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:''For the American Revolutionary War battle also called "Battle of the Rocks" fought in Norwalk, Connecticut in 1779 see Battle of Norwalk'' Battle of the Rocks (Deva - Ana Big Match), the annual Cricket encounter is a prominent sporting event played between two schools in North Western province of Sri Lanka. The cricket match is played between Maliyadeva College & St. Anne's College annually at the Welagedara Stadium, Kurunegala. The match is played over two days and the winner is presented with the Trophy. The two day match is followed by a one-day match between the two sides which started in 1992. The encounter has a long history. However, in certain years, it was not played due to various reasons. The Year 2015 marked the 32nd 2-day encounter and 20th limited overs version of Battle of the Rocks. == Atmosphere == The Battle of the Rocks is filled with pageantry. With decorated tents, flags and Baila singing and dancing groups present all around the city and at the ground itself during the match days and in the days leading up to it. On the day before the match, the students of each school take a walk around the city in a cycle parade with bands and decorations and other colorful items showing support for their respective team. Overloaded cars with supporters singing along the Kurunegala streets is a familiar sight during match days. The match is looked forward to by young and old, male and female and more of an occasion for the old boys and present students of both schools. It is quite normal to see 70-, 80-year-old alumni coming to the "Big Match" to relive old memories and meet their old friends. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Battle of the Rocks」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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