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Mission Statement

Our Educational Institution aims at developing the Human Personality: through the guidance of the Spirit with Religious Values, respect for authority, mutual understanding, developing the power of thinking, stabilizing good health through sports and thus ensuring their availability for Service to the Community.

Vision Statement

This Institution, found on the Lasallian Spirit, inspired with Human, Social and Gospel Values, is dedicated to educate wholesome Citizens for Sri Lanka; Citizens who could and will take their place responsibly in society.

Contact

St Anne's College, Kurunegala,
Sri Lanka.

info@sac-kuru.com

+94372222348

Devans

  • 2023 Battle of the Rocks - One Day Match: Report

    Devans won the toss and elected to bat first

    Innings Break

    It's the innings break, and St. Anne's College has bowled out Maliyadeva College for 214 runs in the 2023 Battle of the Rocks One Day Encounter. The last wicket falling on the last ball of the Devans innings was quite dramatic. This match is still up for grabs, and the second half is expected to be just as exciting.

    Maliyadeva registered a comprehensive win

    We, at St. Anne's College, extend our sincere congratulations to Maliyadeva College on their comprehensive win in the 2023 Battle of the Rocks One Day Encounter. With this victory, Devans were able to break the 12-12 winning tally tie and claim the One Day trophy after six long years.

    We would also like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our fans who supported the Annites both on and off the ground during the tournament. Some of you have been with the team throughout the year. Our team is mostly comprised of young students and they still have a long way to go. Your support, both on and off the ground, means a lot to them and it inspires them to strive for greatness.

    Once again, we congratulate Maliyadeva College on their well-deserved win, and we look forward to continuing our friendly and competitive relationship in the future.

  • 2023 Battle of the Rocks - UK Edition

    It couldn't get any better than a highly spirited, yet friendly cricket encounter between Maliyadeva College and St. Anne's College. This year is a gift for all the cricket-loving fans from both Colleges, as we are about to witness another edition of the Battle of the Rocks encounter.

    This weekend promises excitement as Devans and Annites come together for the maiden Battle of the Rocks UK Edition.

    The play will commence at Harold Wood CC Ground in Harold Wood Park this Sunday (July 2) at 9 AM.

    Devans and Annites communities in the UK are warmly welcomed to participate in this thrilling event over the weekend, along with your friends and family. Enjoy all the cricket actions while being entertained with live music and delicious food offerings at the event. Special arrangements have also been made for children's entertainment.

    Let's make this cricket extravaganza a memorable one! See you there!

    The squad

  • 2024 Battle of the Rocks

    Witness who will be crowned champions of the 'City of the Rocks' at the 2024 Battle of the Rocks, where St. Anne's College and Maliyadeva College will face off in the 40th edition of this historic and spirited tournament.

    The two-day test match of the tournament is scheduled for April 5th and 6th, followed by the One Day event on April 7th. We warmly invite you to join the excitement at Welagedara Stadium and rally behind your team in the thrilling action!

  • All set for the Battle of the Rocks 2022

  • Annites 2003 Old Boys won in their annual cricket encounter between Devans counterparts

    Annites achieved victory in the annual cricket encounter between the 2003 batch of St. Anne's College and Maliyadeva College .

  • Annites claimed a win over Maliyadeva College with an impressive 31 points lead

    Annites outdid Maliyadeva College to register a win at the Under 20 Basketball Tournament during the 2023 Provincial School Games. The score was recorded as 89 - 58 giving Annites an impressive 31 points lead.

  • Annites shine at the 34th Big Match

    Battle of the Rocks - Two-day Encounter - Summary

    St. Anne’s College, Kurunegala led by Wanithe Wnninayake did creditably to overcome their rivals Maliyadeva College on the first innings at their Annual Big Match which was played at the Welegedere Stadium.

    Maliyadeve skipper Damithe Silva who won the toss invited the Annites to take the first lease. The Annites did not disappoint their supporters and in 73.5 overs and little over 5 hours decleared their first innings at 307 for 7 wickets. The main scorers were Randeere Ranesinghe – 98, Tharinde Wijesinghe – 56 n.o., Kavindu Ranasinghe – 56, Pubudu Ganegame – 34, Vimukthi Bandare – 27. Kaveen Bandare -2/45, Damithe Silva – 2/97 were the pick of the bowling.  

