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Another tournament win for New Zealand!!!

The touring New Zealand team managed to defeat the Netherlands team by 2-0 in the T20 series which consisted of two matches between the touring New Zealand team and the Netherlands team.
In response to the 148 runs scored by New Zealand in the first match, the Netherlands team could only score 132 runs. New Zealand bowlers Blair Tickner took four wickets and Ben Sears took three wickets. New Zealand won by 16 runs in that match.
In the second match held at the Sportpark Westvliet Stadium, New Zealand managed to chase down the target of 148 in 14 overs set by the Netherlands, by losing only two wickets. There, Captain Mitchell Santner and Daryl Mitchell managed to score quick fifties.
Netherlands player Bas de Leede managed to perform with the bat throughout the tournament and he managed to score 116 runs with two half-centuries. He also managed to take one wicket for 26 runs while bowling.
New Zealand’s next match will begin on August 11 against the touring West Indies and will consist of three ODIs and three T20Is. And on August 16, the Netherlands team’s next series of three one-day matches will begin against Pakistan.
1st match summary
NEW ZEALAND 148/7(20 Overs)
Martin Guptill 45 (36)
James Neesham 32 (17)
Shariz Ahmad 2/15 (3)
Logan van Beek. 2/35 (4)
NETHERLANDS 132/10(19.3 Overs)
Bas de Leede 66 (53)
Scott Edwards 20 (16)
Blair Tickner 4/27 (3.3)
Ben Sears 3/22 (4)
New Zealand won by 16 runs
2nd match summary
NETHERLANDS INNINGS 147/4 20 Ov.
Bas de Leede 53* (48)
Tom Cooper 26 (17)
Michael Bracewell 20/2 (4)
NEW ZEALAND INNINGS 149/2 14 Ov.
Mitchell Santner 77* (42)
Daryl Mitchell 51* (27)
Bas de Leede 13/1 (2)
New Zealand won by 8 wickets (with 36 balls remaining)
නවසීලන්තයට තවත් තරගාවලි ජයක්!!!
සංචාරක නවසීලන්ත කණ්ඩායම සහ නෙදර්ලන්තය කණ්ඩායම අතර පැවැති තරග දෙකකින් සමන්විත T20 තරගාවලිය දෙකට බිංදුවක් ලෙස නෙදර්ලන්ත කණ්ඩායම පරාජය කිරීමට සංචාරක නවසීලන්ත කණ්ඩායම සමත්විය.
ප්රථම තරගයේදි නවසීලන්තය ලබා ගත් ලකුණු 148ට පිළිතුරු ලෙස නෙදර්ලන්ත කණ්ඩායමට රැස් කිරීමට හැකි වූයේ ලකුණු 132ක් පමණි. එහිදී නවසීලන්ත පන්දු යවන්නන් වන Blair Tickner කඩුළු හතරක් ද Ben Sears කඩුළු තුනක් ද දවා ගනිමින් පන්දුවෙන් දස්කම් දැක්වීය. එම තරගයේදී නවසීලන්ත කණ්ඩායමට ලකුණු 16ක ජයක් හිමි විය.
Sportpark Westvliet ක්රීඩාංගණයේ පැවති දෙවන තරගයේදී ප්රථමයෙන් පන්දුවට පහරදුන් නෙදර්ලන්තය කණ්ඩායම ලබා දුන් 148ක ඉලක්කය පන්දුවාර 14ක් තුලදී කඩුළු දෙකක් පමණක් දැවී හඹා යාමට නවසීලන්තය සමත්විම කැපීපෙණුනි. එහිදී නායක Mitchell Santner සහ Daryl Mitchell වේගවත් අර්ධ ශතක රුස්කර කිරීමට සමත් විය.
තරගාවලිය පුරාවට පිත්තෙන් දස්කම් දැක්විමට නෙදර්ලන්තය ක්රීඩක Bas de Leede සමත් වු අතර ඔහු අර්ධ ශතක දෙකක් සමගින් ලකුණු 116ක් රැස් කිරීමට සමත් විය. එමෙන්ම පන්දු යැවීමේදී ලකුණු 26කට එක් කඩුල්ලක් දවා ගැනීමටද සමත් විය.
නවසීලන්තය කණ්ඩායමේ මීළග තරගය සංචාරක බටහිර ඉන්දීය කොදෙව් කණ්ඩායමට එරෙහිව අගොස්තු 11 වෙනිදා ආරම්භ වන අතර එය එක්දින තරග තුනක් සහ විස්සයි විස්ස තරග තුනකින් සමන්විත වේ. එමෙන්ම පාකිස්තානයට එරෙහිව අගොස්තු 16 වෙනිදා නෙදර්ලන්ත කණ්ඩායමේ එක්දින තරග තුනකින් සමන්විත මීළග තරගාවලිය ආරම්භ වේ.
