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46th Mustangs Trophy One-Day Encounter

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March 28, 2023

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Rehan, Uvindu shine in Royals’ comfortable 7-wicket win

Half-centuries from Rehan Peris and Uvindu Weerasekara helped Royal College outplay arch-rivals S. Thomas’ College by 7 wickets and bag the 46th Mustangs Trophy one Day Encounter worked off at SSC Grounds, Colombo on Friday (24).

Batting first, the boys from Mt Lavinia were bundled out for 165 runs despite Senadhi Bulankulama’s lone cameo, and in reply, Royal achieved the target in just 37 overs.

Senadhi Bulankulama and Thishen Ehaliyagoda walked out to open the innings for S. Thomas’, but their partnership was short-lived, with Thishen being the first wicket to fall for just 5 runs.

One down batter Dineth Gunawardena also lasted just 19 balls as he was run out courtesy of a brilliant fielding effort from Bulan Weerathunga.

Adding salt to their wounds, their skipper Romesh Mendis also bit the dust when he walked back to the pavilion for just 2 runs to make things worse for the Thomians.

S. Thomas found themselves in a tight spot at ( ), but a desperate effort from Senadhi Bulankulama and Mahith Perera, who rotated the strike, saw them slowly reviving their innings.

However, the Royal bowlers didn’t allow any breathing space for the opposition to settle down, as they continued bowling good lines and lengths to put constant pressure on the Thomians.

Senadhi Bulankulama was the only batter to trouble the Royal bowling attack, and apart from him none of the other batters posed a threat to the Royalists.

Bulankulama went on to score a fighting 133 ball 66 runs including 4 boundaries, while Mahith Perera contributed 28 runs before the Thomians were bowled out for a below-par score of 165 runs inside 48.2 overs.

Bulan Weerathunga, Sandesh Ramanayaka and skipper Dasis Manchanayake shone with the ball claiming two wickets each, while Anush Polonnowita, Ranuka Malaviarachchi and Ramiru Perera chipped in with a wicket each.

In reply, it was a walk in the park for the Royalists as they achieved the target in just 37 overs.

Rehan Peris was the hero in the chase top scoring with a blistering 69 runs off 107 deliveries including 7 boundaries and a six, while middle-order batter Uvindu Weerasekara smashed a 68 ball 50 runs with 4 boundaries and 2 sixes to take their team home comfortably.

The win also saw Royal whitewashing the Thomians, as they also won the 144th ‘Battle of the Blues’ annual cricket encounter played for the Rt. Hon. D.S Senanayake Memorial Shield recently.

46 වැනි මස්ටැංග්ස් කුසලාන එක්දින හමුව

රෙහාන් සහ උවිඳු රාජකීයයන් කඩුලු 7ක පහසු ජයග්‍රහණයකින් බැබළේ

රෙහාන් පීරිස් සහ උවිඳු වීරසේකරගේ අර්ධ ශතක හේතුවෙන් රාජකීය විද්‍යාලය කඩුලු 7කින් පරම්පරාගත ප්‍රතිවාදී S. තෝමස් විද්‍යාලය අභිබවා ගොස් 46 වැනි මස්ටැංග්ස් කුසලාන එක්දින තරගය සිකුරාදා (24) කොළඹ SSC පිටියේදී නිමාවට පත්විය.

ප්‍රථමයෙන් පන්දුවට පහරදුන් ගල්කිස්ස බාලකයෝ ලකුණු 165කට දැවී ගිය අතර, සේනාධි බුලන්කුලමගේ හුදකලා ආරාධිතයා නොතකා, පිළිතුරු ලෙස රාජකීය විදුහල ඕවර 37කදී එම ඉලක්කය සපුරා ගත්තේය.

S. තෝමස් වෙනුවෙන් ඉනිම ආරම්භ කිරීමට සේනාධි බුලන්කුලම සහ තිශේන් ඇහැලියගොඩ පිටව ගිය නමුත් ඔවුන්ගේ සබඳතාව කෙටිකාලීන වූ අතර තිෂේන් පළමු කඩුල්ල ලෙස ලකුණු 5ක් පමණක් දැවී ගියේය.

