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Sri Lanka cricket team departs for Pakistan tri-nation tournament

October 4, 2026

Sri Lanka Squad Named for Pakistan Tri-Nation Series

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Afghanistan Crowned Champions of the Hong Kong International Sixes 2026

Afghanistan delivered an outstanding all-round performance to defeat Australia in the final and lift the title of the Hong Kong International Sixes 2026. Batting first, Australia posted a challenging total of 115 runs in their six-over innings. In response, Afghanistan produced a remarkable batting display to chase down the target and secure a memorable victory. Imran Mir led the charge with a blistering unbeaten 53 off just 14 deliveries, while Farmanullah Safi contributed an unbeaten 27 off seven balls. Skipper Gulbadin Naib also played a crucial role, scoring 17 off just six deliveries to help Afghanistan complete the chase and seal a four-wicket victory. With this triumph, Afghanistan have been crowned champions of the Hong Kong International Sixes 2026!

TAAVI SAMARAWEERA WINS ANOTHER GOLD MEDAL IN SLOVAKIA! BACK-TO-BACK GOLD MEDALS IN EUROPE!

Sri Lankan young table tennis player Taavi Samaraweera has won another gold medal, following his triumph in Italy, by claiming the Under-11 Boys' Singles title at the WTT Youth Contender Slovakia 2026, held in Senec, Slovakia. Taavi delivered an outstanding performance throughout the tournament. In the quarter-finals, he defeated Ukraine's No. 1-ranked player 3–1, followed by a convincing 3–0 victory against No 1 player from Moldova in the semi-finals. In the final, he defeated Slovakia's No. 1-ranked player 3–1 to secure the gold medal. This marks Taavi's 7th Under-11 Boys' Singles Gold Medal at World Table Tennis Youth events. Another remarkable achievement is that Taavi has now reached the Finals 15 times in Under-11 Boys' Singles at World Table Tennis Youth events since last year. This is a testament to his exceptional talent, consistency and competitiveness at the international level. Taavi also performed impressively in the Under-13 category, reaching the Top 16, competing against older international opponents. In 2026, Taavi reached the World No 1 position in the Under-11 category. He has also maintained his position among the world's Top 4 players for nearly two years, demonstrating remarkable consistency and excellence at the highest international level. Taavi's latest achievement, proudly...

KAMINDU MENDIS APPROCHES THE RECORD BOOKS IN LAHORE!

Sri Lankan middle-order star Kamindu Mendis has etched his name into the record books with a magnificent performance at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium during the ODI Tri-Series Final against Pakistan. Record-Breaking Showcase Mendis produced a masterclass in anchoring the Sri Lankan innings, compiling a brilliant 131 runs to propel Sri Lanka to a commanding 325/8. In doing so, he shattered multiple individual milestones: Highest Individual Score in Lahore ODI Finals: Mendis surpassed Sri Lankan legend Aravinda de Silva's iconic 107* against Australia in 1996. Highest Individual Score vs Pakistan in Multi-Team ODI Finals: He notched the second-highest score ever recorded against Pakistan in a tournament final, behind only Brian Lara's 153 in 1993. Elite Sri Lankan Company: His 131 now stands among the top individual ODI final knocks in Sri Lankan cricket history alongside Sanath Jayasuriya (189) and Marvan Atapattu (132*).

Pakistan wins by 3 wickets to take the Tri-Series title

In the final of the triangular ODI cricket tournament against Pakistan, the Sri Lankan team—batting first—scored 325 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 50 overs.Playing an outstanding innings, Kamindu Mendis scored his maiden century in international ODI cricket.The third-wicket partnership between Pavan Rathnayake and Kamindu Mendis yielded 146 runs.Kamindu scored 131 runs, featuring 2 sixes and 12 fours.Pavan Rathnayake recorded his second half-century in international cricket.He scored 77 runs off 65 balls.Shaheen Shah Afridi, Salman Agha, and Naseem Shah each claimed 2 wickets. Pakistan's chase got off to a rocky start after losing early wickets to Dilshan Madushanka. However, opening batter Fakhar Zaman turned the game around with a blistering 127 off 99 balls, bringing up his century to keep Pakistan firmly in the hunt.Sri Lanka fought back into the game after dismissing Fakhar, picking up quick wickets through their pace attack. With the match hanging in the balance in the closing overs, all-rounder Arafat Minhas delivered a clutch, quickfire knock under pressure to seal the 3-wicket win for the hosts.

SRI LANKA WOMEN’S KABADDI TEAM SECURES BRONZE MEDAL AT INAUGURAL COMMONWEALTH KABADDI CHAMPIONSHIP 2026

The Sri Lanka Women’s Kabaddi Team reached a historic milestone by securing the bronze medal at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026. Held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, the tournament gathered top national teams across the Commonwealth, highlighting the rapid international growth of the sport. Sri Lanka displayed strong form throughout the group stage in Group B. They opened their campaign with a dominant 53–10 victory over Scotland, followed by impressive wins against England (65–16) and a hard-fought performance against Bangladesh (31–20). Despite a narrow 20–23 loss to Kenya, Sri Lanka's consistent performances earned them a well-deserved spot in the knockout semi-finals. Semi-Final Clash & Bronze Finish In the semi-finals on October 30, Sri Lanka faced tournament hosts and favorites, India. Despite showing tremendous grit, tactical discipline, and sharp defensive tackles, the Sri Lankan side ultimately succumbed to a 14–39 defeat against the formidable Indian team. By reaching the semi-final stage of the ten-team women's competition, Sri Lanka officially clinched the Commonwealth bronze medal alongside Kenya.

Kamindu Mendis Scores Maiden Century

Kamindu Mendis achieved his maiden century in One Day International (ODI) cricket during today’s (31) match against Pakistan.He scored 103 runs off 107 balls, an innings that included 10 fours and one six.Invited to bat first by Pakistan—who won the toss—Sri Lanka has reached 194 runs for the loss of 2 wickets after 35 overs.The match is taking place in Lahore, Pakistan.