1st match summary
NEW ZEALAND • 148/7(20 Overs)
Martin Guptill 45 (36)
James Neesham 32 (17)
Shariz Ahmad 2/15 (3)
Logan van Beek. 2/35 (4)
NETHERLANDS • 132/10(19.3 Overs)
Bas de Leede 66 (53)
Scott Edwards 20 (16)
Blair Tickner 4/27 (3.3)
Ben Sears 3/22 (4)
New Zealand won by 16 runs
2nd match summary
NETHERLANDS INNINGS 147/4 20 Ov.
Bas de Leede 53* (48)
Tom Cooper 26 (17)
Michael Bracewell 20/2 (4)
NEW ZEALAND INNINGS 149/2 14 Ov.
Mitchell Santner 77* (42)
Daryl Mitchell 51* (27)
Bas de Leede 13/1 (2)
New Zealand won by 8 wickets (with 36 balls remaining)
நியூசிலாந்துக்கு மற்றொரு தொடர் வெற்றி!!!
சுற்றுலா நியூசிலாந்து அணிக்கும் நெதர்லாந்து அணிக்கும் இடையிலான இரண்டு போட்டிகள் கொண்ட டி20 தொடரில் நெதர்லாந்து அணியை இரண்டு பூஜ்ஜியங்கள் வித்தியாசத்தில் தோற்கடித்தது சுற்றுலா நியூசிலாந்து அணி.
முதல் போட்டியில் நியூசிலாந்து பெற்ற 148 புள்ளிகளுக்கு பதில் நெதர்லாந்து அணியால் 132 புள்ளிகள் மட்டுமே எடுக்க முடிந்தது. நியூசிலாந்து பந்துவீச்சில் பிளேயர் டிக்னர் 4 விக்கெட்டுகளையும் பென் சியர்ஸ் 3 விக்கெட்டுகளையும் வீழ்த்தினர். இந்தப் போட்டியில் நியூசிலாந்து அணி 16 ரன்கள் வித்தியாசத்தில் வெற்றி பெற்றது.
Sportpark Westvliet மைதானத்தில் நடைபெற்ற இரண்டாவது போட்டியில், முதலில் துடுப்பெடுத்தாடிய நெதர்லாந்து அணியால் 148 ஓட்டங்கள் என்ற வெற்றி வெற்றி இலக்கு நிர்ணயிக்க பட்டது. அவ் இலக்கை நியூசிலாந்து அணி 2 விக்கெட்டுகளை மாத்திரம் இழந்து துரத்தியது. அங்கு கேப்டன் மிட்செல் சான்ட்னர் மற்றும் டேரில் மிட்செல் ஆகியோர் வேகமாக அரைசதம் அடித்தனர்.
நெதர்லாந்து வீரர் பாஸ் டி லீடே போட்டி முழுவதும் துடுப்பாட்டத்தில் சிறப்பாக செயல்பட்டதோடு, இரண்டு அரைசதங்களுடன் 116 ரன்கள் எடுத்தார். பந்துவீச்சில் 26 ரன்களுக்கு ஒரு விக்கெட்டையும் வீழ்த்தினார்.
நியூசிலாந்தின் அடுத்த ஆட்டம் ஆகஸ்ட் 11 ஆம் தேதி சுற்றுலா மேற்கிந்திய தீவுகளுக்கு எதிராக தொடங்கும் மற்றும் மூன்று ஒருநாள் மற்றும் மூன்று டி20 போட்டிகள் கொண்டதாக இருக்கும். மேலும் ஆகஸ்ட் 16 ஆம் தேதி, நெதர்லாந்து அணியின் அடுத்த மூன்று ஒரு நாள் போட்டிகள் கொண்ட தொடர் பாகிஸ்தானுக்கு எதிராக தொடங்குகிறது.
1வது போட்டியின் சுருக்கம்
நியூசிலாந்து 148/7 (20 ஓவர்கள்)
மார்ட்டின் கப்டில் 45 (36)
ஜேம்ஸ் நீஷம் 32 (17)
ஷாரிஸ் அஹ்மத் 2/15 (3)
லோகன் வான் பீக். 2/35 (4)
நெதர்லாந்து 132/10 (19.3 ஓவர்கள்)
பாஸ் டி லீட் 66 (53)
ஸ்காட் எட்வர்ட்ஸ் 20 (16)
பிளேர் டிக்னர் 4/27 (3.3)
பென் சியர்ஸ் 3/22 (4)
இதனால் நியூசிலாந்து 16 ரன்கள் வித்தியாசத்தில் வெற்றி பெற்றது
2வது போட்டியின் சுருக்கம்
நெதர்லாந்து இன்னிங்ஸ் 147/4 20 ஓவ்.
பாஸ் டி லீட் 53* (48)
டாம் கூப்பர் 26 (17)
மைக்கேல் பிரேஸ்வெல் 20/2 (4)
நியூசிலாந்து இன்னிங்ஸ் 149/2 14 ஓவ்.
