The 109th edition of the Northern Battle of the Golds between St. Patrick’s College, Jaffna and Jaffna College, Vaddukoddai took place in March 2026 at the Jaffna College Grounds. The historic big match once again showcased the passion and tradition of school cricket in northern Sri Lanka.
Jaffna College batted first and managed to score 176 runs in their first innings. The Patrick’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, regularly taking wickets and preventing the home side from posting a bigger total.
In response, St. Patrick’s College began their innings with a steady approach. The top order built useful partnerships and guided the team to 113 for 4 as they attempted to close in on the Jaffna College total.
Match Statistics
Jaffna College
- Total: 176 all out
- Wickets lost: 10
St. Patrick’s College
- Score: 113/4
- Overs faced: steady progress during first innings
Key Numbers
- Total runs scored: 289+
- Wickets fallen: 14
- Top partnership: key middle-order stand from Patrick’s
Historical Series Record
Battle of the Golds (before 2026 match):
- St. Patrick’s College wins: 35
- Jaffna College wins: 16
- Drawn matches: 30
This record shows the long-term dominance of St. Patrick’s College in the rivalry.
The match continued with competitive cricket and strong support from students and old boys of both schools. As always, the Battle of the Golds was not only about the result but also about celebrating one of the longest-running school cricket rivalries in Sri Lanka.
