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| Prince of Wales–St. Sebastian's Cricket Encounter "The Battle of the Golds Moratuwa " | |
| Team1logo: | Prince of Wales's feathers Badge.svg |
| Team2logo: | Bos.jpg |
| Native Name: | මොරටු මහා රන් සටන (Moratu Mahā Ran Satana) |
| Other Names: | "The Battle of the Golds" |
| Firstmeeting: | 1933 |
| Nextmeeting: | 2025 |
| Broadcasters: | Cambrians' Media and Broadcasting Unit, SEBS MEDIA, Dialog TV and ThePapare.com |
| Trophy: | Cambrian - Sebastianite Challenge trophy (Other trophies list) |
| Total: | 2-day match – 74 1-day match – 39 T20 match – 02 |
| Alltimerecord: | 2-day match – PWC leads, 6–4–64 1-day match – SSC leads, 20–15–4 T20 match – SSC leads, 2–0 |
| Longeststreak: | 2-day match – PWC, 3 (1935–1937) 1-day match – SSC, 4 (2015–2018) |
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 (PWC) and St. Sebastian's College (SSC) 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.
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 made history by recording the first win of the series with Ernie F. de Mel leading the side. De Mel's side registered a thrilling 4-wicket win against their rivals led by Earl Wijesinghe. The Cambrians led by KM Jayasekara went on to register back-to-back wins 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 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. Suranjith Mendis led the winning side while his counterpart was Sirimal Fernando. The encounter continued in stalemates for two years and in 1962 St. Sebastian's got their first-ever 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 massive innings and 152 runs. Deadlocks followed for a decade until the Cambrians led by Pemlal Fernando recorded an 8-wicket win in a low-scoring encounter against Walter Fernando's Sebastianites.
Since the start, the Cambrians have six wins while the Sebastianites have won four times in the series with the rest ending in draws. St Sebastian's had their last victory in 2024 under the guidance of Captain Manuja Chanthuka.[4] [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 the highest scorer with two centuries in years 1957 and 1958. Among the leading wicket takers, the record for the most number of wickets in the series is held by Roger Wijesuriya taking 22 wickets for St. Sebastians from 1975 to 1979.[7]
Limited Over match started in 1981. It wasn't played between 1983 and 1987. Twenty20 match was started in 2023 and the inaugural match was played at R. Premadasa Stadium. Twenty20 match is played for Rev. Fr. Bonnie Fernandopulle & M.E.C. Fernando Memorial Challenge Trophy.
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.
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,[8] 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,[9] Shehan Jayasuriya,[10] Oshada Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Praveen Jayawickrama to Lahiru Thirimanne[11] and Kusal Mendis.[12]
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 2-day match is held on Friday and Saturday, The 1-day 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 a motorcade (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.
Results of the 2-day matches
Prince of Wales' College[13]
St. Sebastian's College:
| Year | PWC | SSC | Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Ings | 2nd Ings | 1st Ings | 2nd Ings | ||||
| 1933 | +145 | 98/7 | 88 | 43/8 | Drawn | [14] | |
| 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 | [15] | |
| 2008 | +257/6 | - | 153 | - | Drawn | [16] | |
