The Prince of Wales'–St. Sebastian's Cricket Encounter (The Battle of the Golds) is an annual cricket match played between Prince of Wales' College (PWC) and St. Sebastian's College (SSC) since 1933.[1][2] It is known as The Battle of the Golds due to the colours of the two school's flags i.e. Purple, Gold and Maroon of Prince of Wales' College and Green, White & Gold of St. Sebastian's College.
![]() | |
Native name | මොරටු මහා රන් සටන (Moratu Mahā Ran Satana) |
---|---|
Other names | "The Battle of the Golds" |
Sport | Cricket |
Type | 2-day match (Test match) 1-day limited over match (50 overs) Twenty20 match |
Location | Moratuwa, Sri Lanka |
First meeting | 1933 |
Latest meeting | 2024 |
Next meeting | 2025 |
Broadcasters | Cambrians' Media and Broadcating Unit, SEBS MEDIA , Dialog TV and ThePapare.com |
Stadiums | De Soysa Stadium (Tyronne Fernando Stadium) Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground R. Premadasa Stadium P. Sara Oval Stadium |
Trophy | Cambrian - Sebastianite Challenge trophy (Other trophies list) |
Statistics | |
Meetings total | 2-day match – 74 1-day match – 39 T20 match – 02 |
All-time record | 2-day match – PWC leads, 6–4–64 1-day match – SSC leads, 20–15–4 T20 match – SSC leads, 2–0 |
Longest win streak | 2-day match – PWC, 3 (1935–1937) 1-day match – SSC, 4 (2015–2018) |
History
editThe encounter is considered to be one of the oldest big matches in Sri Lanka as it dates back to 1933. The first match in the sequence was played in 1933 under captain, Eugine Silva of St. Sebastian's College and Duncan Fernando of Prince of Wales College.[3] The inaugural match however ended in a low scoring draw. In 1935 the Cambrians[a] made history by recording the first win of the series with Ernie F. de Mel leading the side. De Mel's side registered a thrilling 4-wicket win against their rivals led by Earl Wijesinghe. The Cambrians led by KM Jayasekara went on to register back-to-back wins in the following two years by a thrilling 43-runs in 1936 and a comfortable innings and 87 runs in 1937. On both occasions, K.A.S Perera captained St. Sebastian's. There was a break in the series from 1938 to 1953.
The series resumed in 1954 with the match ending in a high-scoring draw. In 1955 Raymond de Silva's Sebastianites[b] lost to the Cambrians for the fourth time by 9 wickets. Prince of Wales' was led by Stanley de Alwis. Draws followed for the next three years and Prince of Wales' expanded their winning tally to 5–nil in 1959 with an emphatic innings and 56-run win. Suranjith Mendis led the winning side while his counterpart was Sirimal Fernando. The encounter continued in stalemates for two years and in 1962 St. Sebastian's got their first-ever victory under Priyantha Fernando. They beat the Cambrians led by Hyasti Aponso by 5 wickets. After three consecutive draws, St. Sebastian's recorded their second win under Sarath Perera. Perera's side beat the Cambrians captained by Leslie de Silva by massive innings and 152 runs. Deadlocks followed for a decade until the Cambrians led by Pemlal Fernando recorded an 8-wicket win in a low-scoring encounter against Walter Fernando's Sebastianites.[4]
Since the start, the Cambrians have six wins while the Sebastianites have won four times in the series with the rest ending in draws. St Sebastian's had their last victory in 2024 under the guidance of Captain Manuja Chanthuka.[5][6] Prince of Wales's has not won a match since 1977.[7]
Among the outstanding performances in the encounter Nilantha Bopage from Prince of Wales holds the record for the highest run scorer in a match with 179 not out in 1991. For the Sebastian's Nalin Peiris was the highest scorer with two centuries in years 1957 and 1958. Among the leading wicket takers, the record for the most number of wickets in the series is held by Roger Wijesuriya taking 22 wickets for St. Sebastians from 1975 to 1979.[8]
Limited Over match started in 1981. It wasn't played between 1983 and 1987. Twenty20 match was started in 2023 and the inaugural match was played at R. Premadasa Stadium. Twenty20 match is played for Rev. Fr. Bonnie Fernandopulle & M.E.C. Fernando Memorial Challenge Trophy.