    Maliyadeve College replied with 224 all out in 101.2 overs in a little over 6 hours. Damithe Silva 85, Brian Chandresene – 30, Kaveen Bandare – 30 played best. Pubudu Ganegame – 5/68, Kavindu Ranasinghe – 2/47, Piumal Singhewanse -2/54 took the bowling honours.

    Annites in the second innings were 53 for no loss in 14 overs and 55 mts. Pubudu Ganegame - 22 n.o., Dineth Chandimal – 25 n.o.

    While the Dialog Champion Trophy was shared at the drawn match a special panel declared: The Best Batsman – Randeere Ranasinghe (SAC), The Best Bowler – Pubudu Ganegame (SAC), The Man of the Match – Pubudu Ganegame (SAC)

  • Annites squad for the Battle of the Rocks 2020

  • Annites won 23rd Battle of the Rocks - Limited Over Encounter

    Annites won the 23rd Battle of the Rocks - Limited Encounter

    St. Anne’s College bested Maliyadeva College by 33 runs in the 23rd ‘Battle of the Rocks’ limited overs cricket encounter played at the Welagedara stadium Kurunegala yesterday.

    Maliyadeva won the toss and decided to field. St. Anne’s bowled out for 207 runs in 48.5 overs. Kavindu Ranasinghe scored 54 runs and Wanitha Wanninayake scored 44 runs. Kaveen Maduranga took 3/22. Nishanjaya Hettiarachchi and Pasindu Tennakoon took two wickets each. Maliyadeva bowled out for 174 runs in 45 overs. Dulaj Ranatunge scored 51 runs and Chaluka Athapatthu scored 29 runs. Pasindu Tennakoon took 4/30 and Dhananjaya Bandara took 3/25. Pubudu Ganegama took 2 wickets.

    St. Anne’s:207 in 48.5 overs (Kavindu Ranasinghe 54, Wanitha Wanninayake 44, Dineth Chandimal 31, Randeera Ransinghe 21, Naveen Madhuranga 3/22, Nishanjaya Hettiarachchi 2/14, Pasindu Thennakoon 2/34)

    Maliyadeva:174 in 45 overs (Dulaj Ranatunge 51, Chaluka Atapattu 29, Supun Sumanarathna 22, Muditha Premadasa 22, Pasindu Tennakoon 4/30, Dhananjaya Bandara 3/25, Pubudu Ganegama 2/17.

  • Annites won the 24th Battle of the Rocks - Limited Over Encounter.

    What a nail bitter that was! Congratulations our dear Annites. You made us proud, boys. And for Devans, well played.

  • Annites won the Battle of the Rocks - UK Edition

    Team Annites UK, you beauty!

    This win brings a decisive victory for St. Anne's College in the 2023 Battle of the Rocks series, as they have now won 2 out of 3 editions, with Maliyadeva College winning 1 edition.

    Let us welcome Team Annites UK, the winners of the 2023 Battle of the Rocks UK Edition. It's time to savor this moment together!

    While we congratulate our team on their win, we also take this moment to acknowledge the efforts of the Devans. It is always a pleasure to play with them. Our sincere gratitude goes to the St. Anne's College and Maliyadeva College communities in the UK for uniting and making this event a success.

    Both teams played with great sportsmanship and fostered a sense of camaraderie, laying the foundation for future friendly encounters in the UK.

  • Battle Of The Rocks - Conclusion

    A very successful edition of a Battle of the Rocks concluded in this weekend. Let's have a look at the scorecards of both the Test and Limited Over encounters.

    32nd Battle of the Rocks (Test Encounter)

    St. Anne’s: 204 in 48.5 overs (Malshan Perera 73, Pubugu Ganegama 49, Randeera Ranasinghe 27, Umesh Massakkara 20, Damitha Silva 5/45, Sachintha Pieris 2/40) and 214/8 in 63.2 overs (Wanitha Wanninayake 52 n.o., Pubudu Ganegama 52, Pasindu Dayananda 43, Malshan Perera 13, Sanjaya Wanninayake 2/20, Damitha Silva 2/61)
    Maliyadeva: 234/9 (153/5 o/n) in 50 overs (Prabash Keppetipola 65, Sachintha Pieris 56, Dinanjaya Premarathne 41, Damitha Silva 29, Keshan Wijerathna 20, Dilashan Kollure 16, Piyumal Sinhawansha 6/79, Pubudu Ganegama 2/35)

