The inter-school cricket match between Moratuwa Maha Vidyalaya and Sri Sumangala Vidyalaya, known as the ”Battle of gold ”, ended in draw . at the De Zoysa Cricket Ground, Moratuwa on the 30th.
In this match, which was held for the 73rd time, Moratuwa Maha Vidyalaya was bowled out for 87 runs in the first innings, and the fans were hoping that the match would end with a victory. However, as Sri Sumangala college, Panadura, who played the reply innings, was restricted to 144 runs in the first innings, it seemed that the wining chance of the match would be lost to them.
Moratu Maha Vidyalaya started their second innings 57 runs behind and by the third and final day they had managed to score 217 runs for the loss of 7 wickets.
Sanjana Seneviratne and Sandun Suvaris scored half-centuries for Moratu. Sadev Senanayake and Bihanga Silva showed their mettle for Sri Sumangala Vidyalaya by taking 2 wickets each.