Hatton National Bank (B) crowned champions of MCA ‘F’ Division Cricket Tournament 2024 as they beat Dialog Axiata by 7 wickets in the final worked off today (20th April) at MCA Grounds, Colombo. After been put into bat first, Team Dialog posted 142 runs for 9 wickets in the allotted 25 overs. The wicket-keeper batter Sithum Silva was the standout ...
Mahanama College registered a massive 133-run win over D.S. Senanayake College to clinch the 18th Annual Limited Overs Encounter between the sides played today (21st April) at SSC Grounds, Colombo. Having won the toss, D.S. Senanayake College skipper Gaviru Senhas invited the opposition to take the first lease of the wicket. Mahanama College got off to a solid start as they raced ...
The national selectors have announced a 15-member Sri Lanka Development squad for the three-match T20 series against Uganda. The 23-year old Nipun Dhananjaya has been assigned the captaincy duties. Dinura Kalupahana, Malsha Tharupathi and Garuka Sanketh who represented Sri Lanka in the recently concluded ICC Men’s U19 World Cup, have also made the cut. The three-match T20 series between the ...
Sri Lanka national selectors have picked a 25-member preliminary squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Daily FT reported. The hard-hitting middle order batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who last appeared in a T20I for Sri Lanka 15 months ago, has been recalled to the squad. The wicket-keeper batter Niroshan Dickwella, who played his last T20I for Sri Lanka in ...
The 3rd Battle of Pearls Limited Overs Encounter between Dhammissara National School, Nattandiya and Ananda National School, Chilaw will be played on the 27th April at Sir Albert Peiris Grounds, Wennappuwa. The first encounter between the two sides was played in 2018 which was won by Dhammissara National School and the second encounter played in 2019 ended in a draw. ...
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The 18-year old Garuka Sanketh has joined Delhi Capitals as a net bowler for Indian Premier League 2024. Sanketh represented Sri Lanka in the recently concluded ICC U19 World Cup 2024 held in South Africa and caught the attention of the cricket fraternity for his slingy bowling action. Sanketh, a product of Lyceum International School was a regular feature in ...
In a showdown that electrified the court, St. Joseph’s College Colombo 10 (SJC) triumphed over St. Peter’s College Bambalapitiya (SPC) in the final match of the U20 ‘A’ Division Basketball Tournament. This epic battle, dubbed the “Battle of Saints,” showcased the determination and skill of both teams in a nail-biting clash for the championship title. Right from the first quarter, ...
The Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA) yet again organized the Schools U19 Elite Rugby 7s for the year 2024, which kicked off today (20th April) at the Royal Sports Complex. Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, proudly provided the corporate sponsorship for this tournament in order to empower the young Rugby talent in Sri Lanka. Day 01 was ...
National selectors have announced a 13-member Sri Lanka ‘A’ squad for the first two unofficial ODIs against Afghanistan ‘A’. The 27-year old off-spinning all-rounder Sahan Arachchige will lead the Sri Lankan contingent. Arachchige along with Lahiru Udara, Minod Bhanuka, Nishan Madushka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Pavan Ratnayake and Ahan Wickramasinghe will make up the batting lineup. The wrist-spinner Dushan Hemantha and left-arm ...
Sri Lanka registered a convincing win over Thailand in the first game of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 played today (25th April) at the Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi. After winning the toss, Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu opted to bat first but didn’t have the greatest of starts as both the opening batters Athapaththu and Vishmi Gunaratne ...
St. Joseph’s College Wennappuwa faced off against St. Anthony’s College Wattala in the inaugural Battle of the Golden Blues on day one today (26th April) at the P. Saravanamuttu International Cricket Stadium. In the scorching conditions of Colombo, St. Joseph Vaz College skipper Vishwa Rajapaksha won the toss and opted to bowl first. The Vazian opening bowlers led by Tharindu ...
Sri Lanka’s star batter Chamari Athapaththu edged Natalie Sciver-Brunt to become the top-ranked batter in the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings. Powering Sri Lanka to the highest successful run-chase in women’s ODIs has seen Chamari Athapaththu go to the top of the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings in the latest update. Athapaththu’s stellar knock in the third and final ODI ...
Assetline Insurance Brokers (Private) Limited, a subsidiary of David Pieris Group of Companies has come forward to sponsor the first ever Mercantile Cricket Association (MCA) T10 Cricket Tournament 2024, on 27th and 28th April & continued on 04th & 05th May. The following 16 MCA teams will participate in this historic event. Recovery Room, Powerhand Plantations, Peoples Leasing Co., Ansell ...
In a thrilling showdown that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Holy Family Convent Bambalapitiya (HFC) once again emerged victorious in the U20 ‘A’ Division Girls Basketball Tournament. Facing off against a formidable opponent, Good Shepherd Convent (GSC), the final match was a testament to the talent and determination of both teams. From the first quarter, it was ...
The tenth week’s matches of National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2023/24 commenced today (23rd April) at Dambulla and Pallekele. Former Sri Lanka Test skipper Dimuth Karunaratne stroked a fine half-century as Team Colombo made 296 runs on the board for their first innings against Team Galle at Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. Asanka Manoj, Dhananjaya Lakshan and Ramesh Mendis impressed ...
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) is excited to announce a significant development for the upcoming season. The Dambulla franchise is now under the new ownership of Imperial Sports Group, led by Bangladeshi entrepreneurs Tamim Rahman and Golam Rakib. These dynamic business leaders, who also boast extensive experience in the UK market, are poised to inject a fresh perspective into the ...
Mark your calendars for what promises to be the most epic Sunday of the year – April 28, 2024! The anticipation is building among the Old Royalists and Old Thomians in the U.A.E, as they await the 19th Royal-Thomian Cricket and Rugby Encounter with bated breath. This year, we’re also gearing up for the 4th edition of the T20 match, ...
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Team Galle registered a 10-wicket win over Team Colombo in the 19th match of National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2023/24 worked off today (26th April) at Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. The Day 4 began with Team Galle on 9/0, chasing an easy target of 154 runs to win. They managed to chase down the target quite convincingly without losing any ...