බුලාන් වීරතුංගගේ විශිෂ්ට පන්දු රැකීමේ ප්‍රයත්නයෙන් දැවී යාමෙන් එක් පහළ පිතිකරු දිනෙත් ගුණවර්ධන ද දැවී ගියේ පන්දු 19ක් පමණි.

ඔවුන්ගේ තුවාලවලට ලුණු එකතු කරමින් ඔවුන්ගේ නායක රොමේෂ් මෙන්ඩිස් ද ලකුණු 2ක් පමණක් ලබා නැවත මණ්ඩපයට යන විට දූවිල්ල හපමින් තෝමස් පිලේ තත්ත්වය තවත් නරක අතට හැරිණි.

එස්. තෝමස් () හි දී දැඩි අසීරුතාවයකට පත් වූ නමුත්, පහර භ්‍රමණය කළ සේනාධි බුලන්කුලම සහ මහීත් පෙරේරාගේ මංමුලා සහගත උත්සාහය නිසා ඔවුන් සෙමෙන් සිය ඉනිම පණ ගන්වනු දක්නට ලැබිණි.

කෙසේ වෙතත්, රාජකීය පන්දු යවන්නන් ප්‍රතිවාදීන්ට කිසිදු හුස්ම ගැනීමේ ඉඩක් ලබා දුන්නේ නැත, මන්ද ඔවුන් තෝමියානුවන් මත නිරන්තර පීඩනයක් ඇති කිරීම සඳහා හොඳ රේඛා සහ දිග දිගේ පන්දු යවන බැවිනි.

රාජකීය පන්දු යැවීමේ ප්‍රහාරයට බාධා කළ එකම පිතිකරුවා සේනධි බුලන්කුලම වූ අතර ඔහු හැරුණු විට සෙසු කිසිදු පිතිකරුවෙක් රාජකීයයන්ට තර්ජනයක් වූයේ නැත.

බුලංකුලම පිල පන්දු 133කදී හතරේ පහර 4ක් සමඟින් ලකුණු 66ක් ලබා ගත් අතර මහීත් පෙරේරා ලකුණු 28කට දායක වූ අතර තෝමස් පිල ඕවර 48.2කදී ලකුණු 165කට අඩුවෙන් දැවී ගියේය.

පන්දු යැවීමේදී බුලන් වීරතුංග, සන්දේශ් රාමනායක සහ නායක දාසිස් මංචනායක කඩුලු 2 බැගින් දවාගත් අතර අනුෂ් පොළොන්නෝවිට, රනුක මලවිආරච්චි සහ රමිරු පෙරේරා කඩුල්ල බැගින් ද බිඳ දැමූහ.

පිළිතුරු ලෙස රාජකීය ක්‍රීඩකයින්ට එය උද්‍යානයේ ඇවිදීමක් වූ අතර ඔවුන් එම ඉලක්කය පන්දුවාර 37 කදී සපුරා ගත්හ.

රෙහාන් පීරිස් පන්දු 107කදී හතරේ පහර 7ක් සහ හයේ පහරක් සමගින් ලකුණු 69ක් රැස්කරමින් විශිෂ්ට පිතිහරඹයක නිරත වූ අතර මැදපෙළ පිතිකරු උවිඳු වීරසේකර පන්දු 68කදී හතරේ පහර 4ක් සහ හයේ පහර 2ක් සමඟින් ලකුණු 50ක් රැස්කරමින් තම කණ්ඩායම පහසුව කරා රැගෙන ගියේය. .

මෙම ජයග්‍රහණයෙන් රාජකීයයන් තෝමියානුවන්ට සුදු හුනු ගෑම ද දක්නට ලැබුණි, ඔවුන් Rt වෙනුවෙන් ක්‍රීඩා කළ 144 වැනි ‘Battle of the Blues’ වාර්ෂික ක්‍රිකට් තරගයද ජයග්‍රහණය කළේය. ගරු. D.S සේනානායක අනුස්මරණ පලිහ මෑතකදී.

46வது முஸ்டாங்ஸ் டிராபி ஒருநாள் சந்திப்பு

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சேனாதி புலங்குளம மற்றும் திஷேன் எஹலியகொட ஆகியோர் S. தோமஸ் இன் இன்னிங்ஸைத் தொடங்குவதற்கு வெளியேறினர், ஆனால் அவர்களது பார்ட்னர்ஷிப் சிறிது காலம் நீடித்தது, திஷேன் 5 ரன்களுக்கு முதல் விக்கெட்டாக வீழ்ந்தார்.

