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A historic tie in mind as Joes meet Trinity

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April 09, 2025

A historic tie will be on the back of their minds when formidable opponents St. Joseph's College Darley Road and Trinity College, Kandy battle it out to decide the Under 19 Division I Tier 'A' limited overs tournament champions at the Surrey Village ground today.

- BY REEMUS FERNANDO

A historic tie in mind as Joes meet Trinity

Most of the members of these two teams were part of the Under 17 teams that shared the Under 17 Division I tournament title after the final ended in a tie at the same venue in 2022.

The two teams have managed to maintain the same supremacy over their rivals in the schools arena to meet each other once again in the highest age category.

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