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St. Servatius’ meet formidable St. Thomas’

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April 04, 2025

St. Servatius’ will have a daunting task striving for the elusive victory at the annual Battle of the Blues of Ruhuna as their arch rivals St. Thomas’ enter the 2025 edition of the Big Match as one of the top teams in the schools cricket arena.

- By REEMUS FERNANDO

St. Servatius’ meet formidable St. Thomas’

History is against St. Servatius’. They have not tasted a victory in the annual big match for more than five decades. Nimal Munaweera led outfit won their last big match way back in 1971. St. Servatius’ could not enjoy much success this season. Vihasn Visupun led outfit will have to punch above their weight if they to be on par with St. Thomas’.

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