Elephant House, Keells Krest adds even more excitement to 84th Joe-Pete ‘Battle of the Saints’

EH Battle of the Saints
Sponsorship being handed over by Shanil Perera (centre), Head of Sales and Distribution – Keells Food Products PLC, Assistant Vice President - John Keells Holdings (JKH). Also in the picture is Rev. Fr Travis Gabriel (centre left), the rector of St. Joseph’s College, and Rev. Fr Trevor Martin (centre right), the rector of St. Peter’s College, in addition to members of the schools sports staff and big match organizing committee.

Elephant House and Keells Krest will once again support the “Battle of the Saints” Big Match between St Joseph’s College and St Peter’s College as its Food, Beverage and Ice Cream Partner for 2018.

Now in its 84th consecutive year, this thrilling school cricketing encounter is one of the longest running big matches in Sri Lanka, with this year’s edition being played on the 2nd and 3rd March 2018 at P. Sara Oval Grounds.

As long-time supporters of this tradition, Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (Elephant House) and Keells Foods Products PLC (Keells Krest) continue to be indispensible to the enjoyment of these big matches by providing a beloved range of processed meats, beverages and ice cream to attendees at these exciting “Battle of the Saints” big matches for several years now.

In terms of supporting schools’ big matches, Elephant House and Keells Krest are undoubtedly the largest supporters of these tournaments. The spirit of competition and sportsmanship witnessed at the ‘Battle of the Saints’ is truly an exemplary example for others to follow. As a partner of this encounter for many years, Elephant House and Keells Krest have put all their efforts into guaranteeing that students, old boys, parents and guests, and even the competing cricketers, are refreshed, ensuring that the match is truly a success.




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