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Nigar’s 75 steer visitors to a thrilling win

Bangladesh Women’s Tour of Sri Lanka (1st T20I)
Skipper Nigar Sultana’s half-century steered Bangladesh to a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 of the three-match series at the SSC Ground in Colombo on Tuesday.
Nigar’s unbeaten knock, assisted by Ritu Moni’s 33 off 23 balls, took Bangladesh to 146-4 in 19.5 overs, completing their highest successful run chase in T20s.
Earlier, Sri Lanka’s Harshita Samarawickrama made 45 off 44 balls and captain Chamari Athapaththu scored 38 off 28 balls to help the hosts post 145-6.
Leg-spinner Fahima Khatun took 2- 20 for Bangladesh, while four other bowlers claimed one wicket each.
Asked to bowl first, Bangladesh bowlers did well to keep Sri Lanka relatively quiet in the first 10 overs, as the hosts reached 71-2 at the halfway stage.
Bangladesh bowlers further tightened the screws in the following overs, with Fahima striking in consecutive deliveries to reduce Sri Lanka to 114-5 after 17 overs.
But the bowlers lost the plot in the final three overs, leaking 31 runs to help Sri Lanka post a fighting total.
Pacer Faria Trisna was the worst offender, conceding 12 runs in the final over, six of which came from wides.
In reply, Bangladesh lost both openers inside five overs with just 23 runs on the board.
Nigar then took control of the match with two decisive partnerships which sealed the fate of the match. She first formed a 51-run partnership off 39 balls with Sobhana Mostary (17 off 24 balls) to steady the innings and after Sobhana departed in the 12th over, Nigar joined hands with Ritu and they added 71 runs for the fourth wicket off 51 balls.
The partnership ended in the fourth ball of the final over when Ritu was run out with the scores level. But Nigar didn’t let the fall of the wicket faze her, as she took a single off the penultimate ball to seal a memorable victory for Bangladesh.
Brief scores:
Sri Lanka: 145-6 (20) (Harshitha Samarawickrama 45, Chamari Athapaththu 38, Fahim Khatun 2-20)
Bangladesh: 146-4 (20) (Nigar Sultana 75*, Ritu Moni 33, Pshadi Ranasinghe 1-39)
නිගාර්ගේ ලකුණු 75 බංගලාදේශය ජයග්රහණයක් කරා මෙහෙයවයි
බංග්ලාදේශ කාන්තා ශ්රී ලංකා සංචාරය (පළමු T20I)
නායක නිගාර් සුල්තානාගේ අර්ධ ශතකය හේතුවෙන් ශ්රී ලංකාවට එරෙහිව කොළඹ SSC පිටියේදී අඟහරුවාදා පැවැති තරග තුනකින් සමන්විත විස්සයි20 තරගාවලියේ පළමු විස්සයි20 තරගයෙන් කඩුලු 6ක ජයක් අත්කර ගැනීමට බංග්ලාදේශය සමත් විය.
නිගාර්ගේ නොදැවී පන්දුවට රිතු මෝනිගේ පන්දු 23 කදී ලකුණු 33 ගේ සහාය ඇතිව, බංග්ලාදේශය ඕවර 19.5 කදී ලකුණු 146-4 ක් දක්වා ගෙන ගියේ T20 හි ඔවුන්ගේ ඉහළම සාර්ථක ලකුණු හඹා යාම සම්පූර්ණ කරමිනි.
මීට පෙර ශ්රී ලංකා පිලේ හර්ෂිතා සමරවික්රම පන්දු 44කදී ලකුණු 45ක් සහ නායිකා චමරි අතපත්තු පන්දු 28කදී ලකුණු 38ක් රැස්කරමින් සත්කාරක පිලට ලකුණු 145-6ක් ලබාදුන්හ.
බංගලාදේශය වෙනුවෙන් පා දඟ පන්දු යවන ෆාහිමා ඛාටූන් ලකුණු 2-20ක් දවාගත් අතර තවත් පන්දු යවන්නන් සිව් දෙනෙකු එක් කඩුල්ල බැගින් දවා ගත්හ.
ප්රථමයෙන් පන්දු යැවීමට ඉල්ලා සිටි අතර, පළමු ඕවර 10 තුළ ශ්රී ලංකාව සාපේක්ෂව නිහඬව තබා ගැනීමට බංග්ලාදේශ පන්දු යවන්නන් හොඳින් ක්රියා කළ අතර, සත්කාරකයින් අතරමගදී ලකුණු 71-2ක් දක්වා ළඟා විය.
