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Sri Lanka edge Australia by 7 runs
U-19 Women’s Tri-Nation T-20 Tournament
The Sri Lanka under-19 women’s team put on a spirited performance to secure a thrilling seven-run victory over U-19 Australia lasses in their first game of the under 19 Tri-nation T-20 cricket series match held at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium Thursday (28).
Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka managed to score 117 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. In response, the Australian team could only reach 110 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their 20 overs.
Initially, the Sri Lankan women had a slow start with their openers Dewmi Wijeratne (15) and top scorer Sanjana Kavindi struggling to score runs in the first five overs, managing only 18 runs. However, Kavindi later played a brisk innings, scoring 28 runs off 27 balls with 4 fours and a six, contributing significantly to the team’s total. Captain Manudi Nanayakkara (16 off 15 balls with 3 fours), Rashmi Nethanjali (14 off 16 balls with 2 fours), and wicketkeeper Sumudu Nissansala (19 off 17 balls with 3 fours) also played valuable knocks to build the innings. Australian spinners Hasrat Gill and Eleanor Larosa took two wickets each.
Australia, in pursuit of their target of 118, struggled to get going as they found themselves reeling at 17 for 3 wickets in 4.4 overs.
Rashmika Sewwandi and Rashmi Nethrtanjali made early breakthroughs to create pressure for the opponents.
When the chips were down Eleanor Larosa played a handy knock of unbeaten 44 in 41 balls with 5 fours, and Skipper Lucy Hamilton, scored 28 in 30 balls with 4 fours to steady the visitors innings.
However their efforts were too little too late for them to take their team over the line.
Apart from Larosa and Lucy none of the other batters impressed as Australia fell short 8 runs of the target.
Dewmi Vihanga was the pick of the bowlers claiming 2-22.
Sri Lanka will next be in action on Saturday when they take on England at the same venue.
Brief scores:
Sri Lanka: 117/6 (20) (Sanjana Kavindi 28, Sumudu Nisansala 19, Manudi Nanayakkara 16, Dewmi Vihanga 15, Rashmi Nethranjali 14, Rashmika Sewwandi 12*, Hasrat Gill 2/16, Eleanor Larosa 2/21)
Australia: 110/5 (20) (Eleanor Larosa 44*, Lucy Hamilton 28, Dewmi Vihanga 2/22)
Cricket
Sri Lanka U19 Women’s Team Set for Australia Tour 2026 Tri-Nation Series
The Sri Lanka Under-19 Women’s Cricket Team is set to tour Australia in April 2026 for an exciting tri-nation series that will also feature England. This tour represents an important opportunity for the young Sri Lankan players to gain international exposure and compete against strong opposition in both limited-overs formats. The team is scheduled to depart on 3rd April 2026 and will play a total of six matches during the tour, including two 50-over games and four T20 matches.
The series will begin on 7th April 2026 with a 50-over match against England at Ian Healy Oval in Brisbane, starting at 9:30 AM. Sri Lanka will then face Australia in another 50-over encounter on 8th April 2026 at the same venue and time. The action will shift to the Gold Coast for the T20 leg of the tour, where Sri Lanka will meet England on 12th April 2026 at Bill Pippen Oval at 9:00 AM, followed by a match against Australia on 13th April 2026 at the same ground and time. The final phase of the tour returns to Brisbane, with Sri Lanka playing England on 17th April 2026 and Australia on 18th April 2026 in two early morning T20 matches at Ian Healy Oval, both starting at 5:30 AM.
Match Schedule
• 7th April 2026 – Sri Lanka vs England (50-over)
Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane – 09:30 AM
• 8th April 2026 – Sri Lanka vs Australia (50-over)
Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane – 09:30 AM
• 12th April 2026 – Sri Lanka vs England (T20)
Bill Pippen Oval, Gold Coast – 09:00 AM
• 13th April 2026 – Sri Lanka vs Australia (T20)
Bill Pippen Oval, Gold Coast – 09:00 AM
• 17th April 2026 – Sri Lanka vs England (T20)
Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane – 05:30 AM
• 18th April 2026 – Sri Lanka vs Australia (T20)
Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane – 05:30 AM
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Mahela Jayawardena President Captain of Royal Colombo Golf Club
The Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) has announced the appointment of Mahela Jayawardena as its Captain for the 2026–2027 term. The decision was formally confirmed at the Club’s Annual General Meeting held yesterday (March 26).
Jayawardena, widely regarded as one of Sri Lanka’s greatest sporting icons, brings a wealth of leadership experience to the prestigious role. A former captain of the Sri Lanka national cricket team, he earned global recognition for his sharp tactical insight, calm demeanor under pressure, and exemplary sportsmanship throughout his career.
During an international career spanning nearly two decades, Jayawardena featured in more than 650 matches and amassed over 25,000 runs across all formats of the game. Since retiring from international cricket, he has remained an influential figure in the sport, contributing through coaching, mentorship, and leadership roles at both domestic and international levels.
Founded in 1879, the Royal Colombo Golf Club stands among the oldest golf institutions in Asia and has played a central role in fostering the growth of golf in Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka Dominates Saudi Arabia in Junior Davis Cup Qualifying!
In the ongoing Junior Davis Cup Tennis Qualifying Tournament currently being held in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka had a great weekend by defeating Saudi Arabia 3-0.
The team showed their dominance by winning both singles matches and then winning both doubles matches with comfortable margins.
Sri Lanka won the first singles match when Ashlin de Silva beat Mahdi Al Ibrahim 6-2, 7-5.
In the second singles match, Mayuran Kubern came back after losing the first set to defeat Ahmed Baha Sarouji 3-6, 6-4, 7-5.
Sri Lanka then continued their momentum into the doubles matches where Mayuran Kubern and Ashlin de Silva defeated the Saudi pair 3-6, 6-4, 7-5.
In the other doubles match, the Sri Lankan duo was ahead in the second set 4-6 when the Saudi pair of Mahdi Al Ibrahim and Souhail ElFarouki retired from the match.
With this comprehensive win, Sri Lanka is now in a very strong position within the tournament.
The team will have a day off on Monday and is scheduled to play in the Championship on Thursday.
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