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South Africa beat India in the second T20i match!!
In the second T20 match played at Cuttack (12.06 2022), South Africa defeated India by 4 wickets.
The South African cricket team is touring India to play in the five-match T20 series. The second match of the series was played at the Barapati Stadium in Cuttack.
The South African team, which won the toss, invited the Indian team to bat first.
The Indian team, which was the first to bat, snatched the wicket of opener Rudraj Kejriwal early on.
However, Ishant Kishan and Shreyas Iyer, who were on the pitch, showed restraint and kept the momentum going. At the end of 20 overs, India lost 6 wickets and scored 148 runs. Shreyas Iyer top-scored with 40 off 35 balls.
Dinesh Karthik came to bat in the 14th over with 9 off just 16 balls and in the last over he hit 2 sixes and 2 fours in the last 5 balls for a total of 21 runs in the over. Dinesh Karthik remained unbeaten on 30 off 21 balls.
Following this, the South African team started to bat and lost all the main players except the opener Temba Pauma at regular intervals at the start of the match.
However, Heinrich Klaassen, who join with up with skipper Temba Bauma for the 5th wicket, smashed down the Indian bowling and scored 81 runs off 46 balls. South Africa lost just 6 wickets in 18.2 overs to reach the target of 149 runs.
South Africa won the first match of the series and the second match to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Heinrich Klaassen was selected as the man of the match.
දකුණු අප්රිකාව සහ ඉන්දියාව අතර පැවති දෙවන T20 තරගයෙන් ඉන්දියාව පරාජයට පත් විය!!
12.06 2022 කටක් හිදී පැවති දෙවන T20 තරඟයෙන් දකුණු අප්රිකාව කඩුලු 4කින් ඉන්දියාව පරාජය කළේය.
තරග පහකින් සමන්විත විස්සයි20 තරගාවලියට සහභාගි වීම සඳහා දකුණු අප්රිකානු ක්රිකට් කණ්ඩායම ඉන්දියාවේ සංචාරයක නිරත වේ. තරගාවලියේ දෙවැනි තරගය පැවැත්වුණේ කටාක්හි බරපති ක්රීඩාංගණයේදීයි.
කාසියේ වාසිය දිනූ දකුණු අප්රිකානු කණ්ඩායම පළමුව පන්දුවට පහරදීමට ඉන්දීය කණ්ඩායමට ආරාධනා කළා.
කෙසේ වෙතත් පිටියේ සිටි ඉෂාන් කිෂාන් සහ ශ්රෙයාස් අයියර් යුවල වේගවත් පිතිකරණයක් පෙන්නුම් කරමින් කණ්ඩායමේ ලකුණු ඉදිරියට ගෙන ගියහ. පන්දුවාර 20 අවසානයේ ඉන්දීය කණ්ඩායම කඩුලු 6ක් දැවී ලකුණු 148ක් ලබා ගත්තා. ශ්රෙයාස් අයියර් පන්දු 35කදී ලකුණු 40ක් රැස් කළේය.
දිනේෂ් කාර්තික් 14 වැනි ඕවරයේදී පන්දු 16කදී ලකුණු 9ක් ලබාගෙන පන්දුවට පහරදීමට පැමිණි අතර අවසන් ඕවරයේදී අවසන් පන්දු 5 තුළ හයේ පහර 2ක් සහ හතරේ පහර 2ක් සමඟින් මුළු ලකුණු සංඛ්යාව 21ක් ලබා ගත්තේය. දිනේෂ් කාර්තික් පන්දු 21කදී නොදැවී ලකුණු 30ක් ලබා සිටියේය.
ඉන් අනතුරුව පන්දුවට පහරදීම ආරම්භ කළ දකුණු අප්රිකානු කණ්ඩායමට ආරම්භක පිතිකරු ටෙම්බා පවුමා හැර ප්රධාන ක්රීඩකයින් තරගය ආරම්භයේදීම නියමිත කාල සීමාවේදී අහිමි විය.
කෙසේ වෙතත්, 5 වැනි කඩුල්ල සඳහා නායක ටෙම්බා බවුමා සමඟින් එක් වූ හෙන්රිච් ක්ලාසන් ඉන්දීය පන්දු යවන්නන් බිඳ දමමින් පන්දු 46කදී ලකුණු 81ක් රැස් කළේය. ලකුණු 149ක ජයග්රාහී ඉලක්කය පසුකර යාමට දකුණු අප්රිකාව ඕවර 18.2කදී කඩුලු 6ක් පමණක් දැවී ගියේය.
තරගාවලියේ පළමු තරගය සහ දෙවැනි තරගය ජයගත් දකුණු අප්රිකාව තරග 5කින් සමන්විත තරගාවලිය 2-0ක් ලෙස පෙරමුණ ගැනීමට සමත් විය. තරගයේ වීරයා ලෙස හෙන්රිච් ක්ලාසන් තේරී පත් විය.
