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Sri Lanka women’s cricket team’s medal dream faded away…
The New Zealand women’s cricket team managed to win by 45 runs in the match held yesterday between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Group B of the Women’s T20 tournament held under the Commonwealth Games.
Batting first, the New Zealand women’s cricket team managed to score 147 runs by losing 7 wickets at the end of the twenty overs. Giving a successful start in batting, New Zealand captain Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates stood out as they built a partnership of 51 runs in 36 balls for the first wicket.
The New Zealand bowlers managed to send both the opening batsmen of the Sri Lankan women’s team back to the stadium just for fourteen runs. At the end of the scheduled 20 overs, the Sri Lankan batsmen managed to score only 102 runs. Nilakshi de Silva scored 36 runs but it was not enough for victory. Hayley Jensen, who bowled excellently, managed to take 3 wickets for 5 runs in the 4 overs with one maiden over. Accordingly, the New Zealand women’s team won the match easily by 45 runs.
The Sri Lanka women’s cricket team had to be disqualified from the tournament after losing both the matches they participated in in the preliminary round. However, the final match Sri Lanka will participate in will be held tomorrow against the South African women’s team.
England and New Zealand women’s teams managed to secure semi-final spots from Group B with one game remaining each.
NEW ZEALAND WOMEN • 147/7(20 Overs)
Suzie Bates 34 (32)
Sophie Devine 24 (23)
Inoka Ranaweera 3/30 (4)
Oshadi Ranasinghe 2/31 (4)
SRI LANKA WOMEN • 102/8(20 Overs)
Nilakshi de Silva 36 (35)
Oshadi Ranasinghe 18* (21)
Hayley Jensen 3/5 (4)
Eden Carson2/30 (4)
ශ්රී ලංකා කාන්තා ක්රිකට් කණ්ඩායමේ පදක්කම් සිහිනය බොඳ වී යයි.
පොදු රාජ්ය මණ්ඩලීය ක්රීඩා තරගාවලිය යටතේ පැවැත්වෙන කාන්තා T20 තරගාවලියේ බී කාණ්ඩයෙන් තරග වදින ශ්රී ලංකාව සහ නවසීලන්තය අතර ඊයේ පැවති තරගයෙන් නවසීලන්ත කාන්තා ක්රිකට් කණ්ඩායම ලකුණු 45ක පහසු ජයක් ලබා ගැනීමට සමත් විය.
ප්රථමයෙන් පන්දුවට පහරදුන් නවසීලන්ත කාන්තා ක්රිකට් කණ්ඩායම නියමිත පන්දුවාර විස්ස අවසානයේදි කඩුළු 7ක් දැවී ලකුණු 147ක් රැස් කිරීමට සමත් විය. පිතිකරණයේදී සාර්ථක ආරම්භයක් ලබාදෙමින් නවසීලන්ත නායිකා Sophie Devine සහ Suzie Bates පළමු කඩුල්ලට පන්දු 36 කදී ලකුණු 51ක සබඳතාවක් ගොඩනැඟීම කැපී පෙනුණි.
පිළිතුරු ඉණිම ආරම්භ කළ ශ්රී ලංකා කාන්තා කණ්ඩායමේ ආරම්භක පිතිකාරිණියන් දෙදෙනාම ලකුණු දාහතරක් වනවිට නැවතත් ක්රීඩාගාරයට යැවීමට නවසීලන්ත පන්දු යවන්නියන් සමත් විය. ඉන් නොනැවතී නියමිත පන්දුවාර 20 අවසානයේදි ශ්රී ලංකා පිතිකාරිනියන් ලකුණු 102 ක ට සීමා කිරීමට සමත් විය. Nilakshi de Silva ලකුණු 36ක් ලබා ගත්තද එය ජයග්රහණය සඳහා කිසිසේත් ප්රමාණවත් නොවීය. විශිෂ්ඨ පන්දු යැවීමක නිරන වු Hayley Jensen එක් නිලකුණු පන්දුවාරයක්ද සමගින් නියමිත පන්දුවාර 4 තුළදී ලකුණු 5කට කඩුළු 3ක් දවා ගැනීමට සමත් විය. ඒ අනුව නවසීලන්ත කාන්තා කණ්ඩායමට ලකුණු 45ක පහසු ජයක් හිමි විය.
මූලික වටයේ සහභාගි වූ තරග දෙකම පරාජයට පත්වීම නිසා තවත් තරගයක් ඉතිරිව තිබියදීම ශ්රි ලංකා කාන්තා ක්රිකට් කණ්ඩායමට තරගාවලියෙන් ඉවත් වීමට සිදු වුණා. කෙසේ වෙතත් ශ්රී ලංකාව සහභාගි වන අවසන් තරගය හෙට දකුණු අප්රිකානු කාන්තා කණ්ඩායමට එරෙහිව පැවැත්වේ.