Highest Aggregate of Runs in the Big Match Series is by Sahan Wijeratne. Sahan Wijeratne representing Cambrians from 2000 to 2003 scored 441 runs including two centuries and two half-centuries with his series aggregate of 73.5. He is the first centurion of the Limited Over Match with a score of 116 runs in 2003.[9]
During their rich history of nearly 100 years of cricket both schools have produced prominent cricketers to the national stream. Beginning from Anton Sethupathy, Duleep Mendis,[10] Prasanna Jayawardene, Amal Silva, Somachandra de Silva, Dr. O.L.F. Senaratne, H.I. Femando, Nisal Senaratne, Stanley de Alwis, Lasantha Rodrigo, Anura Polonowita, D.S. de Silva, Sarath Fernando, Lantra Fernando, Granville de Silva, Chaminda Mendis, Romesh Kaluwitharana, Amila Aponso,[11] Shehan Jayasuriya,[12] Oshada Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Praveen Jayawickrama to Lahiru Thirimanne[13] and Kusal Mendis.[14][4][9]
Atmosphere
editThe "Battle of the Golds" is filled with pageantry. With decorated tents, flags and baila singing and dancing groups present all around the Moratuwa city and the ground itself during the match days and in the days leading up to it. The 2-day match is held on Friday and Saturday, The 1-day limited over match is held on Sunday. By tradition, the schools are closed on match days to allow students to attend the Big Match. Souvenirs published by the both schools. Before the match, the students of each school take a motorcade (well known as "The Truck Parade") with bands and decorations and other colorful items showing support for their team. Overloaded cars with supporters singing and careering along the streets is a familiar sight during match days.
The match is looked forward to by both the young and old, male and female, and even those who had no connection with either school would turn up and enjoy the celebrations. It is more of an occasion for the old boys and present students of both schools coming together for 3 days of fun and revelry. It is quite normal to see elderly alumni from either schools coming to the "Big Match" to relive old times and meet old friends.
Past Results
edit2-Day Matches
editResults of the 2-day matches
- Matches Played – 74
- Matches Drawn – 63
- Matches Won by Prince of Wales' College – 06
- Matches Won by St. Sebastian's College – 04
- Matches with no-result – 01
Records
edit
Prince of Wales' College[4]
|
St. Sebastian's College:
|
Result Table
editYear | PWC | SSC | Result | Ref. | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st Ings | 2nd Ings | 1st Ings | 2nd Ings | |||
1933 | +145 | 98/7 | 88 | 43/8 | Drawn | [9] |
1934 | +269 | - | 71 | 45/2 | Drawn | |
1935 | 114 | 102/6 | +127 | 88 | Won by Prince of Wales' College | |
1936 | +105 | 237 | 140 | 159 | Won by Prince of Wales' College | |
1937 | 292 | - | +169 | 36 | Won by Prince of Wales' College | |
1938–1953 not played | ||||||
1954 | +242 | 184/2 | 365/7 | 16/2 | Drawn | |
1955 | 274 | 56/1 | +139 | 190 | Won by Prince of Wales' College | |
1956 | +213/3 | 115/3 | 180/9 | 117/6 | Drawn | |
1957 | 245 | 56/4 | +140 | 233/6 | Drawn | |
1958 | 415/9 | - | +319 | 69/4 | Drawn | |
1959 | +263 | - | 119 | 88 | Won by Prince of Wales' College | |
1960 | +325/1 | - | 113 | 182/5 | Drawn | |
1961 | 199 | 72/3 | +178 | 155/9 | Drawn | |
