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Sri Lanka ranked up in the World Test Championship points table
The Australian team managed to win the second Test against the touring South African team by an innings and 182 runs today. The South African team, who batted at the invitation of the Australian captain who won the toss, scored only 189 runs for their first innings in this Boxing Day Test match that started on the 26th in Melbourne.
Then the Australian team, who played their first innings, decided to declare their innings when they scored 575 runs for 8 wickets. David Warner, who played the 100th Test, scored 200 runs and wicket-keeper Alex Kerry scored 111 runs. Then the South African team, who played their second innings, were able to collect only 204 runs with all the players dismissed. Accordingly, the Australian team was able to win this match by an inning and 182 runs.
With this victory of the Australian team, there was a change in the score chart of the World Test Championship series. Accordingly, the South African team, which was previously ranked third in the points table, has retreated to fourth place, while the Sri Lankan team has advanced to third place.
Australia still leads the 2021-23 World Test Championship points table with a win percentage of 78.57%. The second place has been won by the Indian team with a winning percentage of 58.93%. The Sri Lankan team has a winning percentage of 53.3% and the South African team has a winning percentage of 50%.
ශ්‍රී ලංකාව ලෝක ටෙස්ට් ශූරතා ප්‍රසාද ලකුණු සටහනේ ඉහළට
සංචාරක දකුණු අප්‍රිකානු කණ්ඩායමට එරෙහිව පැවති දෙවන ටෙස්ට් තරගය ඉනීමකින් හා ලකුණු 182කින් ජයග්‍රහණය කිරීමට ඕස්ට්‍රේලියානු කණ්ඩායම අද දිනයේදී සමත් විය. මෙල්බන්හිදී පසුගිය 26වනදා ආරම්භ වූ මෙම බොක්සිං දින ටෙස්ට් තරගයේ කාසියේ වාසිය දිනූ ඕස්ට්‍රේලියානු නායකයාගේ ආරාධනයෙන් පන්දුවට පහර දුන් දකුණු අප්‍රිකානු කණ්ඩායම සිය පළමු ඉනීම වෙනුවෙන් රැස්කළේ ලකුණු 189ක් පමණි.
අනතුරුව සිය පළමු ඉනීම ක්‍රීඩා කළ ඕස්ට්‍රේලියානු කණ්ඩායම කඩුලු 8කට ලකුණු 575ක් රැස්කොට සිටියදී සිය ඉනීම අත්හිටුවීමට තීරණය කළහ. එහිදී සියවන ටෙස්ට් තරගය ක්‍රීඩා කළ ඩේවිඩ් වෝනර් ලකුණු 200ක්ද කඩුලු රකින ක්‍රීඩක ඇලෙක්ස් කෙරී ලකුණු 111ක් ද රැස්කිරීමට සමත් විය. අනතුරුව සිය දෙවන ඉනීම ක්‍රීඩා කළ දකුණු අප්‍රිකානු කණ්ඩායමට සියලු ක්‍රීඩකයන් දැවී රැස්කිරීමට හැකිවූයේ ලකුණු 204 පමණි. ඒ අනුව මෙම තරගය ඉනීමකින් හා ලකුණු 182කින් ජයග්‍රහණය කිරීමට ඕස්ට්‍රේලියානු කණ්ඩායමට හැකි විය.
ඕස්ට්‍රේලියානු කණ්ඩායම ලද මෙම ජයග්‍රහණයත් සමගින් ලෝක ටෙස්ට් ශූරතා තරගාවලියේ ප්‍රසාද ලකුණු සටහනේ වෙනස්කමක් සිදු විය. ඒ අනුව මින් පෙර ප්‍රසාද ලකුණු සටහනේ තෙවැන්නා ලෙසින් රැදීසිටි දකුණු අප්‍රිකානු කණ්ඩායම එහි සිව්වන ස්ථානය තෙක් පසුබැස ඇති අතර ශ්‍රී ලංකා කණ්ඩායම තෙවන ස්ථානය තෙක් ඉදිරියට පැමිණ ඇත.
