BATTLE OF THE GOLDS
The Prince of Wales'–St. Sebastian's Cricket Encounter (The Battle of the Golds)
is an annual cricket match played between PWC and SSC since 1933.
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 PWC
and Green, White & Gold of St. Sebastian's College.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Test Matches
79
Matches Played
6
Matches Won By PWC
4
Matches Won by SSC
69
NR / Drawn
Win Predictor 2027
This prediction is based on all past results.
| Year | PWC | SSC | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 2nd Innings | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings | ||
| 2026 | 263/10 | 54/5 | +214/10 | 279/4 d | Drawn |
| 2025 | +161/10 | 157/6 | 208/10 | - | Drawn |
| 2024 | +219 | 164 | 288/8 | 91/6 | Won by SSC |
| 2023 | 208 | - | +219/7 | 207/2 | Drawn |
| 2022 | 149 | 186/9 d | 158/8 d | 103/2 | Drawn |
HEAD-TO-HEAD
1-Day Limited Over Matches
42
Matches Played
16
Matches Won by PWC
21
Matches Won by SSC
5
NR / Drawn
Win Predictor 2027
This prediction is based on all past results.
| Year | PWC | SSC | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +116/10 | 112/2 | SSC Won by 8 Wickets |
| 2025 | +224/7 | 119/10 | PWC Won by 105 Runs |
| 2024 | 245/10 | +265/10 | SSC Won by 20 Runs |
| 2023 | +336/7 | 295/4 | SSC won by 6 wickets (DLS) |
| 2022 | 211 | +227/9 | SSC won by 16 Runs |
HEAD-TO-HEAD
T20 Matches
4
Matches Played
0
Matches Won by PWC
4
Matches Won by SSC
0
No Results
Win Predictor 2027
This prediction is based on all past results.
| Year | PWC | SSC | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 85/10 | +145/9 | SSC Won by 60 Runs |
| 2025 | 82/7 | +171/7 | SSC Won by 89 Runs |
| 2024 | +161/9 | 164/7 | SSC Won by 3 Wickets |
| 2023 | +162/7 | 163/5 | SSC Won by 5 Wickets |
Cambrians'
RECORDS
3-Day Matches
(Previously played as 2 days, now 3 days after 2024)
In an exhilarating school cricket match, the Cambrian team etched their names into the records with astounding achievements. Displaying remarkable prowess, they achieved the highest team total of the season, amassing an impressive 280 runs. The team's star batsman shattered previous records, notching up a stunning century in just 60 balls, leaving an indelible mark on the school's cricket history.
Highest Score: 179 (not out) by Nilantha Bopage in 1991
Best Bowling: 7 for 33 by Suranga Wijenayake in 1995
Highest Total: 415/9 in 1958
Lowest Total: 67 in 1984
Highest Partnership: 247 by WG Fernando and Sunil de Silva in 1960
1-Day Matches
In a remarkable display of cricket prowess, the Cambrians of School 1 secured an awe-inspiring victory in a day-long 50-over match. Their stellar performance left an indelible mark in the annals of school sports history. With exceptional batting, bowling, and fielding skills, the Cambrians clinched victory, etching their names as champions in a thrilling encounter.
Highest Total: 336/7 in 2023
Lowest Total: 62 in 1982
Highest Partnership: 197 Runs Tharindu Amarasinghe and Rivith Jayasuriya in 2023