1962 | +170 | 161 | 174 | 159/5 | Won by St. Sebastian's College | |
1963 | 303/8 | - | +176 | 139/6 | Drawn | |
1964 | +176 | 160/7 | 195 | 50/7 | Drawn | |
1965 | 208 | 160/6 | 186 | 138/5 | Drawn | |
1966 | 76 | 93 | +321/7 | - | Won by St. Sebastian's College | |
1967 | +259/6 | 111/5 | 215 | - | Drawn | |
1968 | +285 | - | 143 | 280/8 | Drawn | |
1969–1970 not played | ||||||
1971 | +200/7 | 69 | 180/5 | 17/4 | Drawn | |
1972 | 152 | 61/2 | +124 | 197/4 | Drawn | |
1973 | 151 | 29/0 | +206/8 | 111/5 | Drawn | |
1974 | +124 | 295/7 | 215/8 | - | Drawn | |
1975 | +199/6 | 85/9 | 171/3 | 27/4 | Drawn | |
1976 | +169 | 140/7 | 150/7 | 64/2 | Drawn | |
1977 | 117/9 | 41/2 | +86 | 70 | Won by Prince of Wales' College | |
1978 | 191 | 27/5 | +264/5 | 102/4 | Drawn | |
1979 | +154 | 153/6 | 184/7 | 49/2 | Drawn | |
1980 | +114 | 192 | 165/8 | 60/3 | Drawn | |
1981 | +181/8 | 106/8 | 158 | 52/2 | Drawn | |
1982 | +192/9 | 105/6 | 192/7 | - | Drawn | |
1983 | +161 | 141/6 | 196/5 | - | Drawn | |
1984 | +163 | 67 | 144/7 | 55/7 | Drawn | |
1985 | +137 | 57/4 | 192/8 | - | Drawn | |
1986 | 127/5 | 60/4 | +188/6 | 73/4 | Drawn | |
1987 | +165/9 | 162/8 | 148/8 | 87/1 | Drawn | |
1988 | +186/8 | 77/4 | 105/9 | 60/4 | Drawn | |
1989 | 159 | 54/3 | +208/2 | 85/4 | Drawn | |
1990 | +191/7 | 102/1 | 131/8 | 78/1 | Drawn | |
1991 | 351/5 | - | +174/6 | - | Drawn | |
1992 | 213/9 | - | 287/9 | - | Drawn | |
1993 | 262/9 | - | +187/8 | 106/5 | Drawn | |
1994 | +120 | 113/9 | 184 | - | Drawn | |
1995 | +175 | 97/7 | 144 | 18/0 | Drawn | |
1996 | +91 | 116/8 | 154/9 | - | Drawn | |
1997 | +197/8 | 131/4 | 325/4 | - | Drawn | |
1998 | 172/5 | - | 285/9 | - | Drawn | |
1999 | 246 | - | +219 | 123/2 | Drawn | |
2000 | 166/7 | - | +162 | 119/8 | Drawn | |
2001 | 191/5 | 161/4 | 255/8 | - | Drawn | |
2002 | 232/9 | 211/7 | 255/9 | - | Drawn | |
2003 | +200/9 | 25/1 | 271/7 | - | Drawn | |
2004 | 173 | 121 | +120 | 87/7 | Drawn | |
2005 | 111 | 31/2 | +158 | 94/7 | Drawn | |
2006 | +179 | 135/3 | 271/8 | - | Drawn | |
2007 | +192 | 177/9 | 198 | 71/2 | Drawn | [15] |
2008 | +257/6 | - | 153 | - | Drawn | [16] |
2009 | +209 | 120/8 | 161 | 44/2 | Drawn | [17] |
2010 | +185 | 157 | 167/6 | 23/2 | Drawn | [18] |
2011 | +201 | 176 | 363/3 | 17/0 | Won by St. Sebastian's College | [19] |
2012 | +161 | 160/8 | 252/8 | - | Drawn | [20] |
2013 | +162 | 135/5 | 180 | - | Drawn | [21] |
2014 | 221/9 | 32/2 | 220 | 221 | Drawn | [22] |
2015 | 262/7 | - | 33/1 | - | Drawn | [23] |
2016 | 141 | 148/4 | 188 | 182/6 | Drawn | [24] |
2017 | +230 | 41/1 | 221 | - | Drawn | [25] |
2018 | 227/7 | - | +159 | 153/6 | Drawn | [26] |
2019 | +194 | 51/3 | 220/8 d | - | Drawn | [27] |
2020 | considered as a no-result | [28] | ||||
2021[c] | 174 | 17/0 | +254 | 167/2 d | Drawn | [33][34] |
2022 | +149 | 186/9 d | 158/8 d | 103/2 | Drawn | [35] |
2023 | 208 | - | +219/7 | 207/2 | Drawn | [36] |
2024 | +219 | 164 | 288/8 d | 91/6 | Won by St. Sebastian's College | [6][37] |
+ Batted First d - declared |
1-Day Limited Over Matches
editResults of the 1-day limited over matches
- Matches Played – 39
- Matches Won by St. Sebastian's College – 20
- Matches Won by Prince of Wales' College – 15
- Matches with No Decision – 02
- Matches Tied – 01
- Matches with no-result – 01
Records
edit
Prince of Wales' College
|
St. Sebastian's College:
|
Result Table
