With the blessing of perfect weather for cricket at the scenic Grists Ground of Tiffin School in East Molesey Craders Captain Dhanushka Walpitagamage elected to bat after winning the toss on a fairly good strip for batting.  Crusaders scored 168 for 6 against Maristonians competent bowling attack Ashan Davinda scored 40, Regie Siriwardena 32, Danshka Walpitagamage 25, Asushka Gunawardena 18, Chamara Madhusanka 11, Dushan Fernando 12 (Rukshan 1 wicket, Jiva Lambert 1 , Eransha Fernandopulle 2, Damith 1, Chaminda 1).  Maristonians in reply scored 138 runs for 8 wickets. Jiva Lambert 22 not out, Eransha Fernandopulle 22, Amal Weerasinghe 15, Damith 11 (Asahn Devinda 2 wickets, Walpitagamage 3, Collin Delwita 1 and Vishvajith Cooray 1 wicket) .  Man of the match award went to Danushka Walpitagama of HCC, Best Bowler to Eransha Fernandopulle of MSC and Best Batsman to Ashan Devinda of HCC.  Crusaders won the match by 30 runs for the first time in the history of Battle of the Lagoons in the UK.

Other highlights included kids events, men’s and women’s Tug of War, Musical Chairs, Football match, a volleyball match and other interesting entertainment.  The day was made more interesting by entertainment provided by  Sunset’s Sunil Fernando and Exceed’s Praveen Karunasena, Andre Martinez and Lyon Martinez.  To complement the event an excellent BBQ , Lumpraise lunch and all sorts of thirst quenching drinks and drinks considered as essential as ‘Naga Salang = Papara Band’ for a big match were available in plenty.