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2021 Queensland Battle of the Maroons The winning team and their supporters Source:Dæhæna – Monthly e-Newsletter – Radio 4EB Sri Lankan Group – Brisbane Following cancellation of last year’s game due to COVID-19, the 10th annual Queensland Battle of the Maroons (QBoM) was held on Saturday, 8 May at Wolston Park Centenary Cricket Ground, Wacol. A crowd of more than 50 enjoyed a day of traditional Sri Lankan tunes, great food, and a cricket match of the highest calibre between Ananda and Nalanda, in what was no doubt a spectacular day to remember! After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Nalanda posted 136/9 in the allotted 35 overs. In a keenly contested chase, Ananda reached the target in 32.5 overs with 5 wickets to spare. For his 5/22 off 5 overs, including the first ever hattrick in a QBoM match, Vidu Jagoda Aarachchi from Ananda was judged the ...