One game in the ongoing U19 Division I Schools Cricket tournament ended today with St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa beat their archrivals Prince of Wales College, Moratuwa in the 1st innings and qualified to the semi-finals. Archrivals St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa met Prince of Wales College, Moratuwa for the 2nd time this month just having played their big match just two ...
Sri Lanka’s wicketkeeper batsman Niroshan Dickwella filling up the spot that fell vacant after Kusal Janith Perera’s fell ill has become the talking point in cricket circles. Barring a couple of half-centuries in domestic cricket, the 30-year-old hasn’t done much to earn a comeback. The selectors argued that they were looking for some experience in a World Cup year and ...
Sri Lankan dashing left-hander Kusal Perera has been ruled out from Sri Lanka squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh due to an illness. The wicket-keeper batter Niroshan Dickwella has been added to the squad to replace Perera. Dickwella is scheduled to leave the island today (1st March) to take part in the series. The three-match T20I series between ...
The 17-year old Jaffna fast bowler Kugadas Mathulan has joined Chennai Super Kings as net bowler ahead of the Indian Premier League 2024. Mathulan who has a bowling action similar to Sri Lanka legendary fast bowler Lasith Malinga stole the limelight when a video went viral on Social Media of his bowling action during the recently concluded 117th Battle of the ...
Sri Lanka are in the box seat to claim a massive win over Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series played today (24th March) at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Vishwa Fernando who came to the middle as nightwatchman last evening didn’t stay long today as he was caught at slips for just 4 runs. >>Bowlers, Karunaratne help Sri ...
145th Battle of the Blues – Day 1145th Battle of the Blues – Day 1145th Battle of the Blues – Day 1The 145th Battle of the Blues between Royal College, Colombo and S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia continued for Day 2 today (8th March) at SSC Grounds, Colombo. Royal College began their first innings today with the wicket-keeper batter Isula Geeganage and Rehan Peiris opening ...
The 85th Annual Mount Lavinia Sea Swim concluded yesterday at the Mount Lavinia Hotel with St. Josephs and Lyceum International School gaining more honours. Chanudi Kumarapperuma from Lyceum International School, Nugegeoda won the open women’s category first place while Anjali Agalawatte of Zeefit Sports Club placed 2nd, and Sehara Anuhansi of Sri Devananda College- Ambalangoda finished 3rd The open men’s ...
Two games in the U19 Division I schools cricket tournament ended today, with Richmond College, Galle and Thurstan College, Colombo securing their spots in the semi-finals. Richmond College, Galle cruised through to the semi-finals by winning the 1st innings comprehensively against Nalanda College, Colombo at Kirimandala Mawatha. A superb bowling display from the Richmond College bowlers paved the way for ...
Sri Lanka registered a massive win over Bangladesh in the first Test to go 1-0 up in the two-match series played today (25th March) at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Chasing a mammoth target of 511 runs to win, Bangladesh resumed their second innings at 47/5 with overnight batters Taijul Islam and Mominul Haque at the crease. Sri Lanka managed to ...
In a thrilling match-up between Sri Lanka and Bhutan in the FIFA World Series, the Sri Lankan team showcased their dominance on the field, ultimately securing a well-deserved victory. The encounter, held in the Sri Lanka Edition of the tournament, saw an intense battle unfold as both teams vied for supremacy. The opening half of the game witnessed Sri Lanka ...
Dharmaraja College, Kandy registered an innings win over Kingswood College, Kandy in their 117th Battle of Maroons encounter played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. After been put into bat first, Dharmaraja College posted a solid first innings total – 325/2 before declaring their innings. Isuru Pannala and Onajith De Silva stroked fine centuries while Pulindu Perera notched up vital 92 ...
Three games in the quarterfinals phase of the U19 Division I schools cricket tournament ended today with Mahanama College, Colombo securing an outright victory in their tier ‘A’ quarterfinal match while Lumbini College, Colombo also achieved an outright win in their tier ‘B’ quarterfinal game, additionally the fourth and final quarterfinal in tier ‘B’ commenced at Kirimandala Mawatha for day ...
The first Test of the two-match series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh continued for Day 2 today (22nd March) at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka had another productive outing in the morning session on Day 2 as they managed to pick up 3 more wickets. The speedster Lahiru Kumara did all the damage with the ball snaring all three ...
Sri Lanka registered a convincing win over Bangladesh in the third and final T20I to clinch the three-match series, 2-1 at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss for the third consecutive time in the series and asked the visitors to bat on Sylhet surface. Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal ...
The ultimate game in the U19 Division I schools cricket tournament quarter final phase ended today with Isipathana College reserving their spot in the semifinals in the tier ‘B’. Batting first Isipathana College, Colombo Posted 156 thanks to Kevin Samuel’s valuable 53 runs. In reply St. Aloysius College, Galle fell 6 runs short of the Pathana 1st innings total. Isipathana ...