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Victory for St. Peter’s College in the 48th Josephian-Peterite One Day Cricket Match!!!
On the 48th, St. Peter’s College managed to win the Josephian-Peterite one-day Cricket match held at the SSC ground in Colombo on 6th August 2022.
St. Peter’s College batted first at the invitation of St. Joseph’s College who won the toss. At the end of the 50 overs, St. Peter’s College scored 245 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. Wanuja Sahan Kumara and Danal Hemananda managed to build a huge partnership of 174 runs for the seventh wicket for St. Peter’s College, who was in a very difficult situation with six wickets falling for 61 runs. Wanuja Sahan Kumara scored an unbeaten century and Danal Hemananda scored a half-century. In bowling, Muditha Lakshan took three wickets and Deshan Seneviratne took two wickets for St. Joseph’s College.
Entering the field to chase a huge victory of 246 runs, the first wicket of Joseph College was lost in the opening over but for the second wicket. Sadeesh Jayawardena and Shevon Daniel managed to build a partnership of 147 runs. Peter College’s leading bowlers Wanuja Sahan Kumara, Shenon Rodrigo and Niman Umesh managed to prevent the other batsmen from settling on the pitch after the fall of the second wicket.
Accordingly, at the end of the 50 overs, Joseph’s College was able to score only 219 runs with the loss of nine wickets. Shenon Rodrigo and Niman Umesh took three wickets each and Wanuja Sahan Kumara took two wickets.
Accordingly, St. Peter’s College managed to record a victory of 26 runs in the 48th Josephian-Peterite one-day big match.
St. Peters College 245/8 (50 Ov.)
Wanjula Sahan Kumara 102* (111)
Danal Hemananda 81 (106)
Muditha Lakshan 43/3 (10)
Deshan Seneviratne 45/2 (9)
St. Joseph’s College 219/9 (50 Ov.)
Shevon Daniel 91 (94)
Sadeesh Jayawardena 61 (112)
Shannon Rodrigo 32/3 (10)
Niman Umesh 34/3 (10)
Wanuja Sahan Kumara 50/2 (9)
48 වැනි Josephian-Peterite එක්දින මහා ක්රිකට් තරඟයේ ජය ශාන්ත පීතර විද්යාලයට
48 වන වතාවට අද (6) කොළඹ එස් එස් සී පිටියේ පැවැති Josephian-Peterite එක්දින මහා ටිකට් තරඟයේ ජය වාර්තා කිරීමට ශාන්ත පීතර විද්යාලය සමත්විය.
කාසිය වාසිය ජයග්රහණය කර ශාන්ත ජෝසප් විද්යාලයේ ආරාධනයෙන් ප්රථමයෙන් පන්දුවට පහර දුන් ශාන්ත පීතර විද්යාලය නියමිත පන්දුවාර 50 අවසානයේදී කඩුළු 8ක් දැවී ලකුණු 245ක් රැස් කිරීමට සමත්විය. පන්දුවාර 16ක් අවසානයේදි ලකුණු 61කට කඩුළු හයක් බිදවැටී ඉතාම අසීරු අවස්ථාවක සිටි ශාන්ත පීතර විද්යාලය කණ්ඩායමේ හත්වැනි කඩුල්ලට ලකුණු 174ක දැවැන්ත සබඳතාවක් ගොඩනැඟීමට Wanuja Sahan Kumara සහ Danal Hemananda සමත් විය. එහිදී Wanuja Sahan Kumara නොදැවී අගනා ශතකයක් රැස් කිරීමටද Danal Hemananda අර්ධ ශතකයක් වාර්තා කිරීමට ද සමත් විය. පන්දු යැවීමේදී ශාන්ත ජෝසප් විද්යාලය වෙනුවෙන් Muditha Lakshan කඩුළු තුනක් ද Deshan Seneviratne කඩුළු දෙකක් ද දවා ගැනීමට සමත් විය.
