128th Battle Of The Blues

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                        The Battle of the Blues over 127 years old , played by two great schools which even World War 1 and 11 could not halt despite all the fury, a game of cricket which is the second oldest in the World, a game that is older than the Ashes series between Australia and England, is indeed unique.

                        In Ceylon of the years gone by and Sri Lanka today, the Royal - Thomian cricket match is a undeclared holiday for the young and old of both schools . One cannot forget the fairer sex who has continued to add glamour to the event , irrespective of age .

                        Many great Prime Ministers , a former President, Ministers and leading citizens of the land in many fields have represented both schools in the Big Match . There has been many crickters representing Ceylon and Sri Lanka from both schools with distinction . Some have captained the National Team with much acceptance . Thomians and Royalist young and old, continue to share the friendly rivalry each year and has also continued to uphold the greatest traditions , competitors cannot boast about . There are many old boys from both schools domiciled abroad, attending the big match each year , sporting the school regalia.

128th battle of the blues

Venue                                                                      - Sinhalese Sports Club Grounds, Colombo Dates
8th, 9th & 10th of March, 2007 Toss won by      - S.Thomas' College Mount Lavinia
Team batting first                                                 - S.Thomas' College Mount Lavinia
Result                                                                      - S.Thomas' walk out of SSC with glory and pride. Thus it is put in the history THORA VICTORY!