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.
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
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