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Sri Lanka edge Bangladesh in thriller

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12 months ago

March 4, 2024

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Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh (First T20I)

Sri Lanka clinched a thrilling victory over Bangladesh in the opening match of the Twenty20 series on Monday, triumphing by a margin of three runs. The credit goes to Dasun Shanaka’s remarkable display in the final over, complemented by the impressive fifties from Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama earlier in the innings.

Sri Lanka set a commendable total of 206-3, with Sadeera Samarawickrama’s unbeaten 61 off 48 balls and Kusal Mendis’ 36-ball 59 leading the charge. Stand-in captain Charith Asalanka also played a crucial role, smashing a 21-ball 44 not out with six sixes to propel the team past the 200-run mark. Despite debutant Jaker Ali’s valiant effort for Bangladesh, scoring 68 runs, he fell in the tense last over with 10 runs needed and three balls remaining. Ultimately, Bangladesh fell short at 203-8, leaving Sri Lanka victorious.

During the chase Angelo Mathews gabe the perfect start when he took two wickets to put Bangladesh in a precarious position at 30-3 in the fifth over.

Their situation worsened when captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who had scored 20 off 22, was dismissed by fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana, leaving them at 68-4.

However when the chips were down, veteran Mahmudullah, who was playing his first T20 in two years, launched a counterattack to revive Bangladesh’s chances. He partnered with Jaker to add 47 runs for the fifth wicket. With things looking good for Bangladesh, Maheesh Theekshana delivered with a breakthrough to dismiss Mahmudullah after he had scored 54 off 31, including two fours and four sixes.

With Bangladesh hopes almost done and dusted thier debutant Jaker step up to occasion who initially struggled, then took charge and played a crucial role in leading the team towards victory.

With four fours and six sixes, he brought Bangladesh to the brink of success, but ultimately, Shanaka’s brilliance denied them the win.

The second match of the three-match series is scheduled for Wednesday.

Brief Scores: Sri Lanka 206/3 (Sadeera Samarawickrama 61, Kusal Mendis 59, Charith Asalanka 44; Rishad 1-32) beat Bangladesh 203/8 (Jaker Ali 68, Mahmudullah 54; Angelo Mathews 2-17) by 3 runs.

Football

Sri Lanka Schools National Championship 2024: Super Eight Round Concludes – Semifinalists Confirmed!

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2 days ago

February 21, 2025

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The Super Eight Round of the Sri Lanka Schools National Championship 2024 (Under 20 Division 1 Boys Football Tournament) has ended on a high note, producing four standout teams that will battle for a place in the final. Below is a comprehensive look at the match results, final points tables, and key highlights from the tournament so far.

Match Results Overview

St. Joseph’s College 4-0 Darussalam College
Kalutara Muslim Central 2-3 Alighar National School
Hameed Al Husseine College 1-0 Al Falah College
Zahira College 4-0 St. Patrick’s College
St. Joseph’s College 1-1 Alighar National School
Darussalam College 7-0 Kalutara Muslim Central
Al Falah College 0-3 Zahira College
St. Patrick’s College 0-4 Hameed Al Husseine College
Alighar National School 5-1 Darussalam College
St. Joseph’s College 1-0 Kalutara Muslim Central
Zahira College 2-0 Hameed Al Husseine College
Al Falah College 3-2 St. Patrick’s College

Group A Standings

Rank	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Points
1	Alighar National School	3	2	1	0	9	4	+5	7
2	St. Joseph’s College	3	2	1	0	6	1	+5	7
3	Darussalam College	3	1	0	2	8	9	-1	3
4	Kalutara Muslim Central College	3	0	0	3	2	11	-9	0

Top Two (Advancing to Semifinals):

Alighar National School
St. Joseph’s College

Group B Standings

Rank	Team	P	W	L	GF	GA	GD	Points
1	Zahira College	3	3	0	9	0	+9	9
2	Hameed Al Husseine College	3	2	1	5	2	+3	6
3	Al Falah College	3	1	2	3	6	-3	3
4	St. Patrick’s College	3	0	3	2	11	-9	0

Top Two (Advancing to Semifinals):

Zahira College
Hameed Al Husseine College

Summary & Semi-Final Preview

Alighar National School and St. Joseph’s College finished level on points at the top of Group A. Their draw against each other kept the race tight, but both teams delivered strong performances in the remaining matches to secure 7 points each.
Zahira College dominated Group B with three consecutive wins, scoring 9 goals and conceding none. Hameed Al Husseine College followed suit, showcasing solid defense and earning 6 points to claim the second semi-final berth.
Darussalam College, Kalutara Muslim Central, Al Falah College, and St. Patrick’s College showed fighting spirit but fell short in the quest for the knockout stage.

Semi Finals

Alighar National School will face Hameed Al Husseine College in the Semi Finals
Zahira College will face St. Joseph’s College in the Semi Finals

The semi-finals promise high-octane clashes as the top contenders face off. Stay tuned to Sri Lankan Sports TV for exclusive match previews, live coverage, and post-match analysis as we approach the grand finale of the Sri Lanka Schools National Championship 2025.

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World Rugby Sets Final Deadline for Sri Lanka Rugby Governance Reforms

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2 days ago

February 21, 2025

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World Rugby has extended Sri Lanka Rugby’s (SLR) deadline until June 15, 2025, to address its governance issues, warning that failure to comply will result in immediate sanctions, including a possible ban from international competitions.

Acknowledging the persistent efforts of Sri Lanka’s Competent Authority and Director General of Sports, Professor (Rear Admiral) Shemal Fernando, World Rugby remains firm on its conditions. SLR must implement a revised constitution and conduct elections within the next four months to meet international standards.

To oversee these reforms, a Working Taskforce has been formed, featuring representatives from World Rugby, Asia Rugby, the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka, and the Sri Lankan government. Led by Asia Rugby, this task force is responsible for guiding SLR through the required changes.

The reform process consists of two key phases. The initial phase focuses on reviewing voting eligibility, finalizing constitutional amendments, and organizing a Special General Meeting (SGM). The next phase involves adopting the new constitution at the SGM, followed by elections monitored by World Rugby, Asia Rugby, and local sports authorities.

SLR has faced repeated scrutiny over governance failures, prompting multiple interventions from international rugby bodies. With this deadline set, Sri Lanka Rugby has one final opportunity to align with global governance standards and secure its future in international rugby.

Football

Sky Market Travels Joins Hands with Sri Lanka Schools’ Football

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3 days ago

February 19, 2025

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Sky Market Travels, a leading travel agency, has partnered with Sri Lanka Schools’ Football to contribute to the development of school football in the country.

As a first step, Sky Market Travels (Pvt) Ltd has joined as a sponsor for the Sri Lanka Schools’ National Championship 2024 Under-20 Division One tournament, organized by the Sri Lanka Schools’ Football Association.

This prestigious tournament, featuring 20 of Sri Lanka’s top school teams, has long been a vital platform for young players to showcase their talent at the national level. By stepping in as a sponsor, Sky Market Travels is playing a key role in supporting the future of Sri Lankan school football.

The event was attended by the President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka, Jaswar Umar, the Head of the Coach Education Department and former National Team Captain, Sampath Perera, Elite Youth Manager Dudley Steinwal, Members of Schools’ Football Association, and the Managing Director of Sky Market Travels (Pvt) ltd Mohamed Faroos, the President of the Negombo Poruthota Soccer Fans Rizwan, and its Manager Nufri.

With this partnership, Sky Market Travels has taken a significant step in uplifting school football and providing aspiring young footballers with better opportunities to excel at the national level.