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Jaden, Ramiru hog limelight at SSC

Two splendid knocks from Ramiru Perera and Jaden Amaraweera highlighted the 147th Battle of the Blues Inter-School Big Match between traditional rivals Royal College and S. Thomas’ College, which ended in a tame draw at the SSC Grounds in Maitland Place yesterday.Ramiru played the sheet anchor role for Royal as he guided his team to a respectable 261 for nine, 41 runs behind the Thomian first innings score of 302 runs.

His innings was built with sheer character and determination as he toiled for 162 minutes and struck 11 boundaries during a crucial period of the match.

Ramiru received excellent support from the number seven batsman Dushan Uduwela as the pair added some valuable runs during the latter stages.

In contrast Jaden had all the comfort to attack the bowlers as the Thomians started their second innings well in front and also with the match poised for a tame draw.

Even then, he controlled his innings beautifully and raced to a memorable maiden Big Match century from 160 balls and with the help of three sixes and nine boundaries.

Special awards

Best Fielder: Udantha Gangewatte, Best Bowler: Gagan Gamage, Best Batsman: Jaden Amaraweweera. Man-of-the-Match: Jaden Amaraweera.