බංගලාදේශ පන්දු යවන්නන් ඊළඟ ඕවරවල දී තව තවත් ඉස්කුරුප්පු ඇණ තද කළ අතර, ෆාහිමා පිට පිට පන්දු යැවීම හමුවේ ශ්රී ලංකාව ඕවර 17 කින් ලකුණු 114-5 කට සීමා කළේය.
නමුත් පන්දු යවන්නන්ට අවසන් ඕවර තුනේදී ලකුණු 31ක් කාන්දු වෙමින් ශ්රී ලංකාවට සටන්කාමී ලකුණු සංඛ්යාවක් වාර්තා කිරීමට උදව් විය.
වේග පන්දු යවන ෆාරියා ට්රිස්නා නරකම වරදකරු වූ අතර, අවසන් ඕවරයේදී ලකුණු 12ක් ලබා දුන් අතර ඉන් හයක්ම වයිඩ්ස් වෙතින් ලබා ගත් ඒවා විය.
පිළිතුරු ඉනිම ක්රීඩා කළ බංගලාදේශ පිලට ඕවර පහක් ඇතුළත ආරම්භක පිතිකරුවන් දෙදෙනාම දැවී ගියේ ලකුණු 23ක් පමණි.
අනතුරුව නිගාර් තරගයේ පාලනය සියතට ගත්තේ තීරණාත්මක සබඳතා දෙකක් සමඟින් තරගයේ ඉරණම මුද්රා කරමිනි. ඇය ප්රථමයෙන් සෝභනා මොස්ටරි (පන්දු 24 කදී ලකුණු 17) සමගින් පන්දු 39 කදී ලකුණු 51 ක සම්බන්ධතාවක් ගොඩනැගූ අතර, 12 වැනි ඕවරයේදී සෝභනා නික්ම ගිය පසු, රිතූ සමගින් එක්ව ඔවුන් දෙදෙනා පන්දු 51 කදී සිවුවැනි කඩුල්ලට ලකුණු 71 ක් එක් කළහ. .
අවසන් ඕවරයේ සිවුවැනි පන්දුවේදී රිතූ ලකුණු මට්ටමත් සමඟ දැවී යාමත් සමඟ එම සබඳතාව අවසන් විය. නමුත් අවසන් පන්දුවේදී තනි ලකුණක් ලබා ගත් ඇය බංග්ලාදේශයට අමතක නොවන ජයග්රහණයක් ලබා දුන් නිසා නිගාර් ඇයට කඩුල්ල බිඳ වැටීමට ඉඩ දුන්නේ නැත.
කෙටි ලකුණු:
ශ්රී ලංකාව: 145-6 (20) (හර්ෂිතා සමරවික්රම 45, චමරි අතපත්තු 38, ෆාහිම් ඛාතුන් 2-20)
බංග්ලාදේශය: 146-4 (20) (නිගර් සුල්තානා 75*, රිතු මෝනි 33, ෂාදි රණසිංහ 1-39)
நிகரின் 75 ரன்கள் வங்கதேசத்தை வெற்றிக்கு அழைத்துச் சென்றது
பங்களாதேஷ் பெண்கள் இலங்கை சுற்றுப்பயணம் (முதல் டி20)
கொழும்பில் உள்ள SSC மைதானத்தில் செவ்வாய்க்கிழமை நடைபெற்ற மூன்று போட்டிகள் கொண்ட தொடரின் முதல் இருபதுக்கு 20 போட்டியில் கேப்டன் நிகர் சுல்தானாவின் அரைசதத்தால் வங்கதேசம் இலங்கைக்கு எதிராக 6 விக்கெட் வித்தியாசத்தில் வெற்றி பெற்றது.
நிகரின் ஆட்டமிழக்காமல், ரிது மோனியின் 23 பந்துகளில் 33 ரன்கள் எடுத்தது, வங்காளதேசத்தை 19.5 ஓவர்களில் 146-4 ரன்களுக்கு கொண்டு சென்றது, T20 களில் அவர்களின் அதிகபட்ச வெற்றிகரமான ரன் சேஸை முடித்தது.
முன்னதாக, இலங்கையின் ஹர்ஷிதா சமரவிக்ரம 44 பந்துகளில் 45 ரன்களும், கேப்டன் சாமரி அத்தபத்து 28 பந்துகளில் 38 ரன்களும் எடுத்து 145-6 ரன்களுக்கு ஆட்டமிழந்தனர்.
