Battle of the Babes (Also known as Vidyartha College - St. Sylvester's College Cricket Encounter) is an annual Big Match played between Vidyartha College and St. Sylvester's College since 1958 Annually; except for 3 years due to unavoidable circumstances. Otherwise, it has been now played for 65 years.
This traditional Big Match has been played Annually since 1958; except for 3 years due to unavoidable circumstances. As of 2025, 65 Big Matches and 36 One-Day Matches have been played between Vidyartha College and St. Sylvester's College. Out of the 65 Big Matches, St. Sylvester's College has won 16 matches and Vidyartha College has won 3 matches while, 46 matches were drawn. The One Day Encounter is known as the "M.B.W.Mediwaka Memorial Encounter".