editYear | PWC | SSC | Result | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
1981 | 150/5 | +148 | Prince of Wales' College won by 5 wickets | [9] |
1982 | +62 | 63/5 | St. Sebastian's College won by 5 wickets | |
1983–1987 not played | ||||
1988 | +101 | 102/6 | St. Sebastian's College won by 4 wickets | |
1989 | +193/9 | 194/9 | St. Sebastian's College won by 1 wicket | |
1990 | 48/2 | +164/8 | No Decision | |
1991 | +201/8 | 180 | Prince of Wales' College won by 21 runs | |
1992 | 163/2 | +162 | Prince of Wales' College won by 8 wickets | |
1993 | 144/6 | +143/9 | Prince of Wales' College won by 4 wickets | |
1994 | 142/8 | +197 | St. Sebastian's College won by 55 runs | |
1995 | 144/5 | +143 | Prince of Wales' College won by 5 wickets | |
1996 | 116 | +163/9 | St. Sebastian's College won by 47 runs | |
1997 | 158 | +250/9 | St. Sebastian's College won by 92 runs | |
1998 | 156/8 | +192/9 | St. Sebastian's College won by 36 runs | |
1999 | +227/8 | 206 | Prince of Wales' College won by 21 runs | |
2000 | +85 | 86/4 | St. Sebastian's College won by 6 wickets | |
2001 | 92/5 | +90 | Prince of Wales' College won by 5 wickets | |
2002 | +220 | 225/8 | St. Sebastian's College won by 2 wickets | |
2003 | +124 | 127/5 | St. Sebastian's College won by 5 wickets | |
2004 | +205 | 125 | Prince of Wales' College won by 80 runs | |
2005 | 163 | +176/9 | St. Sebastian's College won by 13 runs | |
2006 | 151/5 | +149 | Prince of Wales' College won by 5 wickets | |
2007 | 181/8 | +179 | Prince of Wales' College won by 2 wickets | [38] |
2008 | DNP | 143 | No Decision | [39] |
2009 | +282/9 | 134 | Prince of Wales' College won by 148 runs | [40] |
2010 | 159/9 | +158/8 | Prince of Wales' College won by 1 wicket | [41] |
2011 | +287/9 | 288/4 | St. Sebastian's College won by 6 wickets | [42] |
2012 | 220 | +275/8 | St. Sebastian's College won by 55 runs | [43] |
2013 | 91/4 | +89 | Prince of Wales' College won by 6 wickets | [44] |
2014 | 182 | 182/7 | Tied | [45] |
2015 | 148 | +225/9 | St. Sebastian's College won by 77 runs | [46] |
2016 | +171 | 172/5 | St. Sebastian's College won by 5 wickets | [47] |
2017 | +159 | 154/4 | St. Sebastian's College won by 6 runs on D/L method | [48] |
2018 | +163/9 | 166/4 | St. Sebastian's College won by 6 wickets | [49] |
2019 | 169/6 | +218/9 | Prince of Wales' College won by 5 runs on D/L method | [50] |
2020 | considered as a no-result | [28] | ||
2021[d] | +134 | 132 | Prince of Wales' College won by 2 runs | [51] |
2022 | 211 | +227/9 | St. Sebastian's College won by 16 runs | [35] |
2023 | +336/7 | 295/4 | St. Sebastian's College won by 6 wickets on D/L method | [35] |
2024 | 245 | +265 | St. Sebastian's College won by 20 runs | [52][53] |
+ Batted First DNP - Did Not Play |
T20 Matches
editResults of the T20 matches
- Matches Played – 02
- Matches Won by St. Sebastian's College – 02
- Matches Won by Prince of Wales' College – 00
Result Table
editYear | PWC | SSC | Result | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | +162/7 | 163/5 | St. Sebastian's College won by 5 wickets | [35] |
2024 | +161/9 | 164/7 | St .Sebastian's College won by 3 wickets | |
+ Batted First |
Captains of Series
editYear | Prince of Wales' | St. Sebastian's |
---|---|---|
1933 | Duncan Fernando | Eugene De Silva |
1934 | Ernest F. De Mel | Eugene De Silva |
