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Dimuth, Kusal Tons sees Sri Lanka take upper hand Vs Ireland

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Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis put on a top performance with the bat to help Sri Lanka finished Day 1 with their score at 386 for the loss of four wickets in 88 overs in the first test against Ireland.

Karunaratne and Mendis put on 281 for the second wicket to keep the Irish bowlers at bay. The Sri Lankan skipper raced his way to a hundred off 139 balls, but would be a tad disappointed after getting out at the fag end of the day’s play.

Karunaratne departed in the 85th over after Mark Adair found his outside edge. The southpaw scored 179 off 235 balls with the help of 15 fours. Mendis, on the other hand, lent support to his captain by scoring 140 off 193 with 18 fours and one six.

George Dockrell dismissed the right-handed batter in the 74th over and also broke the ominous-looking partnership between Mendis and Karunaratne. Angelo Mathews would be gutted after he failed to open his account. Nishan Madushka promised after scoring 29 off 48 with four fours before Curtis Campher accounted for his wicket.

Dinesh Chandimal and night-watchman Prabath Jayasuriya are unbeaten on 18 and 12 respectively at Stumps on the first day.

Adair, Campher, Dockrell and Ben White picked up one wicket apiece for Ireland. Andy McBrine, who picked up a six-wicket haul against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, couldn’t make a single breakthrough.

දිමුත් සහ කුසල් ශතක හමුවේ අයර්ලන්තයට එරෙහිව ශ්‍රී ලංකාව ඉදිරියෙන් සිටියි

දිමුත් කරුණාරත්න සහ කුසල් මෙන්ඩිස් පිත්තෙන් දස්කම් දැක්වූ ශ්‍රී ලංකා කණ්ඩායම පළමු දිනය නිමා කළේ අයර්ලන්තයට එරෙහි පළමු ටෙස්ට් තරගයේ දී ඕවර 88කදී කඩුලු 4ක් දැවී ලකුණු 386ක් ලබා සිටියදීය.

කරුණාරත්න සහ මෙන්ඩිස් දෙවැනි කඩුල්ල සඳහා ලකුණු 281ක සබඳතාවක් ගොඩනැගූ අතර අයර්ලන්ත පන්දු යවන්නන් දැවී ගියේය. ශ්‍රී ලංකා නායකයා පන්දු 139 කදී සිය ශතකය කරා දිව ගිය නමුත් දවසේ තරගය අවසානයේ දැවී යාමෙන් පසු ඔහු තරමක් බලාපොරොත්තු සුන් වනු ඇත.

85 වැනි ඕවරයේදී මාර්ක් ඇඩෙයාර්ගේ පිටත දාරය සොයා ගැනීමෙන් පසු කරුණාරත්න නික්ම ගියේය. සවුත්පියා පන්දු 235කදී හතරේ පහර 15ක් සමඟින් ලකුණු 179ක් රැස් කළේය.

අනෙක් අතට මෙන්ඩිස් සිය නායකයාට සහය ලබා දෙමින් ලකුණු 193 කදී හතරේ පහර 18 ක් සහ එක් හයේ පහරක් සමඟින් ලකුණු 140 ක් රැස් කළේය.

ජෝර්ජ් ඩොක්‍රෙල් 74 වැනි ඕවරයේදී දකුණත් පිතිකරුවා දැවී ගිය අතර මෙන්ඩිස් සහ කරුණාරත්න අතර අශුභවාදී සබඳතාවයක් ද බිඳ දැමීය. ඇන්ජලෝ මැතිව්ස් සිය ගිණුම විවෘත කිරීමට අපොහොසත් වීමෙන් දැවී යනු ඇත.

නිශාන් මධුෂ්ක කර්ටිස් කැම්පර්ගේ කඩුල්ල ලෙස දැවී යාමට පෙර ලකුණු 48 කින් හතරේ පහර 4 ක් සමඟ ලකුණු 29 ක් රැස් කිරීමෙන් පසුව පොරොන්දු විය.

දිනේෂ් චන්දිමාල් සහ රාත්‍රී මුරකරු ප්‍රභාත් ජයසූරිය පිළිවෙළින් නොදැවී ලකුණු 18ක් සහ 12ක් ලබා පළමු දිනයේ කඩුල්ලට පිවිස සිටිති.

අයර්ලන්තය වෙනුවෙන් ඇඩෙයාර්, කැම්පර්, ඩොක්‍රෙල් සහ බෙන් වයිට් එක් කඩුල්ල බැගින් දවා ගත්හ. මීර්පූර්හි ෂර්-ඊ-බංගලා ජාතික ක්‍රීඩාංගණයේදී බංග්ලාදේශයට එරෙහිව කඩුලු 6ක් දවාගත් ඇන්ඩි මැක්බ්‍රීන්ට එකදු පෙරළියක් හෝ කිරීමට නොහැකි විය.

