Big Match
| Countries | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Format | Test, One-Day and Twenty20 |
| First edition | 1879 |
| Latest edition | 2025 |
| Next edition | 2026 |
| Number of teams | 34 (as of 2024) |
| TV | Dialog TV, Peo TV |
| Website | ThePapare.com, Batsman.com |
In Sri Lankan cricket, a Big Match is an annual school cricket match typically played between two rival schools in Sri Lanka. Said schools often have a long history of competition, with some rivalries lasting over a century. Big matches have become a significant part of modern Sri Lankan culture, involving both school children and alumni.