The 93rd edition of the annual cricket match between Ananda College and Nalanda College called Battle of the Maroons will take place on March 4 and 5 at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground in Colombo.
After a wait of 69 years Nalanda won last year’s encounter.
The limited overs match between the two schools will be contested at the same venue on March 12 and the matches will be telecast live on Dialog TV as well as live streamed on thepapare.com website.
In this year’s Battle of the Maroons, the Anandians will be led by fast bowler Nethma Samaraweera while Nalanda will be skippered by batsman Chanul Atukorala.
At present Ananda leads the series with 12 wins while Nalanda has triumphed in seven matches with 73 matches ending in draws.
Like in previous years Dialog Axiata will sponsor the match.