– The annual “Battle of the Queens” one-day cricket encounter between Princess of Wales’ College, Moratuwa, and Yasodhara Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo, ended amid controversy at De Soysa Stadium in Moratuwa yesterday.

Princess of Wales’ College, who won the toss and elected to bat, were bowled out for 131 runs. In reply, Yasodhara College were dismissed for 129, handing a two-run victory to the Moratuwa school.However, tensions surfaced during the trophy presentation ceremony when the Principal of Yasodhara College, publicly raised concerns over the conduct of the match.She questioned the procedure followed during the toss and expressed dissatisfaction over the decision that led to the final dismissal of the Yasodhara batswoman. Describing the outcome as unfair, she reportedly stated that her school would not participate in the encounter in the future.

The Principal of Princess of Wales’ College, responding to the remarks, expressed regret that the concerns had been raised publicly. She said discussions had previously taken place between the two school administrations with the aim of ensuring the match proceeded smoothly.

The controversy continued after the presentation ceremony when the Yasodhara College captain declined to accept the runners-up trophy.