ලකුණු 246ක දැවැන්ත ජයග්රහි ඉලක්කයක් හඹා යාමට පිටියට පිවිසි ජෝසප් විද්යාලයේ ප්රථම කඩුල්ල ආරම්භක පන්දුවාරයේදී දැවී ගියද දෙවන කඩුල්ලට පිටියේ එක් වූ Sadeesh Jayawardena
සහ Shevon Daniel ලකුණු 147ක සබඳතාවක් ගොඩනැඟීම සමත්විය. දෙවන කඩුල්ල බිඳ වැටීමෙන් පසු අනෙකුත් පිතිකරුවන්ට පිටියේ ස්ථාවර විමට ඉඩ ලබා නොදීමට පීතර විද්යාලයේ Wanuja Sahan Kumara, Shenon Rodrigo සහ Niman Umesh ප්රමුඛ පන්දු යවන්නන් සමත් විය. ඒ අනුව ජෝසප් විද්යාලයට නියමිත පන්දුවාර 50 අවසානයේදී කඩුළු නමයක් දැවී රැස් කිරීමට හැකි වූයේ ලකුණු 219ක් පමණි. එහිදී Shenon Rodrigo සහ Niman Umesh කඩුළු තුන බැගින් ද Wanuja Sahan Kumara කඩුළු දෙකක් දවා ගැනීමට සමත් විය.
ඒ අනුව 48වන වරට පැවැති Josephian-Peterite එක්දින මහා ටිකට් තරඟයෙන් ලකුණු 26ක ජයක් වාර්තා කිරීමට ශාන්ත පීතර විද්යාලය සමත්විය.
St. Peters College 245/8 (50 Ov.)
Wanjula Sahan Kumara 102* (111)
Danal Hemananda 81 (106)
Muditha Lakshan 43/3 (10)
Deshan Seneviratne 45/2 (9)
St. Josephs College 219/9 (50 Ov.)
Shevon Daniel 91 (94)
Sadeesh Jayawardena 61 (112)
Shenon Rodrigo 32/3 (10)
Niman Umesh 34/3 (10)
Wanuja Sahan Kumara 50/2 (9)
48வது ஜோசபியன்-பீற்றரைட் ஒரு நாள் கிரிக்கெட் போட்டியில் புனித பேதுரு கல்லூரிக்கு வெற்றி!!!
48 ஆம் திகதி, 2022 ஆம் ஆண்டு ஆகஸ்ட் மாதம் 6 ஆம் திகதி கொழும்பு SSC மைதானத்தில் நடைபெற்ற ஜோசபியன்-பீற்றரைட் ஒரு நாள் துடுப்பாட்டப் போட்டியில் புனித பீற்றர் கல்லூரி வெற்றியீட்டியது.
நாணயச் சுழற்சியில் வெற்றி பெற்ற புனித ஜோசப் கல்லூரியின் அழைப்பின் பேரில் புனித பேதுரு கல்லூரி முதலில் துடுப்பெடுத்தாடியது. 50 ஓவர்கள் முடிவில் புனித பேதுரு கல்லூரி 8 விக்கெட் இழப்புக்கு 245 ரன்கள் எடுத்தது. 61 ஓட்டங்களுக்கு 6 விக்கெட்டுகள் வீழ்ந்து மிகவும் இக்கட்டான நிலையில் இருந்த புனித பேதுரு கல்லூரிக்கு ஏழாவது விக்கெட்டுக்காக வனுஜா சஹன் குமார மற்றும் டனல் ஹேமானந்த ஜோடி 174 ஓட்டங்களின் அபார இணைப்பாட்டத்தை உருவாக்கினர். வனுஜா சஹன் குமார ஆட்டமிழக்காத சதத்தையும், டனல் ஹேமானந்தா அரைசதத்தையும் பெற்றனர். பந்துவீச்சில் புனித ஜோசப் கல்லூரி சார்பாக முதித லக்ஷான் மூன்று விக்கெட்டுக்களையும், தேஷான் செனவிரத்ன இரண்டு விக்கெட்டுக்களையும் கைப்பற்றினர்.
246 ஓட்டங்கள் என்ற அபார வெற்றியை துரத்த களம் இறங்கிய ஜோசப் கல்லூரியின் முதல் விக்கெட்டை ஆரம்ப ஓவரிலேயே இழந்தாலும் இரண்டாவது விக்கெட்டை இழந்தது. சதீஷ் ஜெயவர்த்தனா மற்றும் ஷெவோன் டேனியல் ஜோடி 147 ரன்களின் பார்ட்னர்ஷிப்பை உருவாக்கியது. பீற்றர் கல்லூரியின் முன்னணி பந்துவீச்சாளர்களான வனுஜா சஹன் குமார, ஷெனொன் ரொட்ரிகோ மற்றும் நிமன் உமேஷ் ஆகியோர் இரண்டாவது விக்கெட்டு வீழ்ச்சிக்குப் பின்னர் மற்ற துடுப்பாட்ட வீரர்களை ஆடுகளத்தில் நிலைகொள்ள விடாமல் தடுத்தனர்.