ஒன் டவுன் பேட்டர் தினேத் குணவர்தனவும் 19 பந்துகளுக்கு மட்டுமே நீடித்து, புலன் வீரதுங்கவின் சிறப்பான பீல்டிங் முயற்சியால் ரன் அவுட் ஆனார்.

அவர்களின் காயங்களுக்கு உப்பு சேர்த்து, அவர்களின் கேப்டன் ரொமேஷ் மெண்டிஸும் 2 ரன்களுக்கு பெவிலியனுக்கு திரும்பி நடந்தபோது தூசி கடித்தார், தோமியன்களுக்கு விஷயங்களை மோசமாக்கினார்.

எஸ். தோமஸ் ( ) இல் ஒரு இறுக்கமான இடத்தில் தங்களைக் கண்டார், ஆனால் சேனாதி புலங்குளம மற்றும் மஹித் பெரேரா ஆகியோரின் அவநம்பிக்கையான முயற்சியால் ஸ்டிரைக்கைச் சுழற்றினார், அவர்கள் மெதுவாக தங்கள் இன்னிங்ஸை மீட்டெடுத்தனர்.

இருப்பினும், ராயல் பந்துவீச்சாளர்கள் எதிரணியை நிலைநிறுத்துவதற்கு எந்த சுவாச இடத்தையும் அனுமதிக்கவில்லை, ஏனெனில் அவர்கள் தொடர்ந்து நல்ல கோடுகள் மற்றும் நீளங்களை வீசியதால் தோமியன்களுக்கு நிலையான அழுத்தம் கொடுக்கப்பட்டது.

சேனாதி புலங்குளம மட்டுமே றோயல் பந்துவீச்சு தாக்குதலுக்கு சிக்கலை ஏற்படுத்தினார், அவரைத் தவிர மற்ற எந்த பேட்டர்களும் ராயல்ஸ்டுகளுக்கு அச்சுறுத்தலாக இருக்கவில்லை.

புலங்குளம போராடி 133 பந்துகளில் 4 பவுண்டரிகள் உட்பட 66 ரன்கள் எடுத்தார், அதே நேரத்தில் மஹித் பெரேரா 28 ரன்கள் எடுத்தார், தோமியன்ஸ் பந்துவீச்சில் 48.2 ஓவர்களுக்குள் 165 ரன்கள் குறைவாக இருந்தது.

பந்து வீச்சில் புலன் வீரதுங்க, சந்தேஷ் ராமநாயக்க மற்றும் அணித்தலைவர் தாசிஸ் மஞ்சநாயக்க ஆகியோர் தலா இரண்டு விக்கெட்டுகளையும், அனுஷ் பொலொன்னோவிட்ட, ரணுக மளவியராச்சி மற்றும் ரமிரு பெரேரா ஆகியோர் தலா ஒரு விக்கெட்டையும் கைப்பற்றினர்.

பதிலுக்கு, 37 ஓவர்களில் அவர்கள் இலக்கை அடைந்ததால், ராயல்ஸ்டுக்கு இது பூங்காவில் ஒரு நடை.

ரெஹான் பெரிஸ் 107 பந்துகளில் 7 பவுண்டரிகள் மற்றும் ஒரு சிக்ஸர் உள்ளடங்கலாக 69 ஓட்டங்களை விளாசினார், அதே சமயம் மத்திய வரிசை வீரர் உவிந்து வீரசேகர 68 பந்துகளில் 4 பவுண்டரிகள் மற்றும் 2 சிக்ஸர்களுடன் 50 ஓட்டங்களை விளாசினார். .

இந்த வெற்றியானது தோமியன்ஸை ஒயிட்வாஷ் செய்வதையும் ராயல் கண்டது, ஏனெனில் அவர்கள் Rtக்காக விளையாடிய 144வது ‘பேட்டில் ஆஃப் தி ப்ளூஸ்’ வருடாந்திர கிரிக்கெட் சந்திப்பையும் வென்றனர். கௌரவ. டி.எஸ் சேனநாயக்கா நினைவு கேடயம் சமீபத்தில்.

