Trinity take on Antonians today

S M Jiffrey Abdeen - Kandy Sports Correspondent

Trinity College will take on their traditional rivals St. Anthony's College in a Lemonade Trophy under 19 limited over knock out cricket tournament match to be played at the Asgiriya stadium, Kandy today at 9.45 a.m.

When these two schools clashed for the Richard Aluwihare trophy last Saturday, Antonians shocked Trinity College with a 10 run win in a match which could have gone either way.

Irresponsible batting let down the Trinitians when a win was there for the asking. One expected Trinity to win that match after they won the big match by an innings to break a 25 year hoodoo. But at the limited over clash it was a complete turn around of fortunes as the under dogs came out on top.

Earlier this week Trinity college won their first round match against St. Anthony's College, Panadura by a record margin of 302 runs.

The Panadura Antonians turned out to be weak opponents as they conceded a huge total of 352 for 6 to their opponents and in their turn at the wickets could total only 46 runs losing their last 5 wickets without scoring a run. But the Antonians who received a walk over in their first match could be a different kettle of fish as they are riding high after their 10 run win last Saturday and could hope for a repeat performance.

But Trinity College on the other hand will go all out to avenge last Saturdays defeat. This could be anybodys game and the result will be in balance till the last ball is bowled as witnessed last Saturday at Katugastota.