இரண்டாவது போட்டியிலும் இந்திய அணியை வீழ்த்திய தென்னாப்பிரிக்க அணி!!
கட்டாக்கில் (12.06 2022) நடைபெற்ற இரண்டாவது டி-20 போட்டியில், இந்திய அணியை தென்னாப்பிரிக்க அணி 4 விக்கெட் வித்தியாசத்தில் வீழ்த்தி வெற்றியை பதிவு செய்துள்ளது.
ஐந்து போட்டிகள் கொண்ட டி-20 தொடரில் விளையாடுவதற்காக தென்னாப்பிரிக்க கிரிக்கெட் அணி இந்தியாவுக்கு சுற்றுப்பயணம் மேற்கொண்டுள்ளது. தொடரின் இரண்டாவது போட்டி கட்டாக் பாராபதி மைதானத்தில் நடைபெற்றது.
நாணய சுழற்சியில் வென்ற தென்னாப்பிரிக்க அணி, இந்திய அணியை முதலில் துடுப்பெடுத்தாட அழைத்தது.
முதலில் களமிறங்கிய இந்திய அணி தொடக்க வீரரான ருதுராஜ் கெய்க்வாட்டின் விக்கெட்டை ஆரம்பத்திலேயே பறிகொடுத்தது.
இருப்பினும் அடுத்து களத்தில் நின்ற இஷான் கிஷான் மற்றும் ஷ்ரேயாஸ் ஐயர் ஆகியோர் நிதானமான ஆட்டத்தை வெளிப்படுத்தி அணியின் ஓட்டத்தை சீராக உயர்த்தினர்.அதற்கமைய 20 ஓவர்கள் முடிவில் இந்திய அணி 6 விக்கெட்களை இழந்து 148 ஓட்டங்களை பெற்றது. அதிகப்பட்சமாக ஷ்ரேயாஸ் ஐயர் 35 பந்துகளில் 40 ஓட்டங்களை பெற்றுக்கொடுத்தார்.
ஆட்டத்தின் 14வது ஓவரில்களம் கண்ட தினேஷ் கார்த்திக் ர்.முதல் 16 பந்துகளில் 9 ரன்கள் மட்டுமே எடுத்திருந்த நிலையில் கடைசி ஓவரில் கடைசி 5 பந்தில் மட்டும் 2 சிக்சர்கள், 2 பவுண்டரிகள் என மொத்தம் 21 ரன்களை அவர் எடுத்தார்.இறுதிவரை ஆட்டமிழக்காமல் தினேஷ் கார்த்திக் 21 பந்துகளில் 30 ரன்கள் எடுத்தார்.
இதனைத் தொடர்ந்து களமிறங்கிய தென்னாப்பிரிக்க அணி, தொடக்க வீரரான டெம்பா பாவுமாவை தவிர மற்ற முன்னணி வீரர்கள் அனைவரையும் ஆட்டத்தின் தொடக்கத்திலேயே சீரான இடைவேளியில் பறிக்கெடுத்தது.
இருப்பினும் 5வது விக்கெட்க்காக அணி தலைவர் டெம்பா பாவுமாவுடன் இணைந்த ஹென்ரிச் கிளாசென் இந்திய அணியின் பந்துவீச்சை விலாசி 46 பந்துகளில் 81 ஓட்டங்கள் குவித்தார். இதனால் தென்னாப்பிரிக்க அணி 18.2 ஓவர்கள் நிறைவில் 6 விக்கெட்டுகளை மட்டும் இழந்து, 149 ஓட்டங்கள் என்ற வெற்றி இழக்கை எட்டியது.
தொடரின் முதல் போட்டியிலும் தென்னாப்பிரிக்க அணி வெற்றி பெற்ற நிலையில், இரண்டாவது போட்டியிலும் தென்னாப்பிரிக்க அணி வெற்றி பெற்று ஐந்து போட்டிகள் கொண்ட தொடரில் 2-0 என்ற கணக்கில் முன்னிலை பெற்றுள்ளது. ஹென்ரிச் கிளாசென் ஆட்டநாயகனாக தேர்வு செய்யப்பட்டார்.
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Sri Lanka Set to Face South Korea in Asia Rugby Men’s Championship – Skipper Nigel in Doubt
Colombo | Friday, 13 June 2025 | Kickoff: 4:00 PM (IST)
Sri Lanka will kick off their Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship 2025 Pool A campaign this Friday (13th June) at ARMC #1 in Colombo, taking on higher-ranked South Korea in a crucial Round 1 encounter.
This marks South Korea’s first match of the tournament, while Sri Lanka enters the game high on confidence, following a resounding 59-19 win against Malaysia on April 19 at the Racecourse Ground, Colombo.
