Cricket tours · Sri Lanka
Take your team on tour to Sri Lanka.
Matches against top Sri Lankan schools and national sides, turf nets, and the island in between. Planned by our Auckland team and run on the ground by our Colombo team.Top schools, national sides, turf nets and the island in between.
From top school first XIs to Sri Lanka A and Under-19 sides.
- Sample tour
- 13 days · 12 nights
- Matches
- 6 · T20 and 50-over
- Route
- Colombo · Kandy · Galle
- Opposition
- Top schools to Sri Lanka A
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Auckland University's women, on tour.
Seven matches, Galle Fort, a sunset swim and a safari. The 2026 tour, in real photos and video.
Seven matches across Colombo and Kandy.
- Matches
- 7
- T20
- 4
- 50-over
- 3
Who they played
- Sri Lanka A WomenColomboNational
- Sri Lanka Air Force WomenColomboServices
- Mahamaya Girls' CollegeKandyTop school
Great cricket, new friendships and unforgettable Sri Lankan memories.Our wish for the team as they landed in Colombo
A Sri Lankan welcome: lighting the oil lamp
Photos: Malinda Gamaarachchi
Watch the 2026 tour.
The highlights, the first training session, and the matches, Galle and a safari. Short, and silent.
Plan my tourYour squad's tour, planned for you
From top school first XIs to Sri Lanka A and Under-19 sides.
We match every squad with the right opposition for its age and standard. Fixtures are confirmed with the host teams once your dates are set.
- Top schools
First XIs from famous cricket schools.
School cricket is followed like a national sport in Sri Lanka. We match school squads with the first XIs and age-group sides of well-known cricket schools.
- Royal College, Colombo
- S. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia
- St. Joseph's College, Colombo
- St. Peter's College, Colombo
- Ananda College, Colombo
- Nalanda College, Colombo
- Trinity College, Kandy
- Dharmaraja College, Kandy
- Mahinda College, Galle
- Richmond College, Galle
- Services and clubs
Services sides and club teams.
Hard, well-drilled cricket against services teams such as the Sri Lanka Air Force, and local club sides.
- Services sides
- Colombo club sides
- National level
Sri Lanka A and Under-19 sides.
For strong university, club and premier squads: matches against Sri Lanka's national pathway teams, the players one step from the national side.
- Sri Lanka A
- Sri Lanka Under-19
School cricket is a national event.
Big matches between rival schools draw packed stands, brass bands and old boys flying home for them.
- Since1879Battle of the BluesRoyal College vs S. Thomas' College
- Since1924Battle of the MaroonsAnanda College vs Nalanda College
- Since1933Battle of the SaintsSt. Joseph's College vs St. Peter's College
What your tour could look like.
Thirteen days and six matches in Colombo, Kandy and Galle. Swipe the days and the map follows. Yours is built around your dates, squad and budget.
13 days · 6 matches · Colombo, Kandy, Galle3 T20 · 3 × 50-over
Sample opponents. Your fixtures are confirmed with the host teams once your dates are set.
Days marked 2026 tour are real photos. Photos: Malinda Gamaarachchi
Everything but the runs.
Matches, training, hotels and our team on the ground, in one plan. Here's what a tour includes.
Your matches
Fixtures against sides matched to your squad's age and standard, with grounds and formats (T20, 50-over) set to suit.
Turf nets and training
Net sessions on turf wickets between matches, so your squad settles into the pitches, the heat and the spin.
Your own team coach
A private coach for the whole tour: airport runs, match days, training and every transfer, kit included.
Hotels and meals
Hand-picked hotels in every town, with meals planned around match days and dietary needs.
Our Colombo team, all tour
An English-speaking tour lead with you every day, and the school and club contacts that make the fixtures happen.
Rest days that count
Temples, tea country, Galle Fort, safaris and beaches, planned between the matches.
Three steps to your tour.
Tell us about your squad- Tell us about your squadDates, age group, standard and how many are coming.
- We build your fixturesMatches, grounds, hotels and the route, in one tour plan.
- You tourOur Colombo team runs it on the ground, with our Auckland team a call away.
An island that loves its cricket.
- School cricket is a national eventBig matches between rival schools draw packed stands, brass bands and old boys flying home for them.
- Turf, heat and spinTurf wickets, humid days and spin-friendly pitches: conditions that sharpen any squad.
- The island in betweenTemples in Kandy, the old fort at Galle, safaris and beaches on the rest days.
Our tours, in pictures.
Every tour gets its own album, with photos and reels from the tour.
Colombo · Kandy · Galle
Auckland University Cricket Club, 2026
7 matches · 4 T20 · 3 × 50-over · vs Sri Lanka A Women, Sri Lanka Air Force Women and Mahamaya Girls' College
Photos: Malinda Gamaarachchi
Questions coaches ask.
Can't see yours? Ask the cricket desk, or call our Auckland team seven days a week.
0800 574 584Who will we play?
Sides matched to your squad: school first XIs and age-group teams from well-known cricket schools, through to national-level sides such as Sri Lanka A and Under-19 teams. Fixtures are confirmed with the host teams once your dates are set.
When can we tour?
Any time of year. Pre-season, a term break or the end of your season: tell us your window and we build the fixtures around it.
Can girls' and women's squads tour?
Yes. Our 2026 tour took Auckland University's Premier women's team to play Sri Lanka A Women, the Sri Lanka Air Force women's team and Mahamaya Girls' College.
Can an individual player come?
Yes. Individual players can join a touring squad or a development package. No club needed.
What does a tour cost?
Tours range from $3,499 to $4,500+ per person, depending on how long you tour and what your squad needs. Prices don't include flights, which we quote for your group separately. We send a full quote with your tour plan.
Get your tour plan and quote.
Tell us about your squad. We'll come back with fixtures, a route and a quote. Two short steps, and Majitha replies within two working days.
- Fixtures matched to your squadFrom top school first XIs to Sri Lanka A and Under-19 sides.
- Your route, hotels and rest daysMatches, grounds, hotels and the route, in one tour plan.
- A full quote with your tour planTeam packages from $3,499 per person.
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Sample opponents for men's and boys' squads. Tap a town to add it to your enquiry.