1935 | Ernest F. De Mel | Earl Wijesinghe |
1936 | K.M.Jayasekera | K.A.S. Perera |
1937 | K.M.Jayasekera | K.A.S. Perera |
1938–1953 not played | ||
1954 | Herbert Fonseka | Raymond De Silva |
1955 | Stanley De Alwis | Raymond De Silva |
1956 | Lasantha Rodrigo | Joy Abeyratne |
1957 | Lasantha Rodrigo | Kingsley Fernando |
1958 | Lakdasa Gunathilake | Sirimal Fernando |
1959 | Suranjith Mendis | Kingsley Fernando |
1960 | W.G. Fernando | Kingsley Fernando |
1961 | Lister Perera | Firmin Fernando |
1962 | Hyasti Aponoso | Priyantha Fernando |
1963 | Vernon De Mel | Ian Barthelot |
1964 | Priyananda Perera | Sumithra Fernando |
1965 | Nihal Sannasgala | Frank Cooray |
1966 | Leslie De Silva | Sarath Perera |
1967 | Lioyd Patemott | Maxwell De Silva |
1968 | Ray Fernando | Marian Cooray |
1969–1970 not played | ||
1971 | Priyantha Jayasekera | Ralph Gunawardene |
1972 | Shriyan Samararatne | Crisanthus Fernando |
1973 | Bandula De Silva | Sunil Wickramanayake |
1974 | Hemal Mendis | Susil Fernando |
1975 | Lantra Fernando | Milroy Paul |
1976 | Wirantha Fernando | Rodney Perera |
1977 | Pemlal Fernando | Walter Fernando |
1978 | Jayanath Perera | Luxsen Fernando |
1979 | Suresh de Silva | Roger Wijesuriya |
1980 | Sandun Keerthichandra | Prasanna Fernando |
1981 | Ajith Bandara | Glenmo Perera |
1982 | Saman De Silva | Manaram De Mel |
1983 | Sumedha Gamlath | Rupanath Wickramaratne |
1984 | Lalith Weerasinghe | Chrysanth Swaris |
1985 | Vikum Halwature | Indrajith Mendis |
1986 | Nimal Kariyawasam | Lakdeva Perera |
1987 | Shamal De Silva | Anusha Silva |
1988 | Ruwan Weerawardena | Romesh Kaluwitharana |
1989 | Janitha Silva | Nishantha Fernando |
1990 | Chammika De Silva | Harsnana Karunaratne |
1991 | Pramuk De Silva | Primal Salgado |
1992 | Vishvanath Fernando | Kumudu Anton |
1993 | Suranga Wellalage | Dinesh Samarasinghe |
1994 | Nalin Krishantha | Sanjeva Silva |
1995 | Sriyantha De Mel | Sharon Frank Martin |
1996 | Surange Wijenayake | Mario Rees |
1997 | Chanmila Galketiya | Nimesh Perera |
1998 | Sanieewa Pieris | Buddhika Mendis |
1999 | Hasantha Fernando | Nuwan Fernando |
2000 | Pubudu Ranaweera | Malshan Fernando |
2001 | Manjala Bandara | Premesh Perera |
2002 | Sahan Wijeratne | Sumalka Perera |
2003 | Shanaka Perumpulli | Manjula Silva |
2004 | Kavinda Silva | Dunil Abeydeera |
2005 | Nalin Prabodha | Dilhan Cooray |
2006 | Isuru Gunasena | Jehan Fernando |
2007 | Pishan Hewage | Sachintha Cooray |
2008 | Sashan Silva | Janitha Jayawardena |
2009 | Buddhika Alwis | Prageeth Perera |
2010 | Nuwantha Peiris | Aanuk De Alwis |
2011 | Isuru Thilina | Sanitha De Mel |
2012 | Tharindu Dilshan | Amila Aponso |
2013 | Kusal Mendis | Anushka Perera |
2014 | Ashen Mendis | Anuk Fernando |
2015 | Jayanga Peiris | Visal Senanayake |
2016 | Thilan Nimesh | Avishka Fernando |
2017 | Vishwa Chathuranga | Mishane Silva |
2018 | Savindu Peiris | Tharusha Fernando[54] |
2019 | Suwath Mendis | Nuwanidu Fernando |
2020 | Naduka Fernando | Janishka Perera |
2021 | Dinura Fernando | Sukitha Prasanna |
2022 | Tharindu Gimantha Amarasinghe | Bihanga Mendis |
2023 | Omesh Mendis | Sandesh Fernando |
2024 | Achala Perera | Manuj Chanthuka[55][56] |
Batting and Bowling Records
editPrince of Wales' College Team
editBatting and bowling records by Prince of Wales' College team's players in 2-day matches.