| 2009 | +209 | 120/8 | 161 | 44/2 | Drawn | [17] | |
| 2010 | +185 | 157 | 167/6 | 23/2 | Drawn | [18] | |
| 2011 | +201 | 176 | 363/3 | 17/0 | Won by St. Sebastian's College | [19] | |
| 2012 | +161 | 160/8 | 252/8 | - | Drawn | [20] | |
| 2013 | +162 | 135/5 | 180 | - | Drawn | [21] | |
| 2014 | 221/9 | 32/2 | 220 | 221 | Drawn | [22] | |
| 2015 | 262/7 | - | 33/1 | - | Drawn | [23] | |
| 2016 | 141 | 148/4 | 188 | 182/6 | Drawn | [24] | |
| 2017 | +230 | 41/1 | 221 | - | Drawn | [25] | |
| 2018 | 227/7 | - | +159 | 153/6 | Drawn | [26] | |
| 2019 | +194 | 51/3 | 220/8 d | - | Drawn | [27] | |
| 2020 | considered as a no-result | [28] | |||||
| 2021 | 174 | 17/0 | +254 | 167/2 d | Drawn | [29] [30] | |
| 2022 | +149 | 186/9 d | 158/8 d | 103/2 | Drawn | [31] | |
| 2023 | 208 | - | +219/7 | 207/2 | Drawn | [32] | |
| 2024 | +219 | 164 | 288/8 d | 91/6 | Won by St. Sebastian's College | [33] | |
| + Batted First d - declared | |||||||
Results of the 1-day limited over matches
Prince of Wales' College
St. Sebastian's College:
| Year | PWC | SSC | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 150/5 | +148 | Prince of Wales' College won by 5 wickets | ||
| 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 | [34] | |
| 2008 | DNP | 143 | No Decision | [35] | |
| 2009 | +282/9 | 134 | Prince of Wales' College won by 148 runs | [36] | |
| 2010 | 159/9 | +158/8 | Prince of Wales' College won by 1 wicket | [37] | |
| 2011 | +287/9 | 288/4 | St. Sebastian's College won by 6 wickets | [38] | |
| 2012 | 220 | +275/8 | St. Sebastian's College won by 55 runs | [39] | |
| 2013 | 91/4 | +89 | Prince of Wales' College won by 6 wickets | [40] | |
| 2014 | 182 | 182/7 | Tied | [41] | |
| 2015 | 148 | +225/9 | St. Sebastian's College won by 77 runs | [42] | |
| 2016 | +171 | 172/5 | St. Sebastian's College won by 5 wickets | [43] | |
| 2017 | +159 | 154/4 | [44] | ||
| 2018 | +163/9 | 166/4 | St. Sebastian's College won by 6 wickets | [45] | |
| 2019 | 169/6 | +218/9 | Prince of Wales' College won by 5 runs on D/L method | [46] | |
| 2020 | considered as a no-result | ||||
| 2021 | +134 | 132 | Prince of Wales' College won by 2 runs | [47] | |
| 2022 | 211 | +227/9 | St. Sebastian's College won by 16 runs | ||
| 2023 | +336/7 | 295/4 | St. Sebastian's College won by 6 wickets on D/L method | ||
| 2024 | 245 | +265 | St. Sebastian's College won by 20 runs | [48] [49] | |
| + Batted First DNP - Did Not Play | |||||
Results of the T20 matches
| Year | PWC | SSC | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +162/7 | 163/5 | St. Sebastian's College won by 5 wickets | ||
| 2024 | +161/9 | 164/7 | St .Sebastian's College won by 3 wickets | ||
| + Batted First | |||||
| Year | Prince of Wales' | St. Sebastian's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | Sriyantha De 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 | 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 De Mel | |
| 2012 | Amila Aponso | ||
| 2013 | Anushka Perera | ||
| 2014 | Anuk Fernando | ||
| 2015 | Visal Senanayake | ||
| 2016 | Thilan Nimesh | Avishka Fernando | |
| 2017 | Vishwa Chathuranga | Mishane Silva | |
| 2018 | Tharusha Fernando[50] | ||
| 2019 | Suwath Mendis | Nuwanidu Fernando | |
| 2020 | Naduka Fernando | Janishka Perera | |
| 2021 | Dinura Fernando | Sukitha Prasanna | |
| 2022 | Tharindu Gimantha Amarasinghe | Bihanga Mendis | |
| 2023 | Omesh Mendis | Sandesh Fernando | |
| 2024 | Achala Perera | Manuj Chanthuka[51] | |
Batting and bowling records by Prince of Wales' College team's players in 2-day matches.
