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.


past Results

2-Day Matches

74

Matches Played

6

Matches Won By PWC

3

Matches Won by SSC

65

NR / Drawn




past Results

1-Day Limited Over Matches

39

Matches Played

15

Matches Won by PWC

20

Matches Won by SSC

4

NR / Drawn




past Results

T20 Matches

2

Matches Played

0

Matches Won by PWC

2

Matches Won by SSC

0

No Results




Cambrians'

RECORDS

2-Day Matches

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

past

CAPTAINS

Achala Perera
2024
Omesh Mendis
2023
Tharindu Amarasinghe
2022
Dinura Fernando
2021
Naduka Fernando
2020
Suwath Mendis
2019
Savindu Peiris
2018
Vishwa Chathuranga
2017
Thilan Nimesh
2016
Jayanga Peiris
2015
Ashen Mendis
2014
Kusal Mendis
2013
Tharindu Dilshan
2012
Isuru Thilina
2011
Nuwantha Peiris
2010
Buddhika de Alwis
2009
Shashan Silva
2008
Pishan Hewage
2007
Isuru Gunasena
2006
Nalin Prabodha
2005
Kavinda Silva
2004
Shanaka Perumpulli
2003
Sahan Wijerathne
2002
Manjula Bandara
2001
Pubudu Ranaweera
2000
Hasantha Fernando
1999
Sanjeewa Peiris
1998
Chamila Galketiya
1997
Suranga Wijenayake
1996
Sriyantha de Mel
1995
Nalin Krishantha
1994
Suranga Wellalage
1993
Vishvanath Fernando
1992
Pramuk de Silva
1991
Chammika de Silva
1990
Janitha Silva
1989
Ruwan Weerawardene
1988
Shamal de Silva
1987
Nimal Kariyawasam
1986
Vikum Halwathura
1985
Lalith Weerasinghe
1984
Sumedha Gamalath
1983
Saman de Silva
1982
Ajith Bandara
1981
Sandun Keerthichandra
1980
Suresh de Silva
1979
Jayanath Perera
1978
Pemlal Fernando
1977
Wirantha Fernando
1976
Lantra Fernando
1975
Hemal Mendis
1974
Bandula de Silva
1973
Dushmantha de Silva
1973
Shriyan Samararatne
1972
Priyantha Jayasekera
1971
Keith Fernando
1970
Nimal Fernando
1969
Ray Fernando
1968
Lloyd Patternott
1967
Leslie de Silva
1966
Nihal Sannasgala
1965
Shanthilal Silva
1965
Priyananda Perera
1964
Vernon de Mel
1963
Hyasti Aponso
1962
Lister Perera (Big Match Only)
1961
Roy Cooray
1961
W. G. Fernando
1960
Suranjith Mendis
1959
Lakdasa Gunathilake
1958
Lasantha Rodrigo
1956/57
Stanley de Alwis
1955
Herbert Fonseka
1954
Don Premarathne
1953
R. D. Peiris
1952
Nisal Senarathne
1950/51
Srtanley Fonseka
1949
T. G. M. Perera
1947/48
A. J. T. Peiris
1946
Paul Devadasan
1944/45
Cecil Peiris
1942/43
Austin Ratnayake
1941
Cecil Dissanayake
1940
Terence Peiris
1938/39
K. M. Jayasekara
1936/37
Edgar Fernando
1936
Ernest F. de Mel
1934/35
Duncan Fernando
1933
H. R. Fernando
1931/32
M. A. Chapman
1929/30
G. P. de Silva
1926/28
H. C. G. de Mel
1925/26
A. Gunasekera
1924
A. F. A. Fernando
1922/23
A. T. J. de Mel
1921
A. L. A. Silva
1919/20
F. A. Wickramasuriya
1919
J. M. R. Fernando
1918
Sam A. Silva
1917
W. H. Peiris
1916
O. L. F. Senarathne
1915
H. F. F. Senarathne
1914
Maung Om Pe
1913
J.G. Perera
1912
O. T. F. Senarathne
1910/11
W. O. de Silva
1910
D. H. L. de Silva
1907/10
G. A. F. Senarathne
1905/1907
W. H. Samarakoon
1904
E. L. W. Aponso
1903
J. de Silva
1902
R. A. Mendis
1901
C. M. A. de Soysa
1900
V. S. A. Dias
1899
B. L. Mendis
1897/98
J. G. Fernando
1896/97