Cricket

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Semi-Final Line-Up Confirmed as Tournament Heads for Grandstand Finish

Published

11 hours ago

March 2, 2026

Editor

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has reached its decisive stage, with the Super Eights battles now complete and four teams emerging as semi-finalists after weeks of high-intensity cricket across Sri Lanka and India.

How the Tournament Progressed

The group stages delivered early drama. Zimbabwe stunned traditional heavyweights to top Group B, while Sri Lanka showed strong form in the first round with three wins in four matches before faltering in the Super Eights. India, South Africa, West Indies and England all looked dominant in patches, setting up a thrilling knockout race.

Super Eights – Group 1 Review

South Africa finished unbeaten with three wins from three matches and an impressive Net Run Rate of 2.259, showcasing balance in both departments.

India recovered from an early setback to finish second with two wins. Despite identical “For” and “Against” figures (566 runs each), India edged through on points.

West Indies and Zimbabwe fell short despite competitive performances.

Qualified from Group 1:
✔ South Africa
✔ India

Super Eights – Group 2 Review

England were clinical, winning all three matches and topping the group with six points.

New Zealand and Pakistan both finished on three points, but New Zealand advanced courtesy of a superior Net Run Rate (1.390 compared to Pakistan’s -0.123).

Sri Lanka endured a difficult Super Eights campaign, finishing without a win.

Qualified from Group 2:
✔ England
✔ New Zealand

Confirmed Semi-Finalists

South Africa
India
England
New Zealand

Standout Performers of the Tournament

Batting Impact

Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan) – 383 runs
Shimron Hetmyer (West Indies) – 248 runs
Harry Brook (England) – 228 runs

Bowling Impact

Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe) – 13 wickets
Lungi Ngidi (South Africa) – 12 wickets
Jofra Archer (England) – 10 wickets

All-round contributions have been key, with Jason Holder and Will Jacks also ranking high in overall impact metrics.

Semi-Final Preview & Predicted Finalists

South Africa vs New Zealand

South Africa have been the most consistent team in the tournament. Their unbeaten Super Eight run and strong bowling unit give them a slight edge. However, New Zealand’s ability to handle pressure games makes this a tactical battle.

Prediction: South Africa hold a narrow advantage.

England vs India

This promises to be a blockbuster encounter. England’s aggressive batting and disciplined bowling make them formidable, but India’s depth and big-match temperament could tilt the contest.

Prediction: India vs England is too close to call, but India’s batting depth may prove decisive.

Predicted Final

South Africa vs India

South Africa’s bowling efficiency combined with India’s explosive batting lineup could set up a high-scoring and tactical grand finale.

As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 heads into the knockout stage, the margins are razor-thin. One over, one spell, or one individual brilliance could define who lifts the trophy.

Stay tuned to Sri Lankan Sports TV for full semi-final coverage, expert analysis and post-match breakdowns.

News

Run for Hope 2026 to Unite Kandy for a Cause – Sri Lankan Sports TV Named Official Sports Network Partner

Published

1 day ago

March 1, 2026

Editor

Kandy is set to witness a powerful blend of fitness and compassion as Run of Hope – Kandy 2026 takes place on 29th March 2026 at 6:30 AM, starting from Bogambara Grounds.

Organised by the Voice for the Voiceless Foundation, this inspiring half marathon and charity run aims to raise LKR 3,000,000 to support single mothers and vulnerable families across Sri Lanka.

In a significant development, Sri Lankan Sports TV has officially partnered with the event as the Official Sports Network Partner, pledging full media coverage and digital promotion to amplify the message of hope and empowerment behind the initiative.

More Than a Race — A Movement for Change

Run of Hope 2026 is not just about crossing a finish line. It is about transforming lives.

Every registration, every step, and every kilometre contributes directly toward:

Empowering vulnerable women
Providing essential resources for struggling families
Creating life skills and sustainable opportunities
Strengthening communities through long-term support

All proceeds will directly support the foundation’s mission to create measurable and lasting impact.

Event Details

📍 Starting Point: Bogambara Grounds, Kandy
🗓 Date: 29 March 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM

Participants will enjoy a breathtaking early morning route around the iconic Kandy Lake, combining scenic beauty with purpose-driven participation.

Race Categories

Whether you are a seasoned athlete or joining with family and friends, there’s a category for everyone:

🏃 2KM – Family Run
Perfect for families, children, and community supporters.

