50th battle of Pasdunkorale on March 22 and 23

The 50th 'Battle of Pasdun Korale' big match between St. Mary's College, Matugama and Ananda Sastralaya, Matugama will be held on March 22 and 23 at Matugama Public Esplanade.

This year the host St. Mary’s team is captained by Kasun Sameera de Alwis who has already taken 97 wickets in the season in his left arm off spin. The all rounder has also scored over 800 runs.

Another star performer is Thisaru Priyalalitha who has scored over 900 runs at present. Paceman Kushan Chathuranga is another trump the Marians have.

Ananda Sastralaya is captained by all-rounder Madusanka Ekanayaka and comprises of Tharaka Maduwantha who has scored more than 600 marks this year with a couple of centuries.

St. Mary’s has won the big match for 12 times while the two time victorian Ananda Sastralaya is yearning for a victory for 37 years now.