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Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by 33 runs.

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Sri Lanka lost the first One Day International Match of Sri Lanka Tour of Bangladesh 2021.

After winning the toss Bangladesh elected to bat first and scored 257 runs for six wickets. Mushfiqur Rahim & Mahmudullah put up partnership 107 runs for the 5th wicket as the scorecard shown below.

BATTING RBM4s6sSR
Tamim Iqbal (c)lbw b DM de Silva5270926174.28
Liton Das c DM de Silva b Chameera038000.00
Shakib Al Hasan c Nissanka b Gunathilaka1534412044.11
Mushfiqur Rahim †c Udana b Sandakan84871204196.55
Mohammad Mithun lbw b DM de Silva013000.00
Mahmudullah  b DM de Silva5476962171.05
Afif Hossain not out27223130122.72
Mohammad Saifuddin not out1391220144.44

In bowling Dhananjaya De Silva took 3 wickets for 45 runs in 10 overs and bowling card of first inning shown below’

BOWLINGOMRWECON0s4s6sWDNB
Isuru Udana1016406.40298040
Dushmantha Chameera803914.87254010
Dhananjaya de Silva1004534.50291111
Danushka Gunathilaka20512.5070000
Wanindu Hasaranga1004804.80313110
Lakshan Sandakan1005515.50273111

In the chase, Sri Lanka started very positively but unable to capitalize the opening quick score of 30 runs in 4.6 overs. Sri Lanka lost all the wickets for 224 runs in 48.1 overs. But Wanidu Hasaranga played an outstanding cameo of 74 runs in 60 balls with 5 massive sixers

Batting card of Sri Lanka

BATTING RBM4s6sSR
Danushka Gunathilaka c & b Mehidy Hasan Miraz21192350110.52
Kusal Perera (c)† b Mehidy Hasan Miraz3050921060.00
Pathum Nissanka c Afif Hossain b Mustafizur Rahman813131061.53
Kusal Mendis c Mehidy Hasan Miraz b Shakib Al Hasan2436432066.66
Dhananjaya de Silva  b Mehidy Hasan Miraz915171060.00
Ashen Bandara  b Mehidy Hasan Miraz324160012.50
Dasun Shanaka  b Mohammad Saifuddin1425351056.00
Wanindu Hasaranga c Afif Hossain b Mohammad Saifuddin74607735123.33
Isuru Udana c Mehidy Hasan Miraz b Mustafizur Rahman2123592091.30
Lakshan Sandakan not out812301066.66
Dushmantha Chameera c Mohammad Saifuddin b Mustafizur Rahman512290041.66

In bowling Mehidy Hasan taken down 4 wickets followed by the Mustafizur with 3 wickets.

BOWLINGOMRWECON0s4s6sWDNB
Mehidy Hasan Miraz1023043.00442100
Taskin Ahmed906206.88287210
Mustafizur Rahman903433.77343020
Mohammad Saifuddin1004924.90252100
Shakib Al Hasan1004414.40323100
Mahmudullah0.10106.0000000

Second match of the series will be played on 25th May 2021 at 12.30 pm

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Historic Victory for School for the Deaf Basketball Team

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The Under-15 basketball team of School for the Deaf, Ratmalana created history by winning the U15 Basketball Tournament organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Basketball Association. Their remarkable achievement has become an inspiring story of determination, teamwork, and courage.

The most touching moment of the final came after the match ended. As the referees blew the final whistle, the players could not hear the sound because they are hearing impaired. However, within seconds, their coach turned towards them with joy and signalled the unforgettable news they had won the championship.

The emotional celebration that followed moved everyone present at the venue. The young players hugged each other with pride and happiness after achieving a victory that will be remembered for years to come. Their performance throughout the tournament displayed excellent discipline, skill, and fighting spirit.

This historic triumph is not only a proud moment for the school but also an inspiration to the entire nation. It reminds us that determination and hard work can overcome any challenge, proving that true talent has no barriers.

