The Inaugural Royal-Thomian cricket encounter Adelaide will take place on Saturday, 7th May at the Adelaide Lutheran Sports Club.
The match is scheduled to begin at 12.00pm and this historic occasion will be graced by former Royalist, Piyal Illeperuma. The match will be played on a hard wicket with 25 overs per side.
The Thomians will be led by former Thomian vice captain and gun all-rounder, Sanjeev Mendis while the Royalists will be marshaled by experienced Dhanushka Uswatte.
The match organisers have urged the Sri Lankan community in Adelaide to make their way to the Lutheran Sports Club to witness this momentous match.
Closer look at the teams
Thomas’ College squad – Sanjeev Mendis (C), Devinda Fernando (WK), Manesh Fernando, Mahen Fernando, Sankha de Livera Tennekoon, Nishad Mazahir, Sanjaka Wanniarachchi, Rohan Joshna, Neminda Dassanayake, Tilan Delpajithra, Chanaka Eriyagama.
Royal College squad – Dhanushka Uswatte (C), Promodya Fernando, Shanith Abeygunawardena, Lahiru Rajapakse, Kavinda Hewage, Joel Aiyadorai, Janaka Silva, Ragamal Arunaweera, Ajith Seneviratne, Anuruddha Mediwaka, Punsaja Jayasekara.