Jagath de Soysa is the first centurion for Cambrians in the big match series.
| Year | Player | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Jagath de Soysa | 105 | |
| 1958 | Suranjith Mendis | 105 | |
| Lasantha Rodrigo | 119 | ||
| 1960 | W. G. Fernando | 132* | |
| Sunil De Silva | 132* | ||
| 1963 | Raja Peiris | 140 | |
| 1971 | Priyantha Jayasekera | 100 | |
| 1974 | Hemal Mendis | 143 | |
| 1978 | Wirantha Fernando | 113 | |
| 1990 | Sanjeewa Fernando | 100 | |
| 1991 | Nilantha Bopage | 179*a | |
| 1993 | Nalin Krishantha | 109 | |
| 2001 | 100 | ||
| 2002 | Sahan Wijerathne | 103 | |
| 2008 | Lahiru Thirimanne | 100* | |
| 2015 | Hasitha Lanka | 110 | |
| Jayanga Peiris | 102 | ||
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| Year | Player | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | K. M. Jayasekera | 58 | |
| 1934 | L. B. A. de Silva | 94 | |
| 1937 | C. Samaranayake | 88 | |
| 1954 | Lasantha Rodrigo | 95 | |
| Jagath de Soysa | 96 | ||
| 1955 | Herbert Fonseka | 57 | |
| 1956 | Herbert Fonseka | 83* | |
| Lasantha Rodrigo | 67 | ||
| 1958 | E. W. Perera | 54* | |
| 1959 | Suranjith Mendis | 63 | |
| Lakdasa Gunathilake | 55 | ||
| 1961 | D. S. De Silva | 56 | |
| 1962 | Hemal Mendis Sr. | 70 | |
| Hayasti Aponso | 80 | ||
| 1964 | Sarath Fernando | 59 | |
| S. de Siiva | 59 | ||
| 1965 | S. Silva | 50 | |
| 1967 | Ray Fernando | 51* | |
| Omar Jayasekera | 58 | ||
| 1968 | Ray Fernando | 69 | |
| 1972 | Hemal Mendis | 73 | |
| 1974 | Jayantha Perera | 56 | |
| 1975 | Srinath Cooray | 60* | |
| 1976 | Wirantha Fernando | 63* | |
| Shiran Ferdinando | 50 | ||
| 1980 | Sandun Keenhichandra | 54 | |
| 1981 | Chrishan Fernando | 51 | |
| Asiri de Silva | 59 | ||
| Ajith Bandara | 51 | ||
| 1982 | Sudarman Silva | 54 | |
| 1987 | Chaminda Mendis | 62 | |
| 1988 | Lakmal Dharmasiri | 62 | |
| 1989 | Asoka Perera | 51 | |
| 1990 | Janitha Silva | 68* | |
| 1991 | S. Fernando | 52 | |
| S. de Mel | 50 | ||
| 1992 | Royce Fernando | 53 | |
| Suranga Wellalage | 53 | ||
| 1998 | Hasantha Fernando | 54 | |
| 1999 | Hasantha Fernando | 67 | |
| Janaka Gunaratne | 55 | ||
| 2000 | Pubudu Ranaweera | 51 | |
| 2001 | Sahan Wijerathne | 51* | |
| Sahan Galappaththi | 51 | ||
| 2002 | Sahan Wijerathne | 97 | |
| Amila Athukorale | 50* | ||
| Buddhika Dananjaya | 66 | ||
| 2006 | Lahiru Thirimanne | 57 | |
| Shashan Silva | 81 | ||
| 2007 | Pishan Hewage | 87 | |
| 2008 | Isuru Thilina | 51 | |
| 2010 | Buddikka De Alwis | 66* | |
| Nipun Peiris | 54 | ||
| 2011 | 82 | ||
| Shehan Jayasuriya | 79 | ||
| 2012 | 71 | ||
| 2014 | Kusal Mendis | 89 | |
| 2016 | Vishwa Chathuranga | 65 | |
| 2017 | Vishwa Chathuranga | 88 | |
| 2023 | Tharindu Amarasinghe | 73 | |
| Omesh Mendis | 65 | ||
| 2024 | Pasan Cooray | 58 | |
| Suwahas Fernando | 52 | ||
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Suranga Wijenayake is the highest wicket-taker for Prince of Wales' College in single inning. He took 7 wickets for 33 runs in 1995.
