), The Best Bowler – Pubudu Ganegame (SAC), The Man of the Match – Pubudu Ganegame (SAC)
- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Cricket
St. Anne's College won 21st Battle of the Rocks Limited Over Encounter, the most enthusiastic sports event of the city played at scenic Welagedara Stadium. Full credit goes to our bravo boys who worked tirelessly at it.
Maliyadeva College won the toss and they decided to put St. Anne's team to bat first. The boys could put up a great score of 267. Devans start well but our boys fought back at picked up some quick wickets to hinder the progress of Devans. Maliyadeva boys also showing their fighting spirit, tried to fight back at latter part of the match but couldn't over come the resistance of the Annites players which restrict Maliyadeva batsmen to 236 in their 44th over. Our team showed the skills in both bat and ball and also with fielding and team spirit. Maliyadeva subjected to five run outs which is quite interesting.
It was a match played in great spirit, the credit should goes to both St. Anne's and Maliyadeva teams for their fighting spirit, brotherhood and good sporting spirit. The match also strengthened the long holding friendship between the two Colleges.
There was a huge a crowd and the entire Battle of the Rocks edition was filled with colours and fun which are nothing new to the tournament.
- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Cricket
33rd Battle of the Rocks – Two-day Encounter - Match Conclusion
Annites 282/10 (89.1 ov)
Randeeva Ranasinghe 70
Vimukthi Bandara 31
Devans 299/8 (94 ov)
Pubudu Ganegama 5 for 104
Neither team could play the second inning.
Match drawn
- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Cricket
21st Battle of the Rocks - Limited Over Encounter has been shifted; from March 13 to March 14.
March 13 is declared as a National Mourning to pay the respect for late Chief Prelate of the Asgiri Chapter of the Siam Sect, Most Venerable Galagama Sri Aththadassi Thero. Therefore, the 21st Battle of the Rocks Limited Over Encounter which was scheduled to be held on 13th of March has been shifted by a day i.e. the new day will be March 14.