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Tim Southee who is going to destroy the plans of the Sri Lankan team
Days ahead of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand captain Southee hopes his team will spoil Sri Lanka’s plans to play the WTC final.
After enjoying a thrilling win over England at Basin Reserve last month, New Zealand captain Tim Southee is looking to end the two-Test series against Sri Lanka on home soil with a win. The result of the New Zealand-Sri Lanka series is also crucial for India as it is part of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and Sri Lanka still has a chance to qualify for the finals.
However, the Dimuth Karunaratne-led side must win both matches against the hosts to reach the decider scheduled to be held at the Oval in London from 7 to 11 June 2023.
On the other hand, Southee, who took over the captaincy in December 2022 after the resignation of Kane Williamson, will be looking to give his team the first tournament win under his leadership. Last month, after a humiliating loss to England in the first Test at the Bay Oval, the Black Caps managed an incredible 1-run win in the second Test. It saved the New Zealand team from losing the series. Accordingly, the tournament ended in a draw.
Sri Lanka’s chances of qualifying for the Test World Cup depend on this tournament. Winning both matches in this tournament is mandatory for the Sri Lankan team. But the Kiwis, led by Tim Southee, who are looking for victory in a Test series, have already prepared plans to destroy the plans of the Sri Lankan team.
ශ්‍රී ලංකා කණ්ඩායමේ සැලසුම් විනාශ කිරීමට සැරසෙන ටිම් සවුති
ශ්‍රී ලංකාව සමඟ පැවැත්වෙන තරග 2කින් සමන්විත ටෙස්ට් තරගාවලියට දින කිහිපයකට පෙර, නවසීලන්ත නායක සවුති තම කණ්ඩායම WTC අවසන් මහා තරගය ක්‍රීඩා කිරීමට ශ්‍රී ලංකාව සතු සැලසුම් නරක් කරනු ඇතැයි අපේක්ෂා කරයි.
පසුගිය මාසයේදී එංගලන්තයට එරෙහිව බේසින් රිසර්ව්හිදී ත්‍රාසජනක ජයග්‍රහණයක රස විඳීමෙන් පසු, නවසීලන්ත නායක ටිම් සවුති ශ්‍රී ලංකාවට එරෙහිව තම මව්බිමේදී පැවැත්වෙන තරග දෙකකින් යුත් ටෙස්ට් තරගාවලිය ජ්‍යග්‍රහණයකින් කෙළවර කිරීමට බලා සිටී. නවසීලන්ත – ශ්‍රී ලංකා තරගමාලාවේ ප්‍රතිඵලය ඉන්දියාවට ද තීරණාත්මක වන අතර එය දැනට පැවැත්වෙන ලෝක ටෙස්ට් ශූරතා (WTC) චක්‍රයේ කොටසක් වන අතර අවසන් මහා තරගයට සුදුසුකම් ලැබීමට ශ්‍රී ලංකාවට තවමත් අවස්ථාවක් තිබේ.
කෙසේ වෙතත්, 2023 ජුනි 7 සිට 11 දක්වා ලන්ඩනයේ ඕවල් ක්‍රීඩාංගණයේදී පැවැත්වීමට නියමිත තීරණාත්මක තරගයට පැමිණීමට දිමුත් කරුණාරත්න ප්‍රමුඛ කණ්ඩායම සත්කාරක කණ්ඩායමට එරෙහිව තරඟ දෙකම ජය ගත යුතුය.
අනෙක් අතට, කේන් විලියම්සන්ගේ ඉල්ලා අස්වීමෙන් පසු 2022 දෙසැම්බරයේ නායකත්වය ලබා ගත් සවුති, ඔහුගේ නායකත්වය යටතේ පළමු තරඟාවලි ජයග්‍රහණය තම කණ්ඩායමට ලබා දීමට අපේක්ෂා කරයි. පසුගිය මාසයේදී, බේ ඕවල්හිදී පැවැති පළමු ටෙස්ට් තරගයෙන් එංගලන්තය හමුවේ ලද නින්දිත පරාජයෙන් පසුව, බ්ලැක් කැප්ස් දෙවැනි ටෙස්ට් තරගයෙන් ලකුණු 1කින් ඇදහිය නොහැකි ජයග්‍රහණයක් ලබා ගැනීමට සමත් විය. එය නවසීලන්ත කණ්ඩායම තරගාවලි පරාජයෙන් ගලවා ගැනීමට සමත් විය. ඒ අනුව එම තරගාවලිය සම තත්වයෙන් නිමා විය.
ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ ටෙස්ට් ලෝක කුසලානයට පීවිසීමේ අවස්ථාව රැදී පවතින්නේ මෙම තරගාවලිය මතය. මෙම තරගාවලියේ තරග දෙකම ජය ගැනීම ශ්‍රී ලංකා කණ්ඩායමට අනිවාර්‍ය්‍ය වේ. නමුත් ටෙස්ට් තරගාවලියක ජය සොයන ටිම් සවුති ප්‍රමුඛ කිවියන් ශ්‍රී ලංකා කණ්ඩායමේ සැලසුම් විනාශ කිරීමට මේ වන විටත් සැලසුම් සකස් කර හමාරය.
இலங்கை அணியின் திட்டங்களை தகர்க்கப் போகும் டிம் சவுத்தி
இலங்கைக்கு எதிரான இரண்டு போட்டிகள் கொண்ட டெஸ்ட் தொடருக்கு சில நாட்களுக்கு முன்னதாக, நியூசிலாந்து கேப்டன் சவுதி, WTC இறுதிப் போட்டியில் விளையாடும் இலங்கையின் திட்டத்தை தனது அணி கெடுத்துவிடும் என்று நம்புகிறார்.
கடந்த மாதம் பேசின் ரிசர்வ் மைதானத்தில் இங்கிலாந்துக்கு எதிரான த்ரில் வெற்றியை அனுபவித்த நியூசிலாந்து கேப்டன் டிம் சவுதி, சொந்த மண்ணில் இலங்கைக்கு எதிரான இரண்டு டெஸ்ட் போட்டிகள் கொண்ட தொடரை வெற்றியுடன் முடிக்க முனைந்துள்ளார். நடப்பு உலக டெஸ்ட் சாம்பியன்ஷிப் (WTC) சுழற்சியின் ஒரு பகுதியாக இருப்பதால், நியூசிலாந்து-இலங்கை தொடரின் முடிவு இந்தியாவிற்கும் முக்கியமானது மற்றும் இறுதிப் போட்டிக்கு தகுதிபெற இலங்கைக்கு இன்னும் வாய்ப்பு உள்ளது.
எவ்வாறாயினும், திமுத் கருணாரத்ன தலைமையிலான அணி 2023 ஜூன் 7 முதல் 11 வரை லண்டனில் உள்ள ஓவல் மைதானத்தில் நடைபெறவிருக்கும் தீர்மானத்தை அடைய ஹோஸ்ட்களுக்கு எதிரான இரண்டு போட்டிகளிலும் வெற்றி பெற வேண்டும்.
மறுபுறம், கேன் வில்லியம்சன் ராஜினாமா செய்த பின்னர் 2022 டிசம்பரில் கேப்டன் பதவியை ஏற்றுக்கொண்ட சவுதி, தனது தலைமையின் கீழ் தனது அணிக்கு முதல் போட்டி வெற்றியை வழங்க விரும்புவார். கடந்த மாதம், பே ஓவலில் நடந்த முதல் டெஸ்டில் இங்கிலாந்திடம் அவமானகரமான தோல்விக்குப் பிறகு, பிளாக் கேப்ஸ் இரண்டாவது டெஸ்டில் நம்பமுடியாத 1 ரன் வித்தியாசத்தில் வெற்றி பெற்றது. இது நியூசிலாந்து அணியை தொடரை இழக்காமல் காப்பாற்றியது. அதன்படி, போட்டி டிராவில் முடிந்தது.
இலங்கை டெஸ்ட் உலகக் கோப்பைக்கு தகுதி பெறும் வாய்ப்பு இந்த போட்டியை பொறுத்தே உள்ளது. இந்த போட்டியில் இரண்டு போட்டிகளிலும் வெற்றி பெறுவது இலங்கை அணிக்கு கட்டாயம். ஆனால், டெஸ்ட் தொடரில் வெற்றியைத் தேடிக்கொண்டிருக்கும் டிம் சவுத்தி தலைமையிலான கிவீஸ் அணி, இலங்கை அணியின் திட்டங்களைத் தகர்க்க இப்போதே திட்டங்களைத் தயாரித்து விட்டது.
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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