BattingeditCenturieseditJagath de Soysa is the first centurion for Cambrians in the big match series.[9]
Scores of Fifty & Overedit
|
BowlingeditSuranga Wijenayake is the highest wicket-taker for Prince of Wales' College in single inning. He took 7 wickets for 33 runs in 1995. Four Wickets & Over in an Inningedit
|
St. Sebastian's College Team
editBatting and bowling records by St. Sebastian's College team's players in 2-day matches.
BattingeditThe highest individual total by a Sebastian came in 1966 off the bat of Gerald Mendis as the batsman notched up 148.[57] Centuriesedit
Scores of Fifty & Overedit
|
BowlingeditAnuk De Alwis is the highest wicket-taker for St. Sebastian's College in single inning. He took 8 wickets for 53 runs in 1995. Four Wickets & Over in an Inningedit
|
Best Partnership Records in 1-Day Limited Over Matches
editWicket | Team | Runs | Partners | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
1st | PWC | 197 runs | Tharindu Amarasinghe and Rivith Jayasuriya in 2023 | [58] |
2nd | SSC | 149 runs | Adesh Almeida and Vimath Dinsara in 2023 | |
3rd | PWC | 103 runs | Lahiru Thirimanne 51 and Sanka Peiris 55 in 2006 | [38] |
4th | SSC | 63 runs | Lasith Fernando 36 and Sumalka Perera 26 in 2002 | |
5th | SSC | 110 runs | Nalin Wijesinghe 50 and Manjula Fernando 59 in 1998 | |
6th | PWC | 61 runs | Vajirapani Jayakulasooriya 33 and Priyantha Mendis 29 in 1992 | |
8th | SSC | 72 runs | Primal Salgado 55* and Manoj Perera 32 in 1989 | |
9th | SSC | 58 runs | Nuwan Perera 56* and Buddhika Amarasinghe 21* in 2002 | |
* Not Out PWC – Prince of Wales' College SSC – St. Sebastian's College |
Cricket Coaches
editPrince of Wales' College
editList of Prince of Wales' College cricket coaches from 1876 to date[9]
- J.C. Mckeyzer
- Claude Orr
- A. Vandergert
- E. Weerasooriya
- C.V. Samarasinghe
- C. Manakularathne
- N.D.De.S. Wijesekara
- Condrad Rodrigo
- Nisal Senarathne
- H.I. Fernando
- P.H.S. Mendis
- Harward Fernando
- Vernon Perera
- R.T.N. Fernando
- Sunil de Silva
- Chitral Mendis
- Bandula De Silva
- Jayantha Perera
- Lantra Fernando[38]
- Kushan Jayawikrama[59]
- Kelum Fernando[55][56][60]
St. Sebastian's College
edit- Sanjeewa Silva[38]
- Neil Rajapakse[4]
- Heshan de Mel[7]
- Imal Botheju[61]
- Nalin Wijesinghe[59]
- Bradman Ediriweera[55][56][60]
Challenge Trophies
editTrophy | Donor |
---|---|
Best Cambrian All-rounder | Mr. S. Rathandasa |
Best Cambrian Batsman | Vinchandra Industries |
Best Cambrian Bowler | Vinchandra Industries |
Most Outstanding Cambrian Cricket | Mr. Balleth Matthes |
Man of the Match | Mr. Lolyd De Mel |
Highest Scorer | Mr. Tyronne Fernando P.C.M.P. |
Best Batsman | Leo Club of Moratuwa |
J.B.C. Rodirgo Memorial Shield | Dr. & Mrs. Festus Fernando |
Thilak Fernando Memorial Shield for the man of the match Cambrian Side | Mr. Thilak Fernando's Friends |
Thilak Fernando Memorial Shield for the Best Cambrian Batsman | Mr. Thilak Fernando's Friends |
Annual Prize for the Best Cambrian All-rounder | Dr. G.N. Perera |
L.t.Col.Srimal Mendis Memorial Trophy for the Best Cambrian All-rounder | Nilesh Perera, His brothers in Canada & Friends |
Cambrian who gets most number of boundaries in the limited over match | City Furnishers, Moratuwa in memory of beloved Teacher Miss Lynette Salgado |
Challenge Cup for Best Cambrian All-rounder | Mr. Edmund Fernando |
Lloyd H. Peiris memorial prize for Man of the match Cambrian Side | Mr. Lloyd H. Peiris's family members |
Best Cambrian All-rounder in the limited over match | Mr. Balleth Matthes |
Best Cambrian All-rounder | Mrs. Manel Fernando and son in memory of Sarath Fernando |
Best Bowler of the match | Mr. Sweeny T. Fernando |
Best Cambrian Fielder | Young Cambrian Sports Club in memory of Sumith Fernando |
Jayantha Perera Memorial Challenge Trophy for the Best Fielder | Cambrians 65/66 Group of Old Boys |
Family Members Who Played In The Series
editBrothers In The Series
editPrince of Wales' College
editBrothers who played for the Prince of Wales' College team between 1933 and 2023[9][62]
|
|
|
Fathers & Sons In The Series
editPrince of Wales' College
editFathers & Sons who played for the Prince of Wales' College team between 1933 and 2006[9]
|
|
|
Venues
edit- De Soysa Stadium, Moratuwa (formerly known as Tyronne Fernando Stadium)
- Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground, Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo
- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- P. Sara Oval Stadium, Borella, Colombo[55][63]
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ Rathnayake, Samiddha (8 March 2009). "Time for a winning result". The Nation.