🏃 5KM – Fun Run
Ideal for casual runners seeking both enjoyment and challenge.

🏃 10KM – Expert Run
Designed for experienced runners ready to push their limits for a meaningful cause.

2KM Route Overview

Bogambara Grounds → Kandy Road → Clock Tower → Sangaraja Mawatha → Church Road → Bogambara Grounds

A safe, engaging, and scenic course suitable for all age groups.

Registration Details

Age 12 and below: Rs. 1,500
Age 13 and above: Rs. 2,500

Spots are limited, and early registration is encouraged.
Register here: https://forms.gle/XPeNesVytj1dpAbR6

Sri Lankan Sports TV’s Commitment

mmitment to supporting community-driven sporting initiatives that create real social impact.

Run with Purpose. Run for Families. Run for Hope.

On 29th March, Kandy will not just host a race — it will host a movement of compassion, unity, and resilience.

Because every mother deserves support.
Because every child deserves a future.
Because hope begins with action.

Stay tuned to Sri Lankan Sports TV for exclusive coverage and updates.

Cricket

Sri Lanka’s Super 8 Exit: Lessons, Positives and the Road Ahead

Published

1 day ago

March 1, 2026

Editor

Sri Lanka’s journey at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup began with encouraging signs but concluded at the Super 8 stage. While the results did not go in their favour against England, New Zealand and Pakistan, the campaign offered important learning moments and valuable experience for a developing squad.

A Promising Start

Sri Lanka entered the Super 8s with confidence after a strong first-round showing.

Wins over Ireland, Oman and Australia
Positive intent in the powerplay
Balanced contributions from both batters and bowlers

The batting unit displayed aggression and adaptability, while the bowling attack showed discipline in containing opposition line-ups. The early phase suggested a team growing in belief and clarity.

The Super 8 Challenge

The Super 8 stage brought a step up in intensity, quality and pressure.

Against stronger opposition:

Early wickets placed pressure on the middle order
Death overs proved demanding against explosive finishers
Close margins — especially the narrow loss to Pakistan — highlighted how competitive the side remained

Rather than a dramatic collapse, the difference often came down to key moments not going Sri Lanka’s way.

Captain’s Leadership Under Pressure

Dasun Shanaka once again demonstrated his commitment both as a leader and a batter.

His unbeaten 76 off 31 balls against Pakistan was a reminder of his ability to absorb pressure and respond positively. Throughout the tournament, he continued to take responsibility in challenging situations.

In leadership, the margins in T20 cricket are often razor-thin. Decisions that appear balanced at the toss or mid-innings can shift rapidly depending on conditions, dew and match flow. Shanaka acknowledged those challenges with maturity, taking accountability while reinforcing belief in the squad.

Coaching Experience and Strategic Growth

Sri Lanka’s coaching panel includes some of the most respected figures in world cricket:

Sanath Jayasuriya – Head Coach
Mahela Jayawardene – Consultant
Lasith Malinga – Bowling Coach

Their presence reflects Sri Lanka Cricket’s commitment to blending experience with emerging talent. While the Super 8 results were disappointing, tournaments like this often serve as stepping stones in refining tactical adaptability, particularly in high-pressure knockout-style environments.

Positives to Take Forward

✔ Young players gained exposure against elite opposition
✔ Several batters showed the ability to accelerate under pressure
✔ Bowling unit created breakthroughs at key intervals
✔ Team spirit remained intact despite setbacks

Importantly, Sri Lanka remained competitive. The five-run loss to Pakistan demonstrated that the gap between victory and defeat was minimal.

The Bigger Picture

International T20 cricket continues to evolve rapidly. Conditions, dew, match-ups and momentum shifts can determine outcomes within a few overs.

Sri Lanka’s campaign underlined:

The importance of finishing strongly in both innings
Managing powerplay momentum
Sustaining composure in decisive overs

These are refinements rather than structural concerns.

Looking Ahead

This tournament should be viewed as part of a broader rebuilding and transition phase. The combination of experienced campaigners and emerging players offers promise for the next cycle.

Sri Lanka may not have reached the semi-finals this time, but the foundation for growth is visible. With continued consistency, fitness stability and tactical fine-tuning, the team has the ingredients to compete strongly on the global stage.

The focus now shifts from disappointment to development — and that journey continues.