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Team India changed history.
In July 2008, India defeated Sri Lanka by 317 runs after New Zealand’s 290-run victory over Ireland in Aberdeen. India’s previous biggest win by a margin of 257 runs was against Bermuda.
India made history by recording the biggest win (in terms of runs) in 50-over international cricket against Sri Lanka in the third ODI in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.
Kohli scored his third century in four ODIs, breaking Tendulkar’s record for most centuries at home. Scoring 21 centuries in 101 innings.
India beat Sri Lanka by 317 runs to go past New Zealand’s 290-run victory over Ireland in July 2008 in Aberdeen.
Chasing the Indian team’s huge target of 391 runs, the Sri Lankan team was bowled out for 73 runs in 22 overs. Ashen Bandara could not enter the field to bat due to an injury while fielding. Vandersay was replaced by substitute Dunith Wellalage.
First Innings – Team India
Virat Kohli – 166* (110)
Shubman Gill – 116 (97)
Bowling
Kasun Rajitha – 10-1-81-2
Lahiru Kumar – 10-1-87-2
Reply innings – Sri Lanka team
Nuwanidu Fernando – 19 (27)
Kasun Rajitha – 13* (19)
Bowling
Mohammad Siraj – 10-1-32-4
Kuldeep Yadev – 5-1-16-2
ඉන්දීය කණ්ඩායම ඉතිහාසය වෙනස් කරයි.
2008 ජූලි මාසයේදී ඇබර්ඩීන්හිදී අයර්ලන්තයට එරෙහිව නවසීලන්තය ලකුණු 290ක ජයග්රහණයක් පසුකරමින් ඉන්දියාව ලකුණු 317කින් ශ්රී ලංකාව පරාජය කිරීමට සමත් විය. මීට පෙර ඉන්දියාව ලකුණු පරතරයකින් ලැබූ විශාලතම ජයග්රහණය වූයේ බර්මියුඩාවට එරෙහිව ලකුණු 257ක ජයග්රහණයයි.
ඕවර 50 ජාත්යන්තර ක්රිකට් ක්රීඩාවේ විශාලතම ජයග්රහණය (ලකුණු අනුව) වාර්තා කරමින් ඉන්දියාව ඉතිහාසගත වූයේ ශ්රී ලංකාවට එරෙහිව ඉරිදා තිරුවානන්තපුරම්හි පැවැති තෙවැනි එක්දින තරගයේදීය.
කෝලි එක්දින තරග හතරකදී තුන්වැනි ශතකයත් ලබා ගනිමින්, තෙන්ඩුල්කාර්ගේ මව්බිමේදී වැඩිම ශතක වාර්තා කිරීම බිඳ දැමීමට සමත් විය. තරග ඉනිම් 101ක් තුළ දී ශතක 21 ලබා ගනිමින් ය.
ඉන්දියාව ලකුණු 317කින් ශ්රී ලංකාව පරදවමින් 2008 ජූලි මස ඇබර්ඩීන්හිදී අයර්ලන්තයට එරෙහිව නවසීලන්තය ලකුණු 290ක ලබා ගත් ජයග්රහණය පසු කර යෑමට සමත් විය.
ඉන්දීය පිලේ ලකුණු 391 ක දැවැන්ත ඉලක්කය හඹා ගිය ශ්රී ලංකා පිලට ඕවර 22 කදී ලකුණු 73 කට සියලු දැවී ගියේය. පන්දු රැකීමේදී ආබාධයකට ලක්ව පන්දුවට පහරදීමට අශේන් බණ්ඩාර හට පිටියට පිවිසිය නොහැකි විය. වැන්ඩර්සේ වෙනුවට කම්පන ආදේශක දුනිත් වෙල්ලාලගේ ආදේශ කළේය.
පළමු ඉනිම – ඉන්දීය කණ්ඩායම
විරාත් කෝලි – 166* (110)
ශුබ්මන් ගිල් – 116 (97)
පන්දු යැවීම
කසුන් රාජිත – 10-1-81-2
ලහිරු කුමාර – 10-1-87-2
පිළිතුරු ඉනිම – ශ්රී ලංකා කණ්ඩායම
නුවනිදු ප්රනාන්දු – 19 (27)
කසුන් රාජිත – 13* (19)
පන්දු යැවීම
මොහොමඩ් සිරාජ් – 10-1-32-4
කුල්දීප් යාදේව් – 5-1-16-2
இந்திய அணி வரலாற்றை மாற்றி வருகிறது.
ஜூலை 2008 இல், அபர்டீனில் அயர்லாந்திற்கு எதிராக நியூசிலாந்து 290 ரன்கள் வித்தியாசத்தில் வெற்றி பெற்ற பிறகு, இந்தியா 317 ரன்கள் வித்தியாசத்தில் இலங்கையை தோற்கடித்தது. இதற்கு முன் பெர்முடாவுக்கு எதிராக 257 ரன்கள் வித்தியாசத்தில் இந்தியா பெற்ற மிகப்பெரிய வெற்றி.
ஞாயிற்றுக்கிழமை திருவனந்தபுரத்தில் நடந்த மூன்றாவது ஒருநாள் போட்டியில் இலங்கைக்கு எதிரான 50 ஓவர் சர்வதேச கிரிக்கெட்டில் இந்தியா மிகப்பெரிய வெற்றியை (ரன்கள் அடிப்படையில்) பதிவு செய்து வரலாறு படைத்தது.
கோஹ்லி நான்கு ஒருநாள் போட்டிகளில் தனது மூன்றாவது சதத்தை அடித்தார். 101 இன்னிங்ஸ்களில் 21 சதங்கள் அடித்துள்ளார்.
2008 ஆம் ஆண்டு ஜூலை மாதம் அபெர்டீனில் அயர்லாந்திற்கு எதிராக நியூசிலாந்து அணி 290 ரன்கள் வித்தியாசத்தில் இலங்கையை 317 ரன்கள் வித்தியாசத்தில் வீழ்த்தியது.
இந்திய அணியின் 391 ரன்கள் என்ற மிகப்பெரிய இலக்கை துரத்திய இலங்கை அணி 22 ஓவர்களில் 73 ரன்களுக்கு ஆட்டமிழந்தது. பீல்டிங் செய்யும் போது ஏற்பட்ட காயம் காரணமாக அஷேன் பண்டாரவால் துடுப்பெடுத்தாட களத்தில் இறங்க முடியவில்லை. வாண்டர்சேக்கு பதிலாக அதிர்ச்சி மாற்று வீரரான டுனிட் வெல்லாலகே சேர்க்கப்பட்டார்.
முதல் இன்னிங்ஸ் – இந்திய அணி
விராட் கோலி – 166* (110)
சுப்மன் கில் – 116 (97)
பந்துவீச்சு
கசுன் ராஜித – 10-1-81-2
லஹிரு குமார் – 10-1-87-2
பதில் இன்னிங்ஸ் – இலங்கை அணி
நுவனிது பெர்னாண்டோ – 19 (27)
கசுன் ராஜித – 13* (19)
பந்துவீச்சு
முகமது சிராஜ் – 10-1-32-4
குல்தீப் யாதேவ் – 5-1-16-2
Football
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.
Football
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.
Football
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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