However, the Lankan Lions face a potential setback, with skipper Nigel Ratwatte possibly missing the match due to illness. Sources close to the team confirm that Nigel is recovering from a fever and remains a game-time decision. His absence could leave a leadership gap as Sri Lanka look to challenge a technically sound South Korean outfit.
World Rugby Rankings Ahead of the Clash:
- South Korea: Ranked 35th, 50.77 points
- Sri Lanka: Ranked 39th, 47.99 points
The upcoming match is not only vital for tournament progression but also crucial for World Rugby ranking points, with Sri Lanka having a golden opportunity to close the gap on their Pool A rivals.
With the home crowd behind them and recent form in their favour, Sri Lanka will be hoping for a strong start—even without their inspirational skipper.

Cricket
AUS 67/4 at Lunch as South Africa Dominate Early on Day 1 of WTC Final 2025 at Lord’s
June 11, Lord’s – ICC World Test Championship Final
The much-anticipated ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 kicked off at Lord’s with South Africa taking early control by reducing Australia to 67/4 at lunch on Day 1.
After winning the toss and electing to field first under overcast conditions, South Africa’s pace attack made immediate inroads into Australia’s top order. Marco Jansen was the pick of the bowlers in the opening session, claiming 2 wickets for 27 runs in 7.2 overs. Wiaan Mulder offered excellent support, keeping things tight with 3 maidens in his 6-over spell.
Australia Struggle Under Pressure
Veteran batter Steve Smith remained at the crease with a fighting 26 off 51 balls, trying to anchor the innings after early setbacks. He will be joined by Travis Head (11*) as Australia looks to rebuild post-lunch.
Current Score: Australia 67/4 (23.2 overs)
Fall of Wickets: 67/4
Session: Day 1 – Lunch
World Test Championship 2023–25 Standings (Before Final)
Pos | Team | Pld | Pts | PCT (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | South Africa | 12 | 100 | 69.44 |
2 | Australia | 19 | 154 | 67.54 |
3 | India | 19 | 114 | 50.00 |
4 | New Zealand | 14 | 81 | 48.21 |
5 | England | 22 | 114 | 43.18 |
6 | Sri Lanka | 13 | 60 | 38.46 |
7 | Bangladesh | 12 | 45 | 31.25 |
8 | West Indies | 13 | 44 | 28.21 |
9 | Pakistan | 14 | 47 | 27.98 |
Top 2 teams qualify for the final. Teams are ranked by percentage of points won. Points deductions apply for slow over rates.
Top Performers This Cycle
Batting Leaders:
- Joe Root (ENG) – 1,968 runs | Avg: 54.66 (40 innings)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (IND) – 1,798 runs | Avg: 52.88 (36 innings)
- Ben Duckett (ENG) – [Stats not fully available]
Bowling Leaders:
- Jasprit Bumrah (IND) – 77 wickets | Avg: 15.09 (28 innings)
- Pat Cummins (AUS) – 73 wickets | Avg: 24.54 (33 innings)
- Mitchell Starc (AUS) – 72 wickets | Avg: 27.27 (35 innings)
Sri Lanka’s Position
Sri Lanka sits at 6th on the table with 60 points from 13 matches and a 38.46% win rate. With one more cycle ahead before the next WTC final in 2027, the Lions have plenty to play for as they look to rise up the rankings.
Football
Sri Lanka Roars Back in AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers with 3–1 Victory Over Chinese Taipei
Colombo, June 11 – Sri Lanka bounced back in style in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers with a commanding 3–1 victory over Chinese Taipei in their Group D clash held in Colombo. The win comes as a crucial lifeline for the Lions, who are now level on points with Thailand and firmly in the race for qualification.
After a narrow defeat in their opening match against Thailand, Sri Lanka showcased character, discipline, and attacking flair against a struggling Chinese Taipei side.
De Silva Shines Bright for Sri Lanka
The star of the night was undoubtedly Dillon De Silva, who delivered a match-winning performance. He provided an early assist for Wazeem Razeek before scoring a stunning goal to put Sri Lanka ahead 2–0. De Silva continued to dictate the game and capped off his night with a second assist in the final stages, wrapping up a well-deserved victory for the home side.
“This win is a turning point for us. We showed heart and belief. Our fans deserved this,” said De Silva after the match.
Group D Standings After Matchday 2
Position Team Played W–D–L Goals (F–A) GD Points
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Turkmenistan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 6 |
2 | Thailand | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
3 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
4 | Chinese Taipei | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 |
The group remains wide open, with Sri Lanka now needing strong results against both Thailand and Turkmenistan to keep their hopes alive for a historic qualification to the AFC Asian Cup 2027 in Saudi Arabia.
What’s Next?
Sri Lanka will next face group leaders Turkmenistan in a crucial encounter. With momentum back on their side and home support growing, the national team will look to carry this energy forward and push for qualification glory.
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