Battle of Wayamba

Battle of Wayamba
Sport Cricket
Timeline 2005 – present
Tournament format Annual 2 day cricket match
Participants Royal College, Wayamba
Sir John Kotalawala College
Most successful Royal College Wayamba 1
Draw 7

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 Kurunegala.[1][2]

Series Summary

8 matches have been played up to 2012. Wayamba Royal registered the first ever win in 2011.[3] Wayamba Royal vice captain Tarindra Ekanayake captured 5 wicket haul to register this historic win.

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.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Wayamba Royal meets Sir John Kotalawela M V". dailymirror.lk.
  2. ↑ "Battle of Wayamba begins today". dailynews.lk.
  3. ↑ "Wayamba Royal in outright win". dailynews.lk.