மிட்செல் சான்ட்னர் 77* (42)
டேரில் மிட்செல் 51* (27)
பாஸ் டி லீடே 13/1 (2)
நியூசிலாந்து 8 விக்கெட் வித்தியாசத்தில் வெற்றி பெற்றது (36 பந்துகள் மீதமுள்ள நிலையில்)
Football
India Crushes Sri Lanka 8-0 in SAFF U-19 Championship Opener: A Wake-Up Call for Football Authorities

Sri Lanka’s U-19 football team suffered a devastating 8-0 defeat at the hands of India in their opening match of the SAFF U-19 Championship 2025 held at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Arunachal Pradesh, India.
From the opening whistle, Sri Lanka appeared unprepared and disorganized, allowing India to dominate every aspect of the match. The scoreline, split evenly with four goals in each half, highlights the defensive collapse and tactical shortcomings of the Lankan side.
India’s Danny Meitei Laishram netted a hat-trick, while Prashan Jajo added a brace, showcasing the stark contrast in quality and preparation between the two teams. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, failed to register any meaningful threat on goal throughout the match.
This humiliating loss raises serious concerns about the strategic planning and readiness of the national youth setup. Despite months to prepare for the tournament, the team lacked structure, fitness, and cohesion—fundamental aspects of international football. The technical team must face questions about the lack of competitive match exposure, tactical discipline, and defensive organization.
Moreover, the physical conditioning of the squad appeared subpar, and substitutions made during the game had minimal impact. The repeated lapses in positioning, marking, and pressing made it clear that the squad was outclassed not just physically but mentally and tactically.
This result must serve as a wake-up call for the Football Federation of Sri Lanka. Talent alone will not bridge the growing gulf between Sri Lanka and regional rivals unless it’s paired with structured development, professional coaching, and consistent investment in youth football.
Sri Lanka must now regroup quickly as they face Nepal U-19 in their next group match on May 11. The path to redemption begins with accountability—and urgent change.
Cricket
IPL Temporarily Suspended, PSL Relocated Amid Rising Tensions Between India and Pakistan

In a major development impacting global cricket, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been temporarily suspended for a week, while the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been moved to the UAE due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
The decision by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to pause the IPL was announced on Friday, following heightened military activity along the border in the Kashmir region. The situation has raised significant safety concerns, leading to a precautionary suspension of one of the world’s most-watched sporting events.
“The well-being of players, officials, and fans is paramount. The resumption schedule will be shared after reviewing the evolving situation,” the BCCI said, emphasizing national security as the overriding concern.
This year’s IPL season, which began in March, still had 12 group-stage fixtures remaining before the playoffs. The final, initially scheduled for May 25 in Kolkata, may now face delays or venue changes.
The recent blackout during the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala, along with the closure of several airports in northern India, further complicated logistics. Punjab’s upcoming match against Mumbai Indians has already been shifted from Dharamshala to Mumbai as a precautionary measure.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the relocation of the remainder of the PSL season to Dubai. This move follows increased concerns from foreign players and support staff about their safety.
An incident involving a drone crash near the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium just hours before a scheduled PSL match has heightened security concerns. The match was to feature several international stars from countries including Australia, England, South Africa, and the West Indies.
The ongoing crisis has put the cricketing world on alert, with both cricket boards closely monitoring the geopolitical situation. While cricket holds a significant place in both nations’ cultures, current developments have shifted priorities toward safety and stability.
Cricket
Bangladesh to Tour Sri Lanka for Full-Fledged Series in June-July 2025

Sri Lanka Cricket has confirmed that the Bangladesh National Men’s Team will tour the island from June 13 to July 16, 2025, for a multi-format bilateral series featuring 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 3 T20Is.
The tour kicks off with the Test series, which begins on June 17 at Galle International Stadium, followed by the second Test from June 25 to 29 at the SSC in Colombo. This red-ball series will offer crucial preparation and exposure for both sides ahead of the upcoming ICC events.
Sri Lanka holds a dominant record in Test encounters, having won 20 out of 26 matches against Bangladesh. Bangladesh has managed just one win, with five Tests ending in draws. Their last Test series in April 2024 saw Sri Lanka claim a clean sweep in Bangladesh, 2-0.
The limited-overs leg begins with ODIs on July 2 and 5 at R. Premadasa Stadium, before the third match takes place on July 8 at Pallekele — all day-night games starting at 2:30 PM.
The action continues with the T20I series, starting July 10 in Pallekele, followed by matches in Dambulla (July 13) and a final showdown at R. Premadasa Stadium on July 16.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Tour Fixtures – 2025:
- June 17–21: 1st Test – Galle
- June 25–29: 2nd Test – SSC, Colombo
- July 2: 1st ODI – R. Premadasa Stadium
- July 5: 2nd ODI – R. Premadasa Stadium
- July 8: 3rd ODI – Pallekele
- July 10: 1st T20I – Pallekele
- July 13: 2nd T20I – Dambulla
- July 16: 3rd T20I – R. Premadasa Stadium
This tour promises exciting cricket as both teams aim to fine-tune their squads across formats.
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