Battle of the Babes (Also known as Vidyartha College - St. Sylvester's College Cricket Encounter) is an annual Big Match played between Vidyartha College and St. Sylvester's College since 1958 Annually; except for 3 years due to unavoidable circumstances.[1] Otherwise, it has been now played for 64 years.[2]
History
This traditional Big Match has been played Annually since 1958; except for 3 years due to unavoidable circumstances.[1] As of 2024, 64 Big Matches and 35 One-Day Matches have been played between Vidyartha College and St. Sylvester's College.[2] Out of the 64 Big Matches, St. Sylvester's College has won 16 matches and Vidyartha College has won 3 matches while, 45 matches were drawn.
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^Er, Omalka; eera (2019-03-25). "Photos : Vidyartha College vs St.Sylvester's College - 32nd One Day Encounter". ThePapare.com. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
^"St. Sylvester's College, Kandy beat Vidyartha College, Kandy by 108 runs to clinch their 34th annual limited overs encounter played today (09th April) at Asgiriya International Cricket Stadium". ThePapare.com. 9 April 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-11.