திமுத், குசால் சதங்கள் அயர்லாந்துக்கு எதிராக இலங்கை முன்னிலை பெற்றுள்ளது

அயர்லாந்துக்கு எதிரான முதல் டெஸ்ட் போட்டியில் திமுத் கருணாரத்னே மற்றும் குசல் மெண்டிஸ் ஆகியோர் சிறப்பான ஆட்டத்தை வெளிப்படுத்த, இலங்கை அணி 88 ஓவர்களில் 4 விக்கெட் இழப்புக்கு 386 ரன்கள் எடுத்த நிலையில், முதல் நாள் ஆட்டத்தை நிறைவு செய்ய உதவியது.

கருணாரத்னே மற்றும் மெண்டிஸ் ஜோடி இரண்டாவது விக்கெட்டுக்கு 281 ரன்கள் குவித்து அயர்லாந்து பந்துவீச்சாளர்களைத் தடுத்தது. இலங்கை அணித்தலைவர் 139 பந்துகளில் சதமடித்தார்.

கருணாரத்னே 85வது ஓவரில் மார்க் அடயர் தனது வெளிப்புற விளிம்பைக் கண்டுபிடித்த பிறகு வெளியேறினார். சவுத்பா 235 பந்துகளில் 15 பவுண்டரிகளுடன் 179 ரன்கள் எடுத்தார்.

மறுபுறம், மெண்டிஸ் 193 பந்துகளில் 18 பவுண்டரிகள் மற்றும் ஒரு சிக்சருடன் 140 ரன்கள் எடுத்து தனது கேப்டனுக்கு ஆதரவாக இருந்தார். ஜார்ஜ் டோக்ரெல் 74வது ஓவரில் வலது கை பேட்டரை அவுட்டாக்கினார், மேலும் மெண்டிஸ் மற்றும் கருணாரத்னே இடையேயான அசுரத்தனமான பார்ட்னர்ஷிப்பை உடைத்தார்.

ஏஞ்சலோ மேத்யூஸ் தனது கணக்கைத் திறக்கத் தவறியதை அடுத்து அவர் களமிறங்கினார்.

நிஷான் மதுஷ்கா 48 பந்தில் 4 பவுண்டரிகளுடன் 29 ரன்கள் எடுத்திருந்த நிலையில், கர்டிஸ் கேம்பர் தனது விக்கெட்டைப் பறிகொடுத்தார். முதல் நாளில் ஸ்டம்பில் தினேஷ் சண்டிமால் மற்றும் இரவு நேர கண்காணிப்பாளர் பிரபாத் ஜெயசூர்யா முறையே 18 மற்றும் 12 ரன்களுடன் ஆட்டமிழக்காமல் உள்ளனர். அயர்லாந்து தரப்பில் அடேர், கேம்பர், டோக்ரெல், பென் ஒயிட் ஆகியோர் தலா ஒரு விக்கெட் வீழ்த்தினர். மிர்பூரில் உள்ள ஷேர்-இ-பங்களா தேசிய ஸ்டேடியத்தில் வங்கதேசத்துக்கு எதிராக 6 விக்கெட்டுகளை வீழ்த்திய ஆண்டி மெக்பிரைன், ஒரு சாதனை கூட செய்ய முடியவில்லை.

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Lifebuoy Bodywash Ball Blaster 2025: Quarter-Final Lineup Shapes Up with Thrilling Group Stage Battles

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The Lifebuoy Bodywash Ball Blaster 2025 has reached the most exciting stage yet as teams battle for quarter-final glory.

In Group B, Kalutara Central College has stamped their authority with 2 wins from 2 matches, boasting a flawless defense and an impressive +2 goal difference. The battle for the second spot is wide open between Royal College and Alighar Central College, both on 3 points and looking to secure their place in the knockout rounds. Maris Stella College has unfortunately bowed out after a tough group stage.

Meanwhile, Group C promises drama in the final match between St. Patrick’s College and St. Joseph’s College. A win for Joseph will see them top the group, while Patrick could sneak into the quarter-finals with a narrow 1-0 victory. A draw would favor Joseph’s qualification on goal difference.

The quarter-finals, scheduled for 5th November at City League, will feature the following fixtures:

  • Q1: Zahira College, Colombo 🆚 Vaddakachchi Central College – 8:30 AM
  • Q2: Kalutara Central College 🆚 St. Joseph’s College / St. Patrick’s College – 11:00 AM
  • Q3: Gateway College/ St. Joseph’s College 🆚 Royal / Alighar – 1:30 PM
  • Q4: Hameed Al Husseinie College 🆚 Darussalaam College – 4:00 PM

Fans can expect high-octane football and edge-of-the-seat action as Sri Lanka’s brightest school football talents compete for the prestigious Lifebuoy Bodywash Ball Blaster Trophy 2025. Stay tuned to Sri Lankan Sports TV for live coverage, match updates, and exclusive interviews.