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Savinaka claim title for third successive year as Thulithclaim double crown at MBA Open Badminton Championships 2026

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Savinaka Weerasekara defended his title for the second consecutive year while Thulith Palliyaguru accounted for a double crown at the MBA All-Island Open Badminton Championship 2026, which concluded in a grand scale at the Mercantile Badminton Association (MBA) courts in Colombo.
 
After conceding the first set by 18-21, Savinaka Weerasekarabounced back to overcome aspiring shuttler Keneth Aruggodaby 21-12 and 21-5 to seal the MBA Open Men’s Singles title for the third consecutive year. Varangana Jayawardana defeated Dulanya Karunarathna in similar fashion by 2-1, with set scores of 19-21, 21-12 and 21-13 to claim the MBA Open Women’s Singles title.
 
Thulith Palliyaguru partnered with Oshamika Karunarathna to overcome the duo of Jason Homer and Thavisha Samararatne in straight sets (24-22, 21-16) to claim the Open Men’s Doubles title, after pairing up with Panchali Adhikari to win the Open Mixed Doubles title to secure his double crown. Thulith and Panchali defeated Aashinsa Herath and Varangana Jayawardanain straight sets, with scores of 21-16 and 21-17. The Open Women’s Doubles title was claimed by Anurangi Masakoralaand Praveena Wijesundara, who defeated Isuri Attanayake and Sithumi de Silva in straight sets by 22-20 and 21-16 after an absorbing battle.
 
In the Junior category, Dinew Wmalaratne and NethmiRatnayake secured the U-19 Boy’s and Girl’s Singles titles, with the former accounting for a double crown. Dinew was given a tough challenge by Senuth Perera, who squared the Boy’s Singles final after the eventual champion won the first set by 21-17 and conceded the second 16-21 to set a thrilling final set. Dinew claimed the final set 21-18 and secured the title by 2-1, after claiming the Boys’ U-19 Doubles title partnering with Keneth Aruggoda to defeat Thejana Herath and MihilaJayaweera in straight sets, with scores of 21/13 and 21-16.
 
Nethmi Ratnayake defeated Dulanya Karunarathna in straight sets by 21-17 and 21-14, while the pairing of Isuri Attanayakeand Sithumi de Silva went on to overcome Vinuthi Ranasingheand Yenara Wickramasinghe by 2-1 to claim the Girls’ U-19 Doubles title. Isuri and Sithumi conceded the first set 16-21, but bounced back to claim the remaining two sets by 24-22 and 21-9 to emerge winners after a grueling battle.
 
The annual elite badminton competition conducted by Mercantile Badminton Association, attracted nearly 1900 shuttlers, who battled it out in 59 different events. A grand cash prize of Rs. 750,000 was on offer in addition to gifts and certificates at the event, which was held at the MBA, Sri Lanka Badminton and Otters courts from May 2nd to 10th with Elite Shutter stepping forward as the Main Sponsor. Other sponsors namely DMS, Hundred, Linning, Omrith, ATG, NST Enterprises, Mclarens Group, Mobil, Lanla Commodity Brokers, Gangani Tea Factory, Forbes & Walker Tea Factory, Green House Tea Factory, Palathota Uva Tea Factory and Sanda HiruProductions contributed for the success of the nine-day event. Mrs Shanga Jayawicrama graced the awards ceremony as Chief Guest while Brian Gomes of Elite Shutter made his presence as the Guest of Honour.

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SLC Postpones Domestic Cricket Tournaments Due to Adverse Weather

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Sri Lanka Cricket has announced the postponement of all its scheduled domestic cricket tournaments following an assessment of prevailing weather conditions across the country.

The decision affects several key competitions that were due to commence today, including the Major Club T20 Tournament, Tier B Club T20 Tournament, and the Governors Trophy tournament.

According to SLC, the move was taken to ensure the safety of players, officials, and support staff, while also maintaining the quality of playing conditions amid continued unfavorable weather.

Tournament organizers stated that revised schedules for the affected competitions will be released in due course after further evaluation of weather forecasts and ground conditions.

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