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Autokitz CC in a comfortable 100 runs win over Dream 11 CC

M.H.Yakeem
Autokitz CC in a comfortable 100 runs win over Dream 11 CC
Autokitz Cricket Club registered a comfortable 100-run win against Dream 11 Cricket Club in a 50 overs league Cricket encounter, played at the Army Artillery ground Panagoda recently.
Autokitz Cricket Club won the toss and took the opportunity to bat first, openers Ravindu Samarasinghe and Janith Jayasinghe got to a fine start by adding 39 runs and with the dismissal of Ravindu Samarasinghe stroking
( 22 ) and contributions from Janith Jayasinghe ( 16 ), Isurunath Dissanayake
( 17 ), Gaveesha Buddhimal ( 20 ), Sineth Withanage ( 14 ) and Pujitha Gunawardena
( 18 ), Autokitz Cricket Club were 8 wickets down for 148 runs at one stage. Milan Maduwantha with a well compiled 44 runs not out including 4 fours and 2 sixes in 38 balls along with Geesara Dangalla, the pair together was associated in a 55 runs partnership for the 9th wicket. The dismissal of Geesara Dangalla scoring ( 13) at 203 runs on board and the last batter also getting dismissed in the 48th over, Milan Maduwantha playing an anchor role for his club took them to a commanding position. Themiya, Jeyakumar and Nilaxan claiming 3 wickets apart and Sasni claiming a wicket were the pick of the bowlers for Dream 11 CC.
Dream 11 Cricket Club chasing the total, Autokitz Cricket Club bowlers, Sineth Withanage and Geesara Dangalla claiming 3 and four wickets respectively, the duo bowling a steady line and length got the batters dismissed at regular intervals, Sineth Withanage claiming the wickets of the opening batter, 5th and the last batter, while Geesara Dangalla claiming the wickets of the 4th, 6th, 7th and 10th batters and Omira Vihan, Lakshman Rodrigo and Malka Prabath claiming a wicket apart, 3 extraordinary catches taken by Isurunath Dissanayake, Omira Vihan and Subodha Ranasinghe, Dream 11 Cricket were bundled out for 114 runs in 29. 3 overs. Vinodh Jeyakumar ( 18 ), J.P. Vidurshan ( 17 ), Mohan Raj ( 13 ) and Nilaxan ( 12 ) were the only batters to reach double figures. The match was officiated by L R.D. Nuwan Buddhika and Lakshan Sankalpa, while the scoring was done by B.I.S. Fernando.
Scores: –
Autokitz Cricket Club – 214 all out in 48.1 overs
Ravindu Samarasinghe 22, Janith Jayasinghe 16, Gaveesha Buddhimal 20, Isurunath Dissanayake 17, Sineth Withanage 14, Pujitha Gunawardena 18, Milan Maduwantha 44 not out, Geesara Dangalla 13, Themiya 3/10, Jeyakumar 3/22, Nilaxan 3/32, Sasni 1/35
Dream 11 Cricket Club – 114 all out in 29.3 overs
Vinodh Jeyakumar 18, J.P. Vidurshan 17, Mohan Raj 13, Nilaxan 12, Geesara Dangalla 4/5, Sineth Withanage 3/9, Omara Vihan 1/8, Lakshman Rodrigo 1/28, Malka Prabath 1/31
Football
Stafford vs. Colombo International: The Second Edition of the Big Match Kicks Off!
Football fever returns as Stafford International School and Colombo International School gear up for the second edition of their highly anticipated Big Match! This year, the rivalry intensifies with four matches across different age and gender categories:
✅ U15 Girls
✅ U15 Boys
✅ U20 Girls
✅ U20 Boys
🏆 Stafford International’s Rising Stars:
- U15 Girls: Defending TISSL U14 and Colombo SLSFA District champions, featuring standout players like Keshalee Ranatunga and Sonja Ratanayake (just 10 years old!).
- U15 Boys: All-Island U14 runners-up out of 462 schools, led by goalkeeper Yash Amarasekara, who was named Best U14 GK in Sri Lanka.
- U20 Girls & Boys: Both teams finished as TISSL runners-up, boasting stars like Raya Rikaz, Yumna Safraz, Adnaan Ameen, and Nidurshan Mohan.
🏆 Colombo International’s Key Players:
- U15 Girls: TISSL U16 runners-up, featuring top defender Khadeeja Niyas and striker Ozra.
- U20 Girls: TISSL U20 runners-up, with Fioni Dedhia named Goalkeeper of the Tournament.
- U20 Boys: Defending Big Match champions, looking to retain their title behind stars like Krishwen and Habib.
👀 Who will come out on top this time? Watch the action LIVE at the link below! 🎥👇
#BigMatch2025 #SchoolFootball #SriLankaFootball #StaffordVsCIS #RivalryRenewed
Cricket
Shammi Silva Re-Elected as Sri Lanka Cricket President for Fourth Consecutive Term
Shammi Silva has been re-elected as the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president for the 2025-27 term, marking his fourth consecutive tenure at the helm of the nation’s cricket governing body. Silva secured the position uncontested at the 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Colombo on Monday.
A Controversial Yet Dominant Tenure
Silva’s leadership has not been without controversy. His previous term saw a high-profile clash with former Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe in 2023, which led to an interim committee being appointed after Sri Lanka’s poor performance in the ICC ODI World Cup. This move resulted in ICC suspending SLC, which led to Sri Lanka losing the hosting rights for the U19 Men’s World Cup, which was later held in South Africa.
Despite these setbacks, Silva regained control after a court ruling reinstated his administration, and he was later appointed as the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in December 2023, replacing Jay Shah.
Challenges & Future Outlook
Sri Lanka Cricket has long been seen as a powerful and influential body, with internal politics often shaping its leadership. With financial mismanagement concerns highlighted in the Auditor General’s report, Silva’s administration faces the challenge of restoring credibility and ensuring better governance.
With the ICC ban lifted, Sri Lanka looks to rebuild its cricketing structure and improve performance on the international stage. The focus now shifts to upcoming bilateral series, the Asia Cup, and preparations for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Stay tuned for more updates on Sri Lanka Cricket and the latest in the world of sports!
Cricket
Stephen Fleming Defends MS Dhoni’s Batting Position Amid Criticism
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming has defended MS Dhoni’s late entry in the batting order, stating that the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman cannot play an extended innings at full intensity due to lingering knee concerns.
The 43-year-old Dhoni faced criticism after coming in at No. 9 during CSK’s 50-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Chepauk. In the next match against Rajasthan Royals on March 30, 2025, he batted at No. 7 when CSK required 54 off 25 balls but managed just 16 off 11 as his team fell short by six runs.
Fleming’s Explanation on Dhoni’s Role
Fleming emphasized that Dhoni carefully assesses the match situation before deciding when to bat.
“It’s all about timing. MS judges his body and situation. His knees aren’t what they used to be, so he can’t bat for 10 overs at full intensity. He will step in based on the game’s demands,” Fleming explained at the post-match press conference.
The CSK coach reiterated that Dhoni remains too valuable to the team for his leadership and wicketkeeping and that sending him in too early could be a strategic misstep.
“From around the 13th or 14th over, he assesses the situation and decides. He trusts other batters early on but steps up when needed.”
CSK’s Struggles in the Powerplay Cost Them the Match
Fleming also pinpointed CSK’s poor powerplay performance as a key reason for their loss against Rajasthan Royals. While RR blasted 79/1 in the powerplay, CSK only managed 42/1,
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