Dharmaraja–Kingswood Cricket Encounter
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Dharmaraja–Kingswood Cricket Encounter is the annual cricket match between two of the largest government-run national boys' schools in Kandy, Sri Lanka: Dharmaraja College, Kandy and Kingswood College, Kandy. It is the oldest cricket match series in the central province and second oldest in Sri Lanka, having been played for 131 years.[1] It is also known as the Battle of the Maroons, referring to the school colours of the two schools.
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Native name | Battle of the Maroons |
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Sport | Cricket |
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Location | Kandy |
First meeting | 1893 |
Latest meeting | 2024 |
Next meeting | 2025 |
Broadcasters | TV Kingswood Gaja TV (PEO TV Channel-116) |
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Trophy | T. B. Tennekoon Memorial Trophy Winston Hooles Trophy |
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Meetings total | 117 |
Most wins | Dharmaraja College (37 wins) |
Top scorer | Senaka Dissanayake (200 runs) Dharmaraja College |
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