2021-23 ලෝක ටෙස්ට් ශූරතා ප්‍රසාද ලකුණු සටහනේ තවමත් පෙරමුණෙහි පසුවන්නේ 78.57%ක ජයග්‍රාහී ප්‍රතිශතයක් හිමි ඕස්ට්‍රේලියාවයි. එහි දෙවන ස්ථානය 58.93%ක ජයග්‍රාහී ප්‍රතිශතයක් හිමි ඉන්දීය කණ්ඩායමට හිමි වී ඇත. ශ්‍රී ලංකා කණ්ඩායම 53.3%ක ජයග්‍රාහී ප්‍රතිශතයක් රදවාගෙන සිටින අතර දකුණු අප්‍රිකානු කණ්ඩායම 50%ක ජයග්‍රාහී ප්‍රතිශතයක් රදවාගෙන ඇත.
உலக டெஸ்ட் சாம்பியன்ஷிப் புள்ளிகள் பட்டியலில் இலங்கை அணி முதலிடத்தில் உள்ளது
சுற்றுலா தென்னாபிரிக்க அணிக்கு எதிரான இரண்டாவது டெஸ்ட் போட்டியில் இன்று ஆஸ்திரேலிய அணி இன்னிங்ஸ் மற்றும் 182 ரன்கள் வித்தியாசத்தில் அபார வெற்றி பெற்றது. மெல்போர்னில் கடந்த 26ஆம் திகதி ஆரம்பமான இந்த பாக்சிங் டே டெஸ்ட் போட்டியில் நாணய சுழற்சியில் வெற்றி பெற்ற அவுஸ்திரேலிய அணித்தலைவரின் அழைப்பின் பேரில் துடுப்பெடுத்தாடிய தென்னாபிரிக்க அணி தனது முதல் இன்னிங்ஸிற்கு 189 ஓட்டங்களை மாத்திரமே பெற்றுக்கொண்டது.
பின்னர் தமது முதல் இன்னிங்ஸை விளையாடிய அவுஸ்திரேலிய அணி 8 விக்கெட்டுக்கு 575 ஓட்டங்களைப் பெற்றிருந்த போது தமது இன்னிங்ஸை இடைநிறுத்த தீர்மானித்தது. 100வது டெஸ்டில் விளையாடிய டேவிட் வார்னர் 200 ரன்களும், விக்கெட் கீப்பர் அலெக்ஸ் கெர்ரி 111 ரன்களும் எடுத்தனர். பின்னர் தனது இரண்டாவது இன்னிங்ஸை விளையாடிய தென்னாபிரிக்க அணி அனைத்து வீரர்களும் ஆட்டமிழக்க 204 ஓட்டங்களை மாத்திரமே சேகரிக்க முடிந்தது. இதன்படி இந்த போட்டியில் அவுஸ்திரேலிய அணி இன்னிங்ஸ் மற்றும் 182 ஓட்டங்களால் வெற்றிபெற்றது.
ஆஸ்திரேலிய அணியின் இந்த வெற்றியின் மூலம் உலக டெஸ்ட் சாம்பியன்ஷிப் தொடரின் ஸ்கோர் பட்டியலில் மாற்றம் ஏற்பட்டது. இதன்படி, புள்ளிப்பட்டியலில் முன்னர் மூன்றாம் இடத்தில் இருந்த தென்னாபிரிக்க அணி நான்காவது இடத்துக்கு பின்வாங்கியுள்ள நிலையில், இலங்கை அணி மூன்றாம் இடத்திற்கு முன்னேறியுள்ளது.