- ^ Amit, M. Shamil (11 March 2010). "60th Battle of the Gold's". The Daily Mirror. Archived from the original on 7 February 2015.
- ^ Mendis, Dilwin (4 March 2012). "Keen contest expected in St. Sebastian's – Prince of Wales 'Big Match'". Sunday Observer. Archived from the original on 10 March 2012. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- ^ a b c d Amit, M Naushad (7 March 2010). "Battle of The Golds" (PDF). The Nation.
- ^ Mendis, Dilwin (11 March 2009). "59th Battle of the Golds on March 13 and 14: Cambrians and Sebs out to play positive cricket". Daily News. Archived from the original on 15 March 2009.
- ^ a b "Sebs clinch 74th Battle of the Golds at Moratuwa". The Island. 10 March 2024.
- ^ a b Fernando, Reemus (9 March 2007). "57th 'Battle of the Golds' a star-studded show". The Island.
- ^ "Battle of the Golds – The Moratuwa Madness". ThePapare.com. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Cambrian Cricket Souvenir (BOG 57th Encounter). The Old Boys Association of Prince of Wales' College. 2007.
- ^ Fernando, A. C. I. (2 March 2002). "Moratuwa-Moratuwa". The Island.
- ^ "Amila Aponso, Student of St. Sebastians College, Moratuwa". espncricinfo.com. ESPN (ESPNcricinfo). Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ^ "Shehan Jayasuriya, Student Prince of Wales' College, Moratuwa". espncricinfo.com. ESPN (ESPNcricinfo). Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ^ "Lahiru Thirimanne, Student Prince of Wales' College, Moratuwa". espncricinfo.com. ESPN (ESPNcricinfo). Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ^ "Kusal Mendis, Student Prince of Wales' College, Moratuwa". espncricinfo.com. ESPN (ESPNcricinfo). Retrieved 6 November 2015.
- ^ Amit, M. Shamil (11 March 2007). "Another draw at Moratuwa". Sunday Times.
- ^ "'Battle of the Golds' ends in a drab draw". The Nation. 27 April 2008.
- ^ Jayachandra, Harry (15 March 2009). "59th Battle of the 'golds'". Sunday Times.
- ^ Amit, M. Shamil (14 March 2010). "Another tame draw at Moratuwa". Sunday Times.
- ^ Amit, M. Shamil (13 March 2011). "61st Battle of Gold's in Moratuwa". Sunday Times.
- ^ Amit, M. Shamil (11 March 2012). "62nd Battle of the Gold's". Sunday Times. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ^ "Latest From Big Match 2013". sebsmoratuwa.lk. 7 March 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- ^ "Big Match 2014 Live Score (updates)". sebsmoratuwa.lk. 7 March 2014. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- ^ "Big Match 2015 Scorecard – Summary". sebsmoratuwa.lk. 13 March 2015.
