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The 28th Annual Royal Thomian Cricket Festival – A battle enlaced in tradition and camaraderie The much anticipated 28th Annual Royal Thomian Cricket Festival Sydney unfolded on the scorching Friday of January 26, 2024, at the sizzling Kareela Reserve, setting ablaze the cricketing arena with a thrilling display of talent and camaraderie. The mercury soared to an astonishing 40 degrees, creating a crucible for cricketing prowess that left spectators in awe. In the fiercely contested Opens category, Royal, displaying an unwavering spirit, faced the sweltering heat and managed to post a commendable score of 122 runs. The Thomians, however, stole the spotlight, concluding the match with an astounding 7 wickets in hand, clinching the coveted EC Gunasekara Shield for a third consecutive year. Their dominance on the field was nothing short of a cricketing spectacle, etching their names in the annals of the festival’s storied history. As the Classics category unfolded, ...