ஆஸ்திரேலியா இன்னும் 2021-23 உலக டெஸ்ட் சாம்பியன்ஷிப் புள்ளிகள் பட்டியலில் 78.57% வெற்றி சதவீதத்துடன் முன்னணியில் உள்ளது. இரண்டாவது இடத்தை இந்திய அணி 58.93% பெற்று வெற்றி பெற்றுள்ளது. இலங்கை அணி 53.3% வெற்றி வீதத்தையும், தென்னாபிரிக்க அணி 50% வெற்றி வீதத்தையும் பெற்றுள்ளன.
The Sri Lanka Schools National Championship 2024 has reached its most exciting phase as the semi-finalists are now confirmed. The competition has been intense, with top teams battling it out in the Super Eight stage to secure their spot in the final four.
Semi-Final Fixtures
Defending Champions Alighar National College vs. Hameed Al Husseine College
Last Year’s Runners-Up Zahira College vs. St. Joseph’s College (Last Year’s 4th Place Team)
Tournament Recap & Key Highlights
Alighar National College, the defending champions, have once again proven their dominance, finishing at the top of their group. They now face Hameed Al Husseine College, a team that has shown excellent tactical discipline and resilience throughout the tournament.
Zahira College, who finished as runners-up last year, continue to impress with strong performances and now face a determined St. Joseph’s College, a team that has significantly improved since last season and will be looking to cause an upset.
Al Falah College, a newly promoted team to Division 1, has been one of the standout performers this year, proving that they can compete at the highest level despite not making the semi-finals.
Last year third place Darrusalam College unable to proceed to Semi Finals
What to Expect in the Semi-Finals
With four powerhouse teams ready to fight for a spot in the final, fans can expect high-intensity clashes, tactical battles, and unforgettable moments. The road to glory is not easy, and only the two best teams will advance to the grand finale.
Will Alighar National College successfully defend their title, or will we see a new champion emerge? Stay tuned to Sri Lankan Sports TV for the latest updates, match previews, and expert analysis.
In the second week of the ongoing “Mastercard Plate Championship” Inter-Club Rugby Football Tournament, organized by the Sri Lanka Rugby, C.H. & F.C. Club and Army Sports Club clinched impressive victories, strengthening their standings in the tournament.
C.H. & F.C. Dominate Sri Lions Club 47-20
C.H. & F.C. showcased their prowess by defeating Sri Lions Club with a decisive 47-20 victory in the 41st match at the Ratmalana Air Force Camp Ground. Despite trailing 14-17 at halftime, C.H. & F.C. surged ahead, scoring six goals and one try, while Sri Lions managed two goals, one try, and one penalty.
This win propelled C.H. & F.C. to the top of the “Palanga” championship standings among five competing clubs. The London-based club has played 10 matches since the preliminary round, securing five wins and accumulating 33 points, including eight bonus points.
Army Overpowers Navy 49-22
In the 42nd match at the Ratmalana Air Force Base, Army Sports Club secured a commanding 49-22 win over Navy Club. The Army team demonstrated their strength by scoring three goals, five tries, and one penalty. The Navy team responded with two goals, one try, and one penalty. The score was tied 10-10 at halftime, but Army’s aggressive play in the second half sealed the victory.
Current Standings in the Palanga Championship
- C.H. & F.C.: 33 points (8 bonus points, 5 wins from 10 matches)
- Army Sports Club: 24 points (4 wins from 9 matches)
- Police Sports Club: 21 points
- Sri Lions Club: 13 points
- Navy Club: 5 points
With these recent victories, both C.H. & F.C. and Army Sports Club are poised to maintain their momentum as the “Mastercard Plate Championship” progresses. Fans can look forward to more thrilling action as the tournament continues to unfold.
Football
Sri Lanka Schools National Championship 2024: Super Eight Round Concludes – Semifinalists Confirmed!
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 | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zahira College | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | +9 | 9 |
| 2 | Hameed Al Husseine College | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 6 |
| 3 | Al Falah College | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | St. Patrick’s College | 3 | 0 | 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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