| Year | Player | Wickets | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | Eric de Silva | 4 for 19 | |
| 1935 | E. F. de Mel | 4 for 34 | |
| 1937 | Lioyd Peiris | 5 for 57 & 4 for 19 | |
| 1955 | Stanley de Alwis | 5 for 56 | |
| 1957 | Lasantha Rodrigo | 4 for 23 | |
| 1958 | W. G. Fernando | 5 for 66 | |
| 1961 | Lister Perera | 4 for 37 | |
| 1962 | Vernon de Mel | 4 for 41 | |
| 1964 | Sarath Fernando | 6 for 42 & 4 for 22 | |
| 1968 | Ajith Mendis | 4 for 18 & 4 for 75 | |
| 1980 | Chrishan Fernando | 4 for 43 | |
| 1982 | A. de Silva | 4 for 50 | |
| 1984 | Nalaka Wijiesuriya | 4 for 15 | |
| Thilak de Silva | 4 for 65 | ||
| 1985 | Lalith Weerasinghe | 4 for 45 | |
| 1988 | Shamal de Silva | 4 for 22 | |
| 1990 | Sanjaya Silva | 5 for 09 | |
| 1994 | Suranga Wijenayaka | 4 for 47 | |
| Senaka de Silva | 5 for 34 | ||
| 1995 | Suranga Wijenayake | 7 for 33 | |
| 1996 | lndika Pathirana | 4 for 19 | |
| Suranga Wijenayake | 4 for 49 | ||
| 1998 | Kelum Fernando | 4 for 94 | |
| 2000 | Pubudu Flanaweera | 4 for 32 | |
| 2001 | Sumanjan Rajitha | 4 for 43 | |
| 2004 | Dilshan Sampath | 4 for 26 | |
| Nisal Vithanage | 5 for 29 | ||
| 2006 | Isuru Gunasena | 4 for 83 | |
| 2013 | 4 for 49 | ||
| 2014 | Thilan Nimesh | 4 for 41 & 4 for 91 | |
| 2017 | Kaumal Nanayakkara | 5 for 46 |
Batting and bowling records by St. Sebastian's College team's players in 2-day matches.
The highest individual total by a Sebastian came in 1966 off the bat of Gerald Mendis as the batsman notched up 148.[52]
| Year | Player | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Gerald Mendis | 148 | |
| 2011 | Oshade Fernando | 129* | |
| 2023 | Sanesh Fernando | 114* | |
| Vimath Dinsara | 101* | ||
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| Year | Player | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Randika Fernando | 50 | |
| 2008 | Trevin Fernando | 56 | |
| 2010 | Sanitha De Mel | 51 | |
| 2011 | Luke Jayadeva | 50 | |
| 60 | |||
| 2012 | 80* | ||
| 2016 | 70 | ||
| 63 | |||
| 2017 | Mishen Silva | 77 | |
| 2023 | Adesh Ameida | 79 | |
| 2024 | Adesh Almeida | 59 | |
| Tharindu Dilanka | 59 | ||
| Vimath Dinsara | 51 | ||
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Anuk De Alwis is the highest wicket-taker for St. Sebastian's College in single inning. He took 8 wickets for 53 runs in 1995.
| Year | Player | Wickets | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Anuk De Alwis | 8 for 53 | |
| 2011 | Sanitha De Mel | 5 for 55 | |
| 2012 | 6 for 54 | ||
| 2013 | Anuk Fernando | 4 for 38 | |
| 2014 | Lahiru Heshan | 4 for 48 | |
| 2017 | Praveen Jayawickrama | 5 for 62 | |
| 2023 | Sandesh Fernando | 6 for 67 | |
| 2024 | Manuja Chanthuka | 6 for 73 |
| Wicket | Team | Runs | Partners | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | PWC | 197 runs | Tharindu Amarasinghe and Rivith Jayasuriya in 2023 | [53] | |
| 2nd | SSC | 149 runs | Adesh Almeida and Vimath Dinsara in 2023 | ||
| 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 | ||
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List of Prince of Wales' College cricket coaches from 1876 to date
| Trophy | Donor | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Brothers who played for the Prince of Wales' College team between 1933 and 2023[58]
Fathers & Sons who played for the Prince of Wales' College team between 1933 and 2006