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The Battle of the Golds 2025: The Showdown Ends – Relive the Epic Moments
Published By: Admin| 03/10/2025 07:55 PM
The Battle of the Golds 2025 is officially over... The series saw thrilling moments, from the\n intense 75th Test Match to the exciting T20 encounter. Kusal Mendis was the chief guest at the opening ceremony of\n the 75th Test Match, adding to the excitement of the event. Prince of Wales' College claimed victory in the\n limited-overs match, while St. Sebastian's College won the T20. A big thanks to all players, teams, and supporters\n for making this event unforgettable!
\n75th Test Match (Three Day Match)
\nDate: February 28 - March 2, 2025
\nVenue: De Zoysa Stadium, Moratuwa
\nFirst Innings
\n| Team | \nRuns | \nOvers | \nTop Scorers | \nBest Bowlers | \n
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales' College | \n161/10 | \n68.4 | \nRivith Jayasooriya - 50 (112) Gawesha Rohana Fernando - 38 (113) Suwas Fernando - 20\n (38) | \n Ryan Dissanayake - 4/33 Shenas Hashein - 3/35 | \n
| St. Sebastian's College | \n208/10 | \n69.4 | \nLashen Fernando - 50 (63) Ryan Dissanayake - 33 (68) Malintha Silva - 27 (28) | \n Rusandu Silva - 3/30 Nethul Anuhas - 3/53 | \n
Second Innings
\n| Team | \nRuns | \nOvers | \nTop Scorers | \nBest Bowlers | \n
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales' College | \n157/6 | \n62 | \nOshan Maneesha - 56 (104) Deneth Sithumina - 49 (115) Palingu Perera - 21 (71) | \n Malintha Silva - 2/42 Ryan Dissanayake - 2/47 | \n
Awards
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- Player of the Match: Ryan Dissanayake (St. Sebastian’s College) \n
- Best Batter: Lashen Fernando (St. Sebastian’s College) \n
- Best Bowler: Rusandu Silva (Prince of Wales’ College) \n
- Best Fielder: Oshan De Silva (Prince of Wales’ College) \n
Match Officials
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- Match Referee: Wendell Labrooy \n
- On-field Umpires: Ruchira Palliyaguruge, Raveendra Wimalasiri \n
40th Limited Overs Encounter
\nDate: March 8, 2025
\nVenue: De Zoysa Stadium, Moratuwa
\nMatch Summary
\n| Team | \nRuns | \nOvers | \nTop Scorers | \nBest Bowlers | \n
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales' College | \n224/7 | \n50 | \nGawesha Rohana Fernando - 57 (93) Suwas Fernando - 46 (99) Oshan Maneesha - 42 (37) | \n Adesh Almeida - 4/28 | \n
| St. Sebastian's College | \n119/10 | \n38 | \nKaveesha Perera - 25 (58) Adesh Almeida - 26 (54) | \n Nethul Anuhas - 4/26 Rivith Jayasuriya - 3/18 | \n
Awards
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- Man of the Match: Nethul Anuhas (Prince of Wales' College) \n
Match Officials
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- Umpires: Prageeth Rambukwella, Ravindra Kottahachchi \n
- Third Umpire: Deepal Gunawardena \n
- Match Referee: Ravi Punchihewa \n
3rd T20 Encounter
\nDate: March 9, 2025
\nVenue: De Zoysa Stadium, Moratuwa
\nMatch Summary
\n| Team | \nRuns | \nOvers | \nTop Scorers | \nBest Bowlers | \n
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Sebastian's College | \n171/7 | \n20 | \nUshen Silva - 64 (31) Ryan Dissanayake - 58* (46) | \n Rusandu Silva - 3/23 | \n
| Prince of Wales' College | \n82/7 | \n20 | \nSuwahas Fernando - 30 (48) Pasan Cooray - 13 (19) | \n Adesh Almeida - 4/18 Ryan Dissanayake - 2/12 | \n
Awards
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- Player of the Match: __________ \n
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\n\nWe look forward to more unforgettable moments next year. See you at 2026!
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