While this match had been played since 1861 on an almost annual basis, the Cup itself was originally presented in 1920 by Mr. A.C. Kendall in memory of Lt. Rawes who died in World War I, a keen cricketer who lived and played in Portugal. Since 1920 the fixture has taken place every year, except for 5 years during World War II, the present holders (2015) being Porto.
The annual match, which began in 1861, was initially presented in 1920 by Mr. A.C. Kendall to honor Lt. Rawes who died in World War I, a skilled cricketer who lived and played in Portugal. Since 1920, the fixture has been held annually, except for five years during World War II, with Porto being the current holders (2015).