HNB official banking partner for Battle of the Saints

HNB DGM Retail Banking Group, Sanjay Wijemanne (centre) with St. Joseph’s College Rector Rev. Fr. Ranjith Andradi (second from left) and St. Peter’s College Rector Rev. Fr. Rohitha Rodrigo (second from right)

Powering the 90th annual Battle of the Saints, HNB PLC, reaffirmed its commitment as the official banking partner for the highly anticipated cricket encounter.

Scheduled to be held at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC ) grounds today and tomorrow, the match will see the two leading Catholic schools, St. Joseph’s College and St. Peter’s College, battle it out for the Rev. Fr. Maurice J. Le Goc Trophy over two consecutive days. HNB DGM - Retail Banking Group, Sanjay Wijemanne, presented the cheque to the two principals, St. Joseph’s College Rector Rev. Fr. Ranjith Andradi and St. Peter’s College Rector Rev. Fr. Rohitha Rodrigo.

 In addition to the two-day battle, the eagerly awaited Josephian-Peterite one-day limited-over match is scheduled for 6 April at the SSC grounds. This encounter will mark its milestone 50th edition this year, becoming the first school rivalry to achieve this milestone since its inception in 1975. 

“We are delighted to once again come forward as sponsors for one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the Sri Lankan cricketing calendar. For generations, the Battle of the Saints has been etched in the minds of all who have passed through the hallowed halls of these great institutions. We consider it an honour to continue our support for the values, traditions and rich history of sportsmanship which this match represents to every schoolboy – past and present,” HNB DGM Retail Banking Group, Sanjay Wijemanne said.