තවත් එක් තරගය බැගින් ඉතිරිව තිබියදීම බී කණ්ඩයෙන් අවසන් පූර්ව වටයේ ස්ථාන වෙන් කර ගැනීමට එංගලන්ත සහ නවසීලන්ත කාන්තා කණ්ඩායම් සමත් විය.
NEW ZEALAND WOMEN • 147/7(20 Overs)
Suzie Bates 34 (32)
Sophie Devine 24 (23)
Inoka Ranaweera 3/30 (4)
Oshadi Ranasinghe 2/31 (4)
SRI LANKA WOMEN • 102/8(20 Overs)
Nilakshi de Silva 36 (35)
Oshadi Ranasinghe 18* (21)
Hayley Jensen 3/5 (4)
Eden Carson2/30 (4)
இலங்கை மகளிர் கிரிக்கெட் அணியின் பதக்க கனவு கலைந்தது…
பொதுநலவாய விளையாட்டுப் போட்டிகளின் கீழ் நடைபெற்ற மகளிர் T20 போட்டியின் B குழுவில் இலங்கை மற்றும் நியூசிலாந்து அணிகளுக்கு இடையில் நேற்று இடம்பெற்ற போட்டியில் நியூசிலாந்து மகளிர் அணி 45 ஓட்டங்களால் வெற்றிபெற்றது.
முதலில் பேட் செய்த நியூசிலாந்து மகளிர் கிரிக்கெட் அணி இருபது ஓவர்கள் முடிவில் 7 விக்கெட் இழப்புக்கு 147 ரன்கள் எடுத்தது. பேட்டிங்கில் வெற்றிகரமான தொடக்கத்தை அளித்த நியூசிலாந்து கேப்டன் சோஃபி டிவைன் மற்றும் சுசி பேட்ஸ் முதல் விக்கெட்டுக்கு 36 பந்துகளில் 51 ரன்கள் சேர்த்தனர்.
இலங்கை மகளிர் அணியின் ஆரம்ப துடுப்பாட்ட வீராங்கனைகள் இருவரையும் வெறும் பதினான்கு ஓட்டங்களுக்கு நியூசிலாந்து பந்துவீச்சாளர்கள் மைதானத்திற்கு திருப்பி அனுப்பினார்கள். நிர்ணயிக்கப்பட்ட 20 ஓவர்கள் முடிவில் இலங்கை அணியால் 102 ரன்கள் மட்டுமே எடுக்க முடிந்தது. நிலக்ஷி டி சில்வா 36 ரன்கள் எடுத்தாலும் வெற்றிக்கு அது போதவில்லை. சிறப்பாக பந்துவீசிய ஹெய்லி ஜென்சன் ஒரு மெய்டன் ஓவரில் 4 ஓவர்களில் 5 ரன்களுக்கு 3 விக்கெட்டுகளை வீழ்த்தினார். அதன்படி, நியூசிலாந்து மகளிர் அணி 45 ரன்கள் வித்தியாசத்தில் எளிதாக வெற்றி பெற்றது.
இலங்கை மகளிர் கிரிக்கட் அணி ஆரம்ப சுற்றில் தாம் பங்குபற்றிய இரண்டு போட்டிகளிலும் தோல்வியடைந்ததையடுத்து போட்டியிலிருந்து தகுதி நீக்கம் செய்ய வேண்டியதாயிற்று. எவ்வாறாயினும், இலங்கை பங்கேற்கும் இறுதிப் போட்டி தென்னாபிரிக்க மகளிர் அணிக்கு எதிராக நாளை நடைபெறவுள்ளது.
இங்கிலாந்து மற்றும் நியூசிலாந்து மகளிர் அணிகள் தலா ஒரு ஆட்டம் எஞ்சியிருக்கும் நிலையில் பி பிரிவில் இருந்து அரையிறுதிக்கு முன்னேறின.
நியூசிலாந்து பெண்கள் • 147/7(20 ஓவர்கள்)
சுசி பேட்ஸ் 34 (32)
சோஃபி டெவின் 24 (23)
இனோகா ரணவீர 3/30 (4)
ஓஷதி ரணசிங்க 2/31 (4)
இலங்கை பெண்கள் • 102/8(20 ஓவர்கள்)
நிலாக்ஷி டி சில்வா 36 (35)
ஓஷதி ரணசிங்க 18* (21)
ஹேலி ஜென்சன் 3/5 (4)
ஈடன் கார்சன்2/30 (4)
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Lifebuoy Bodywash Ball Blaster 2025: Quarter-Final Lineup Shapes Up with Thrilling Group Stage Battles
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!
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:
| School | M | W | L | D | GS | GA | GD | Points | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway College | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 5 | 
| St. Benedict’s College | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 | 
| St. Patrick’s College | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 | 
| St. Joseph’s College | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 
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
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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