பங்களாதேஷ் அணிக்காக லெக்-ஸ்பின்னர் ஃபஹிமா கதுன் 2-20, மற்ற நான்கு பந்துவீச்சாளர்கள் தலா ஒரு விக்கெட்டைக் கைப்பற்றினர்.
முதலில் பந்துவீசும்படி கேட்கப்பட்டபோது, வங்கதேச பந்துவீச்சாளர்கள் முதல் 10 ஓவர்களில் இலங்கையை ஒப்பீட்டளவில் அமைதியாக வைத்திருக்க சிறப்பாக செயல்பட்டனர்.
பங்களாதேஷ் பந்துவீச்சாளர்கள் பின்வரும் ஓவர்களில் திருகுகளை மேலும் இறுக்கினர், ஃபாஹிமா தொடர்ச்சியான பந்துகளில் அடித்ததால், 17 ஓவர்களுக்குப் பிறகு இலங்கையை 114-5 என்று குறைத்தது.
ஆனால் பந்துவீச்சாளர்கள் இறுதி மூன்று ஓவர்களில் சதியை இழந்தனர், 31 ரன்களை கசிந்து இலங்கை போராடும் ஸ்கோரை பதிவு செய்ய உதவியது.
வேகப்பந்து வீச்சாளர் ஃபரியா ட்ரிஸ்னா மிக மோசமான குற்றவாளியாக இருந்தார், இறுதி ஓவரில் 12 ரன்கள் விட்டுக்கொடுத்தார், அதில் ஆறு வைடுகளில் இருந்து வந்தது.
பதிலுக்கு துடுப்பெடுத்தாடிய பங்களாதேஷ் 5 ஓவர்களுக்குள் 23 ஓட்டங்களுக்கு இரு தொடக்க வீரர்களையும் இழந்தது.
நிகர் பின்னர் இரண்டு தீர்க்கமான பார்ட்னர்ஷிப்களுடன் போட்டியின் கட்டுப்பாட்டை எடுத்தார், இது போட்டியின் விதியை சீல் செய்தது. அவர் முதலில் 39 பந்துகளில் 51 ரன் பார்ட்னர்ஷிப்பை சோபனா மோஸ்டரியுடன் (24 பந்துகளில் 17) இன்னிங்ஸை நிலைநிறுத்தினார், 12வது ஓவரில் சோபனா வெளியேறிய பிறகு, நிகர் ரிதுவுடன் கைகோர்த்து 51 பந்துகளில் நான்காவது விக்கெட்டுக்கு 71 ரன்கள் சேர்த்தார். .
கடைசி ஓவரின் நான்காவது பந்தில் ரிது ரன் அவுட் ஆனபோது இந்த பார்ட்னர்ஷிப் முடிவுக்கு வந்தது. ஆனால் வங்காளதேசத்திற்கு மறக்கமுடியாத வெற்றியை அடைவதற்காக கடைசி பந்தில் ஒரு சிங்கிள் எடுத்ததால், நிகர் விக்கெட் வீழ்ச்சியை அவளைத் தடுக்கவில்லை.
சுருக்கமான மதிப்பெண்கள்:
இலங்கை: 145-6 (20) (ஹர்ஷித சமரவிக்ரம 45, சாமரி அதபத்து 38, ஃபாஹிம் காதுன் 2-20)
பங்களாதேஷ்: 146-4 (20) (நிகர் சுல்தானா 75*, ரிது மோனி 33, பஷாதி ரணசிங்க 1-39)
Football
Sri Lanka Schools National Championship 2024: Super Eight Round Standings & Upcoming Matches Preview
The Super Eight Round of the Sri Lanka Schools National Championship 2024 – Under 20 Division 1 Boys Football Tournament has been intense, with teams battling for a spot in the next stage.
Current Standings (After 8 Matches)
Group A
1. St. Joseph’s College – 4 points (1W, 1D, 0L) | Goals: 5-1
2. Alighar National School – 4 points (1W, 1D, 0L) | Goals: 4-1
3. Darussalam College – 3 points (1W, 0D, 1L) | Goals: 7-4
4. Kalutara Muslim Central College – 0 points (0W, 0D, 2L) | Goals: 0-10
Group B
1. Zahira College Colombo – 6 points (2W, 0D, 0L) | Goals: 7-0
2. Hameed Al Husseine College – 6 points (2W, 0D, 0L) | Goals: 5-0
3. Al Falah College Negombo – 0 points (0W, 0D, 2L) | Goals: 0-4
4. St. Patrick’s College Jaffna – 0 points (0W, 0D, 2L) | Goals: 0-8
Key Highlights So Far
• Zahira College Colombo and Hameed Al Husseine College remain unbeaten in Group B.
