Janashakthi Group-sponsored inaugural “Battle of the Golden Blues” ends in a draw

From left: St. Joseph Vaz College Wennappuwa Principal Rev. Fr. Priyanjeewa Gunarathne,  Chief Guests Commissioner General of Examinations Amith Jayasundara and Janashakthi Group Founder and Chairman Emeritus CTA Schaffter, St. Joseph Vaz College Wennappuwa Captain Vishwa Rajapakse, St. Anthony’s College Wattala Captain Ravindu Jayasanka, and St. Anthony’s College, Wattala Principal Sarojini Wijesinghe 

Janashakthi Group (JXG), the title sponsor of the “Battle of the Golden Blues,” announced the conclusion of the first-ever big match between St. Joseph Vaz College, Wennappuwa and St. Anthony’s College, Wattala. 

Held on 26 and 27 April at the P. Saravanamuttu International Cricket Stadium, the match concluded with a gripping draw, showcasing the talent and sportsmanship of the participating teams. Despite this being the inaugural big match, both schools have a rich legacy of nurturing talented cricketers who have contributed to Sri Lankan cricket.

The opening day of the match was graced by C.T.A. Schaffter, a double international and the Janashakthi Group Founder and Chairman Emeritus as a chief guest. 

Janashakthi Group, a longstanding supporter of Sri Lankan cricket, has seized this opportunity to empower young, talented teams and fuel their passion for the game. 

On the second day, play was interrupted due to bad light, with St. Anthony’s College standing at 13 for the loss of 2 wickets in their second innings. According to the organisers’ rules, St. Anthony’s College was awarded the trophy for their first-innings win. Schaffter also graced the closing ceremony, handing over the prizes to the award winners.

Award Winners:

Player of the Match: Amitha Sandeepa (St. Anthony’s College)

Best Batter: Amitha Sandeepa 

(St. Anthony’s College)

Best Bowler: Dominic Fernando 

(St. Joseph Vaz College)

Best Fielder: Chamod Sandeepa 

(St. Anthony’s College)

Best All-Rounder: Amitha Sandeepa (St. Anthony’s College)