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Bandaranaike wins inaugural 'Neela Haritha' battle
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|August 22, 2025
Bandaranaike Vidyalaya, Payagala triumphed against Siri Seevali Vidyalaya, Kalutara in their inaugural 'Neela Haritha Battle’ cricket encounter played at Kalutara on Tuesday.
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Bandaranaike amassed a massive total of 402 runs thanks largely to a cracking knock of 124 runs (in 79 balls) scored by Vishwa Mihisara a
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