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Group C Still Up for Grabs as Four Teams Eye Quarterfinal Spots in Lifebuoy Ball Blaster 2025!

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The Lifebuoy Bodywash Ball Blaster 2025 Schools Football Championship Group C stage remains finely poised — with all four schools still in contention to reach the quarterfinals. With Gateway College having completed all their matches, the final fixtures will decide the fate of St. Benedict’s, St. Patrick’s, and St. Joseph’s Colleges.

Current Standings:

SchoolMWLDGSGAGDPoints
Gateway College310264+25
St. Benedict’s College210132+14
St. Patrick’s College201134-11
St. Joseph’s College101013-20

Gateway College – Top for Now 🟢

Gateway College leads with 5 points after finishing all their group-stage matches. Their unbeaten record gives them a strong edge, but their qualification still depends on the final two matchdays. They’ll be watching closely as St. Benedict’s and St. Patrick’s fight for crucial wins.

St. Benedict’s College – Advantage in Hand ⚪

With 4 points from 2 games, St. Benedict’s College holds the upper hand. A victory in their next match will guarantee a quarterfinal spot, potentially as Group winners. A draw could still be enough, but a defeat would leave them vulnerable to a late surge from the other two schools.

St. Patrick’s College – Still in the Race 🟡

With 1 point from 2 games, St. Patrick’s still has a chance to qualify — but only if they win the remaining match. They’ll also need to improve their goal difference, currently at -1, to stay competitive in case of a tie on points.

St. Joseph’s College – A Must-Win Situation 🔵

After losing their opening game, St. Joseph’s College faces a do-or-die scenario. With two matches left, the Josephians must win both — and by convincing margins — to stay in contention for a top-two finish. Anything less will end their campaign.

Qualification Scenarios:

  • 🏆 If St. Benedict’s wins next match: Gateway and Benedict’s advance.
  • 🤝 If St. Benedict’s draws next match: Gateway likely through; second spot open between Benedict’s and Patrick’s.
  • If St. Benedict’s loses: St. Patrick’s or St. Joseph’s could qualify by winning their remaining games.

The Group C showdown promises edge-of-the-seat drama as school football’s finest battle for survival in the Lifebuoy Ball Blaster 2025. Every point counts — and one mistake could end a dream run.

Stay tuned to Sri Lankan Sports TV for live coverage, photos, and exclusive post-match reactions from the players and coaches.

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CBL Samaposha Continues to Empower Sri Lanka’s Young Footballers for the 14th Consecutive Year

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In a remarkable display of commitment to grassroots sports development, CBL Samaposha continues its proud legacy of empowering the U14 Inter-School National Football Championship for the 14th consecutive year, reaffirming its role as one of Sri Lanka’s most consistent supporters of school-level football.

Organized by the Schools Football Association of Sri Lanka (SSFA), this year’s championship will take place across 32 regional grounds islandwide, drawing participation from over 12,000 young players representing 510 boys’ teams and 110 girls’ teams.

Provincial champions will advance to the final rounds in Galle, with matches scheduled at the Dadella Football Complex, B.T.S. School Grounds, and Galle Municipal Grounds. The grand final will be played at the Colombo Racecourse Grounds on December 13, where the nation’s most talented young players will compete for top honors.

CBL Foods’ Chief Executive Officer Mr. Manjula Dahanayake emphasized the company’s deep-rooted commitment to nurturing youth potential, saying:

“Our vision is to inspire young Sri Lankans to pursue their dreams through sport, discipline, and teamwork. Supporting this tournament helps build the next generation of leaders both on and off the field.”

SSFA CEO Mr. Iraj Wimalasuriya expressed appreciation for Samaposha’s continued partnership, stating:

“CBL Samaposha has been a true ally in our mission to strengthen school football. Their long-term commitment ensures that children from all parts of the island get an equal opportunity to play, compete, and grow.”

Adding further, Lt. Col. G.G. Anura Apevikrama, Director of Physical Education and Sports at the Ministry of Education, noted that this championship is often the first competitive experience for many budding footballers — a crucial step in building Sri Lanka’s sporting future.

As a proudly homegrown brand under CBL Plenty Foods (Pvt) Ltd, Samaposha continues to fuel the nation’s youth — both nutritionally and inspirationally — reinforcing the value of sportsmanship and unity through football.

🏆 About the Championship

  • Organizer: Schools Football Association of Sri Lanka (SSFA)
  • Sponsor: CBL Samaposha
  • Players: Over 12,000 (Boys & Girls)
  • Venues: 32 regional grounds, finals in Galle & Colombo
  • Finals Date: December 13, 2025
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