Prince of Wales–St. Sebastian's Cricket Encounter
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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 and St. Sebastian's College 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.
History
The 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 went on to register a thrilling 4-wicket win against their rivals lead by Earl Wijesinghe. The Cambrians led by KM Jayasekara went on to register back-to-back win 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. The winning side was led by Suranjith Mendis while his counterpart was Sirimal Fernando. The encounter continued in stalemates for two year and in 1962 St. Sebastian's tasted their firstever 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 a massive innings and 152 runs. Deadlocks followed for a decade until the Cambrians lead 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 thrice in the series with the rest ending in draws. St Sebastian's had their last victory in 2011 under the guidance of Captain Saneetha De Mel and was unable to take 2012 which ended in a draw.[5] Prince of Wales's has not won a match since 1977.[6]
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 a highest scorer with two centuries in years 1957 and 1958. Among the leading wicket takers, the record for most number of wickets in the series is held by Roger Wijesuriya takin 22 wickets for St. Sebastians from 1975 to 1979.[7]
Limited Over match started in 1981. It wasn't played between 1983 and 1987.
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.[8]
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,[9] 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,[10] Shehan Jayasuriya[11] to Lahiru Thirimanne[12] and Kusal Mendis.[13][4][8]
Atmosphere
The "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 test match is held on Friday and Saturday, The 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 Vehicle parade (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
Test matches
Results of the Test matches
- Matches Played - 67
- Matches Drawn - 58
- Matches Won by Prince of Wales' College - 06
- Matches Won by St. Sebastian's College - 03
Records
Prince of Wales' College[4]
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St. Sebastian's College:
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Result Table
Year | PWC | SSC | Result | Ref. | ||
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1st Ings | 2nd Ings | 1st Ings | 2nd Ings | |||
1933 | +145 | 98/7 | 88 | 43/8 | Drawn | [8] |
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 | [14] |
2008 | +257/6 | - | 153 | - | Drawn | [15] |
2009 | +209 | 120/8 | 161 | 44/2 | Drawn | [16] |
2010 | +185 | 157 | 167/6 | 23/2 | Drawn | [17] |
2011 | +201 | 176 | 363/3 | 17/0 | Won by St. Sebastian's College | [18] |
2012 | +161 | 160/8 | 252/8 | - | Drawn | [19] |
2013 | +162 | 135/5 | 180 | - | Drawn | [20] |
2014 | 221/9 | 32/2 | 220 | 221 | Drawn | [21] |
2015 | 262/7 | - | 33/1 | - | Drawn | [22] |
2016 | 141 | 148/4 | 188 | 182/6 | Drawn | [23] |
2017 | +230 | 41/1 | 221 | - | Drawn | [24] |
2018 | 227/7 | - | +159 | 153/6 | Drawn | [25] |
+ Batted First |
Limited Over matches
Results of the Limited Over matches
- Matches Played - 32
- Matches Won by St. Sebastian's College - 16
- Matches Won by Prince of Wales' College - 13
- Matches with No Decision - 02
- Matches Drawn - 01
Records
Prince of Wales' College
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St. Sebastian's College:
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Result Table
Year | PWC | SSC | Result | Ref. |
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1981 | 150/5 | +148 | Prince of Wales' College won by 5 wickets | [8] |
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 | [26] |
2008 | DNP | 143 | No Decision | [27] |
2009 | +282/9 | 134 | Prince of Wales' College won by 148 runs | [28] |
2010 | 159/9 | +158/8 | Prince of Wales' College won by 1 wicket | [29] |
2011 | +287/9 | 288/4 | St. Sebastian's College won by 6 wickets | [30] |
2012 | 220 | +275/8 | St. Sebastian's College won by 55 runs | [31] |
2013 | 91/4 | +89 | Prince of Wales' College won by 6 wickets | [32] |
2014 | 182 | 182/7 | Drawn | [33] |
2015 | 148 | +225/9 | St. Sebastian's College won by 77 runs | [34] |
2016 | +171 | 172/5 | St. Sebastian's College won by 5 wickets | [35] |
2017 | +159 | 154/4 | St. Sebastian's College won by 62 runs on D/L method | [36] |
2018 | +163/9 | 168/4 | St. Sebastian's College won by 6 wickets | |
+ Batted First DNP - Did Not Play |
Captains of Series
Year | Prince of Wales' | St. Sebastian's |
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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 | Sriyanthade 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 Demel |
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 |
Batting and Bowling Records
Prince of Wales' College Team
Batting and Bowling Records by Prince of Wales' College team's Players in Test matches.
BattingCenturiesJagath de Soysa is the first centurion for Cambrians in the big match series.[8]
Scores of Fifty & Over
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BowlingSuranga 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 Inning
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St. Sebastian's College Team
Batting and Bowling Records by St. Sebastian's College team's Players in Test matches.
BattingThe highest individual total by a Sebastian came in 1966 off the bat of Gerald Mendis as the batsman notched up 148.[37] Centuries
Scores of Fifty & Over
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BowlingAnuk 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 Inning
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Best Partnership records in Limited Over Matches
Wicket | Team | Runs | Partners | Ref. |
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1st | SSC | 72 runs | Nameen Abeyratne 51 and Primal Salgado 26 in 1990 | [26] |
2nd | SSC | 140 runs | Buddhika Mendis 74 and Prasanna Jayawardena 75 in 1997 | |
3rd | PWC | 103 runs | Lahiru Thirimanne 51 and Sanka Peiris 55 in 2006 | |
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
Prince of Wales' College
List of Prince of Wales' College Cricket Coaches from 1876 to Date[8]
- 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[26]
- Kushan Jayawikrama[38]
St. Sebastian's College
Challenge Trophies
Trophy | Donor |
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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
Brothers In The Series
Prince of Wales' College
Brothers who played for the Prince of Wales' College team between 1933 and 2006[8]
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Fathers & Sons In The Series
Prince of Wales' College
Fathers & Sons who played for the Prince of Wales' College team between 1933 and 2006[8]
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Venues
- De Soysa Stadium, Moratuwa (formerly known as Tyronne Fernando Stadium)
Notes
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