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Richmond–Mahinda Cricket Encounter
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The Richmond–Mahinda Cricket Encounter, popularly referred to as the Lovers' Quarrel, is an annual cricket big match played between the first XI cricket teams of Richmond College and Mahinda College in Galle, Sri Lanka. It is one of the longest cricket match series in Sri Lanka, having been played for over 119 years.[1] It is played at the Galle International Stadium. Lovers' Quarrel began in 1905, under the two principals Rev. James Horne Darrel of Richmond College and Sir. Frank Lee Woodward of Mahinda College. [2]
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Other names | Lovers' Quarrel |
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Sport | Cricket |
Teams | |
First meeting | 1905 |
Latest meeting | 2024 |
Next meeting | 2025 |
Stadiums | Galle International Stadium |
Statistics | |
Most wins | Richmond 24 - Mahinda 23 |
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