அதன்படி 50 ஓவர்கள் முடிவில் ஜோசப் கல்லூரியால் 9 விக்கெட் இழப்புக்கு 219 ரன்கள் மட்டுமே எடுக்க முடிந்தது. பந்து வீச்சில் ஷெனான் ரொட்ரிகோ மற்றும் நிமன் உமேஷ் ஆகியோர் தலா 3 விக்கெட்டுகளையும், வனுஜா சஹான் குமார 2 விக்கெட்டுகளையும் கைப்பற்றினர்.
இதன்படி, 48ஆவது ஜோசபியன் – பீற்றரைட் ஒரு நாள் பெருநாள் போட்டியில் புனித பேதுரு கல்லூரி 26 ஓட்டங்களால் வெற்றியைப் பதிவு செய்ய முடிந்தது.
செயின்ட் பீட்டர்ஸ் கல்லூரி 245/8 (50 ஓ.)
வஞ்சுல சஹான் குமார 102* (111)
தனால் ஹேமானந்தா 81 (106)
முதித லக்ஷன் 43/3 (10)
தேஷான் செனவிரத்ன 45/2 (9)
செயின்ட் ஜோசப்ஸ் கல்லூரி 219/9 (50 ஓ.)
ஷெவோன் டேனியல் 91 (94)
சதீஷ் ஜெயவர்தன 61 (112)
ஷெனான் ரோட்ரிகோ 32/3 (10)
நிமான் உமேஷ் 34/3 (10)
வனுஜா சஹான் குமார 50/2 (9)
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
News
Lifebouy Ball Blaster 2025 – Group B Wide Open as Royal, Aligar & Kalutara Battle for Top Spot
The race for qualification in Group B of the Lifebuoy Ball Blaster 2025 Schools Football Tournament is heating up, with three top schools still in contention for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Royal College Leads the Pack
Royal College, Colombo currently sits on top of Group B after an impressive 5-0 victory, showcasing both dominance and attacking flair. With two crucial matches left, Royal remains the favorite to finish as group leaders — but the battle is far from over.
Aligar Central’s Mixed Fortunes
Aligar Central College, last year’s runners-up and inaugural Ball Blaster champions, have had a mixed campaign so far. After one win and one narrow loss — the latter coming from an unfortunate own goal — the team still remains firmly in the race for qualification.
Kalutara Muslim Still in the Hunt
Kalutara Muslim Central College, one of the most competitive sides in this year’s tournament, has only played one game so far — securing a 1-0 win. With two matches still to play, they remain a real threat to the current table leaders.
Maris Stella Struggling for Form
Maris Stella College, on the other hand, has had a tough run, losing both their opening fixtures and conceding nine goals in the process. They will now look to finish strong and disrupt the group standings in the remaining matches.
With the Group B stage still wide open, the coming matchdays promise thrilling encounters as Royal, Aligar, and Kalutara fight for the top two quarterfinal spots in the Lifebuoy Ball Blaster 2025.
Football
Zahira College Colombo Dominate Group A — Gampola Zahira and Darussalam Battle for Second Spot
The Group A stage of the Lifebuoy Ball Blaster 2025 Schools Football Championship is heating up, with Zahira College Colombo emerging as the clear frontrunner after an unbeaten run in their first two matches. With six points and an impressive 8–2 goal difference, Zahira are well on course to top the group and secure a direct berth to the quarterfinals.
Zahira’s attacking flair and tactical balance have made them one of the most complete teams in this year’s tournament. Their consistent performances have set the tone in Group A, making them strong contenders for the overall title.
Behind them, the battle for the second qualifying spot is intensifying between Darussalam College and Gampola Zahira College. Both teams currently sit on three points each, but Darussalam have played one match more, leaving Gampola Zahira with a crucial game in hand.
Kingswood College, despite showing moments of promise, have struggled to convert opportunities into results and remain winless after three outings.
With two group matches remaining, the race for quarterfinal qualification is expected to go down to the wire. Zahira Colombo, the current Group A leader, will likely face Vaddakkachchi Central College (D2) from Group D in the knockout stage, while the second-placed team will meet Hameed Al Husseinie College (D1) — setting up thrilling contests ahead.
| School | M | W | L | D | GS | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zahira College, Colombo | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 6 |
| Gampola Zahira College | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| Darussalam College | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Kingswood College | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 13 | -8 | 0 |



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