- ^ "Final results 2016 Big Match". sebsmoratuwa.lk. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ^ Thattil, Roscoe (11 March 2017). "Tame draw at the 67th Battle of the Golds". ThePapare.com. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- ^ Sanjeewa, Kanishka (10 March 2018). "Nuwanidu rescue St. Sebastian's; Cambrians take major honours". ThePapare.com. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
- ^ Kumarasinghe, Chathura (16 March 2019). "Nuwanidu Fernando lights up Moratuwa with a hat-trick and century". ThePapare.com. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ^ a b Sridheran, Sharmeegan (12 January 2022). "All set for Prince of Wales-Sebastians battle". ThePapare.com. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Dialog Axiata powers 71st Battle of the Golds". dailynews.lk. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Dialog Axiata powers Battle of the Golds". sundayobserver.lk. 16 January 2022. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Cambrians and Sebs to battle after two years". island.lk. 12 January 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Dialog Axiata powers 71st Battle of the Golds". frontpage.lk. 12 January 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ Sanjeewa, Kanishka (15 January 2022). "The 71st Battle of the Golds ends in a draw". ThePapare.com. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ^ "Battle of Golds ends in a tame draw". sundaytimes.lk. 16 January 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ^ a b c d "BATTLE OF THE GOLDS". PWC Website. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ Welagedara, Indika (23 April 2023). "Sebastianite century makers highlight drawn match against Cambrians". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "POW score 219 in Battle of the Golds". Daily Mirror. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d Amit, M. Naushad (27 April 2008). "Moratuwa's One-Day 'BATTLE OF THE GOLDS'" (PDF). The Nation. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
- ^ Fernando, Reemus (28 April 2008). "Bad weather spoils Moratuwa one-dayer". The Island.
- ^ Mendis, Dilwin (16 March 2009). "Cambrians crush Sebastianites". Daily News.
- ^ Mendis, Dilwin (15 March 2010). "Cambrians edge out Sebastianites". Daily News.
- ^ Mendis, Dilwin (14 March 2011). "Sebastianites in six-wicket win". Daily News.
- ^ "Big Match 2012 – Limited Overs Match". sebsmoratuwa.lk. 10 March 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- ^ "Limited Overs Match 2013". sebsmoratuwa.lk. 10 March 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- ^ "Battle Of The Golds – Limited Overs Match 2014". sebsmoratuwa.lk. 9 March 2014. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- ^ "Battle Of The Golds 2015 – Limited Overs Match (Summary)". sebsmoratuwa.lk. 15 March 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- ^ "31st Limited Over Match 27th March 2016". sebsmoratuwa.lk. 30 March 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- ^ De Silva, Romario (12 March 2017). "St. Sebastian's cruise home for third consecutive year". ThePapare.com. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- ^ Sanjeewa, Kanishka (11 March 2018). "Sebastians thrash Cambrians in 33rd limited over encounter". ThePapare.com. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ^ Kumarasinghe, Chathura (17 March 2019). "Cambrians edge past St. Sebastian's in a rain interrupted thriller". ThePapare.com. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ^ Sanjeewa, Kanishka (16 January 2022). "Cambrians edge past St. Sebastian's to win the 36th One Day Encounter". ThePapare.com. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ^ "39th Battle of the Golds Limited Over Janaka steers St. Sebastian's to double win". Daily Mirror. 11 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ "HIGHLIGHTS – St. Sebastian's vs Prince of Wales". thepapare.com. 10 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ "Dialog powers 68th Battle of Golds - Sebs v POW". Sunday Observer. 4 March 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d Weerasuriya, Weerasuriya (8 March 2024). "Sebs-Cambrians clash in 74th 'Battle of the Golds' today". Daily News.
- ^ a b c Fernando, Reemus (8 March 2024). "St. Sebastian's meet Cambrians in 74th Battle of the Golds". The Island.
- ^ De Silva, Romario (8 March 2017). "Sebs enter as favorites as POW aim to upset". ThePapare.com. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
- ^ Peiris, Dimuthu (23 April 2023). "BIG MATCHES -2023 (Super League)". cricheroes.in. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ a b Fernando, Reemus (12 March 2015). "No clear favourties as Cambrians meet St. Sebastian's". The Island.
- ^ a b "Dialog Powers 74th Battle of the Golds on March 8th & 9th". Dialog. 7 March 2024.
- ^ Weerasinghe, Shameera (22 February 2017). "Star studded St. Sebastian's target 67th Battle of the Golds". ThePapare.com. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- ^ Mendis, Dilwin (19 April 2023). "Cambrian-Sebs clash in 73rd Big Match on April 21 and 22". Daily News.
- ^ "74th Battle of the Golds". Daily Mirror. 8 March 2024.