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Peterites end with more questions as Joes ‘finish’ on top-by BY INDIKA WELAGEDARA   St. Joseph’s College captain Sadeesh Jayawardena drives a ball on his way to a century as St. Peter’s College wicket keeper Nathan David looks on Source:Sundayobserver The 89th Battle of the Saints, Big Match encounter between traditional rivals St. Joseph’s College and St. Peter’s College ended in a draw at the SSC ground yesterday as rain stopped play before the tea break and the Peterites had many questions to answer. The heroes on the second day’s play were undoubtedly St. Joseph’s captain and Sri Lanka under 19 wicket keeper opening batsman Sadeesh Jayawardena who scored a spectacular century leading the Joes from the front. He was unbeaten on 110 with seven fours and one six. Another Sri Lanka under-19 middle order batsman Hiran Jayasundara gave Jayawardena immense support by scoring a superb unbeaten 91 with seven ...