    Result: Match drawn

    Awards: Best fielder – Kavinda Kotuwegedara (St. Anne’s) Best bowler – Piyumal Sinhawansha (St. Anne’s) Best batsman – Malshan Perera (St. Anne’s) Man of the match – Damitha Silva (Maliyadeva)

    20th Battle of the Rocks (Limited Over Encounter)

    ‪St. Anne's: 200/9 (41 ov)
    Malshan Perera 51, Umesh Masakkara 49
    ‪Maliyadeva:‬ 272/9 (50 ov)
    Randeera Ranasinghe 5 for 46, Kasun Jayaweera 2 for 63

    When St. Anne's boys were 9 down, bad light stopped play at Welagedara Stadium, giving the victory for Maliyadeva.

    Result: Maliyadeva won

    Congratulations ‪Maliyadeva for winning the ‪Battle of the Rocks Limited Over Encounter.
    Thank you all who supported the team ‪St. Anne's throughout all these days.

  • Battle of the Rocks 2017 on March 17 to 19

  • Battle of the Rocks 2020 - Two-day Encounter ended in a draw

    Dominant batting performances by Devans met with vigilant resistance from Annites ending the Battle of the Rocks 2020 Two-day Encounter in a spirited draw.

    Kavindu was steering Annites resistance with his much needed half century which saw the contest ended in a draw.

  • Battle of the Rocks 2020 will be held on March 13, 14 and 15

  • Battle of the Rocks on 13, 14 and 15 of March

    Battle of the Rocks

    32nd Battle of the Rocks - Two-Day Encounter between Maliyadeva College and St. Anne's College will be played at the Welagedara Stadium on March 13 and 14. Play will commence at 10.00 a.m. on both days.
    Meanwhile 20th Battle of the Rocks - Limited Overs Encounter will be played on March 15 at the same venue.

    St. Anne's Team (Annites) for the 32nd Battle of the Rocks

    ‪‎St. Anne's College team (Annites) for the 32nd Battle of the Rocks encounter‬
    Malshan Perera (Captain), Umesh Massakkara (Vice-Captain), Kavinda Kotuwegedara, Vanitha Wanninayaka, Pasindu Dayananda, Randeera Ranasinghe, Piumal Sinhawansa, Pubudu Ganegama, Vimukthi Perera, Lakmal Jayasekara, Sudesh Kumarage, Tarindu Wijesinghe, Isuru Herath, Kasun Jayaweera, Nipun Ashok, Bawantha Karunasinghe, Suresh Kumarage, Jude Bandara, Nilesh Lakshan, Buddhika Bandara.

    Maliyadeva College and St. Anne's College skippers pose together with the trophies which are on offer for the Battle of the Rocks

    Skippers of the two teams, Prabash Keppetipola (‪Maliyadeva College/ Devans‬, on left) and Malshan Perera (‪St. Anne's College/ ‎Annites‬, on right) pose together with the Esoft Trophies which are on offer for the ‪#‎BattleOfTheRocks‬

    Use the hashtag ‪#‎AnnitesRock‬ for your social media posts relating to Battle of the Rocks.

    "Api Aana"(අපි ආනා) - A song to cheer our boys for the upcoming ‪#‎BattleOfTheRocks‬ encounter.

  • Battle of the Rocks One Day Encounter - Team Comparision

    The Battle of the Rocks One Day Encounter has always been a highly competitive and spirited clash between St. Anne's College and Maliyadeva College. Both teams have faced off in this tournament 24 times before. The current winning tally stands at 12-12, highlighting the formidable and spirited nature of both teams.

    Despite the fierce rivalry, the Annites and Devans have always maintained a friendly and cordial relationship. As neighboring Colleges, we take pride in our competitive nature and are honored to be such worthy opponents.

    With both teams tied at 12 wins apiece, today's game is sure to be an intense and thrilling battle, as the winner will break the tie tonight.

  • Bravo! Annites won the 2023 Battle of the Rocks - Australian Edition.

    Annites emerged victorious at 2023 Battle of the Rocks - Australian Edition.

  • Brotherhood spirited St. Anne's - Maliyadeva Battle of the Rocks Song

  • Come together tomorrow!

    Please ensure your presence tomorrow at 8 AM to provide enthusiastic support for our team at the match between St. Anne's College and Maliyadeva College.

     

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