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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.

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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