Christ King College win inaugural Big Match against Carey

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Christ King College won the inaugural ‘Battle of the Crowns’ cricket match with Carey College at the P. Sara Oval in Colombo on Saturday.

Christ King College won by an innings and 133 runs.

Key highlights from the match:

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<li>Avishka Nirmal of Christ King College scored a rapid 178 runs off 128 balls on the first day, including 14 boundaries and nine sixes.</li>

<li>He shared significant partnerships of 123 runs for the fourth wicket and 134 runs for the fifth wicket, helping Christ King College reach a strong total.</li>

<li>Carey College struggled in their first innings, being bowled out for just 72 runs.</li>

<li>Following on, Carey College showed some resistance in their second innings but ultimately fell short.</li>

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Chief scores:

Christ King College 314/5 decl. (51.3)

Carey College 72/10 (49.3) and 109/3 (following on) (23.5)