• St. Joseph’s College and Alighar National School are leading Group A but are closely followed by Darussalam College, making the race for the semifinals highly competitive.
• Kalutara Muslim Central College and St. Patrick’s College Jaffna are yet to score points and are struggling in their respective groups.
Upcoming Matches & Their Impact
• St. Joseph’s College vs. Alighar National School (MD-5): A potential group-decider as both teams are tied on points.
• Darussalam College vs. Kalutara Muslim Central College (MD-5): Darussalam has a chance to secure a semifinal spot with a win.
• Zahira College vs. Hameed Al Husseine College (MD-6): The top two teams in Group B will clash in a high-stakes match that could determine the group winner.
• Al Falah College vs. St. Patrick’s College (MD-6): A crucial battle for survival in Group B.
With four more matches remaining, every point counts, and teams will be looking to secure their places in the knockout stage. Stay tuned for more updates!
Follow us for match reports, results, and exclusive insights on the Sri Lanka Schools Football Championship 2025.
Cricket
Sri Lanka Masters Set for International Masters League T20 2025 Challenge
Sri Lanka Masters, led by legendary wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara, are all set to compete in the much-anticipated International Masters League T20 2025. The tournament, featuring cricketing greats from six nations, will kick off on February 22 and conclude with the final on March 16 in Raipur, India.
Sri Lanka Masters’ Fixtures
The team will begin their campaign against India Masters on February 22 at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. They will then take on South Africa Masters on February 26, followed by a high-voltage clash against Australia Masters on February 28. Their group stage will continue with matches against West Indies Masters on March 6 and England Masters on March 10 before the semi-finals on March 13 and 14.
Squad Overview
The Sri Lanka Masters squad boasts a mix of experience and all-round talent. With Sangakkara leading from the front, the team includes seasoned campaigners such as Romesh Kaluwitharana, Upul Tharanga, and Lahiru Thirimanne. The bowling attack will be spearheaded by Nuwan Pradeep, Suranga Lakmal, and Isuru Udana, while all-rounders like Seekkuge Prasanna, Jeevan Mendis, and Chaturanga de Silva provide balance to the squad.
Expectations & Key Players to Watch
With a strong batting unit led by Sangakkara and Tharanga, Sri Lanka Masters will look to dominate in the powerplay and set up big totals. The bowling attack, featuring Pradeep and Lakmal, will be crucial in restricting opposition teams. All-rounders like Prasanna and Mendis could play a pivotal role in tight situations.
As the tournament unfolds, Sri Lanka Masters will aim to make a strong statement and challenge for the coveted title. With cricketing legends returning to the field, fans can expect thrilling encounters and moments of brilliance from the island nation’s seasoned stars.
Stay tuned to Sri Lankan Sports TV for exclusive updates and match analysis from the International Masters League T20 2025!
Football
Super 8 Round Begins with Exciting Matches Amid Media Coverage Concerns
The Super 8 round of the Sri Lanka Schools Football Championship 2025 kicked off at Kelaniya Football Grounds, featuring dominant performances and intense competition. However, despite Sri Lankan Sports TV officially requesting media coverage access, the organizers failed to respond, raising concerns regarding transparency and event management.
Matchday 1 (14th February 2025)
🔹 St. Joseph’s College 4-0 Darussalam College
St. Joseph’s College started strong with a commanding 4-0 victory over Darussalam College. R. Bright stole the show with an impressive hat-trick, leading his team to an emphatic win.
🔹 Alighar National School 3-0 Kalutara Muslim Central College (Walkover)
Kalutara Muslim Central College was unable to participate due to unforeseen circumstances, resulting in a 3-0 walkover victory for Alighar National School.
Matchday 2 (15th February 2025)
🔹 Hameed Al Husseinie College 1-0 Al Falah College
A closely contested match saw Hameed Al Husseinie College secure a 1-0 win against Al Falah College, demonstrating solid defense and tactical play.
🔹 Zahira College 4-0 St. Patrick’s College
Zahira College put on a dominant display, winning 4-0 against St. Patrick’s College. Their attacking force looked sharp, sending a strong statement for the upcoming matches.
Media Coverage Dispute
Despite Sri Lankan Sports TV’s formal request to live stream the matches, the organizers refused to provide access, citing the need for approval from FFSL. However, the legal rights for the tournament remain with Sri Lankan Sports TV, making this an unfortunate situation for fans and stakeholders eager for wider coverage.
Stay tuned for further updates on Sri Lankan Sports TV.
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