Richmond-Mahinda Battle of the Lovers ... end in a clash
Tear-gas from police
The Lovers' annual cricket encounter between Richmond-Mahinda finished in a clash at Galle today (22). It was reported that this conflict arose when Richmond College was winning the match. It was also understood that the police had to use tear-gas to disperse the unruly crow. Police say that the reason for the clash may have been that the losing supporters burst into a temper, not being able to face the defeat.
This annual cricket encounter which was the 109th one in the series, Richmond team who came into bat first scored 257 for 9 and subsequently the Mahinda team scored 128 and 126 for 9 respectively in both innings. As such, Richmond College were adjudged the winners.
Police say that by now the situation has been brought under control.
Even last year a similar situation arose at the annual Richmond-Mahinda cricket encounter and the conduct of the police were looked down upon by various corners.
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