Sri Lanka suffers a 223-run defeat against England in the final match
England secured a massive 223-run victory in the third ODI match against Sri Lanka, held at the Kennington Oval in London.Batting first after winning the toss, England posted a formidable total of 355 for 7 in their allotted 50 overs.Tom Banton scored a magnificent century for England, amassing 126 runs off 105 balls, an innings that included 16 fours and 5 sixes.Captain Harry Brook (77 off 66 balls) and Jordan Cox (76 off 52 balls) further bolstered the innings.In the bowling department for Sri Lanka, Asitha Fernando claimed 3 wickets for 64 runs, while Sachitha Colombage took 2 wickets for 71 runs. Subsequently, the Sri Lankan team's top-order batsmen—including the openers—failed in their pursuit of a daunting target of 356 runs, and the innings was restricted to 132 runs in 29.1 overs.Captain Kusal Mendis emerged as the team's top scorer, amassing 35 runs off 26 balls.Additionally, Pawan Rathnayake scored 18 runs, Janith Liyanage 19, and Eshan Malinga 14.Facing the English bowling attack, Liam Dawson (3 for 26) and Gus Atkinson (2 for 28) dismantled the Sri Lankan innings.Consequently, the Sri Lankan team suffered a disappointing end to both the three-match ODI series and the T20 series.
Ayomal Akalanka qualifies for the men’s 400m hurdles final at the 2026 Asian Games
Sri Lanka's Ayomal Akalanka has qualified for the final of the men's 400m hurdles event at the 2026 Asian Games.He secured his spot by finishing third in the first race of the preliminary round.He completed the race in 49.78 seconds.The final of the men's 400m hurdles event is scheduled to take place tomorrow.The games are being held across several cities in Japan, including Aichi and Nagoya.
Upamalika Ravihari Secures 7th Place in Asian Games Weightlifting with a New National Record
Competing in the Women's 49kg 'Final A' event at the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026), Sri Lanka's Upamalika Ravihari secured 7th place overall while setting a new national record.During the competition, she lifted 70kg in the Snatch event and established the new national record by lifting 91kg in the Clean & Jerk event, bringing her total lifted weight to 161kg.Achieving such a feat and setting a national record amidst the high-level competition of the Asian Games 'Final A' stage clearly demonstrates the athlete's technical dedication and mental focus. In particular, the success achieved in the Clean & Jerk event will provide a solid foundation for her future endeavors in the international sporting arena.
South African cricketers turn pink to fight breast cancer.
South Africa Men are wearing special pink kits at the DP World Wanderers Stadium for their iconic Pink Day ODI against Australia, replacing their player names with those of breast cancer fighters and survivors. Players have replaced their own surnames on their jerseys with the names of brave fighters and survivors, such as David Miller wearing his mother Jenny's name, Tristan Stubbs honoring male survivor Simon, and Aiden Markram playing for Zeldine. purpose of this color change was Raising critical awareness, celebrating the unbreakable spirit of affected families, and driving donations for local cancer screening and treatment
Ruwanwella Rajasinghe Central College Clinches 2026 All-Island School Girls’ Beach Volleyball Title!
Ruwanwella Rajasinghe Central College has secured the championship in the Under-20 Girls' Beach Volleyball tournament at the 2026 All-Island School Games. Demonstrating exceptional skill throughout the tournament, the Rajasinghe College players achieved this prestigious victory, bringing great honor to their school.In a fiercely contested final, Rajasinghe Central College defeated Hungama Vijayaba College with a score of 3 sets to 1. A standout feature of their performance was their ability to manage the pressure and secure the win within four sets, despite facing a formidable challenge from Hungama Vijayaba College. Adding further significance to this victory, Pabalusha Sathsarani of Ruwanwella Rajasinghe Central College was named the Most Outstanding Beach Volleyball Player in the girls' category of the tournament.
Madushi Amarasinghe Wins Silver Medal Amidst Fierce Competition on the Asian Bodybuilding Stage
Madushi Amarasinghe has brought great pride to Sri Lanka at the 58th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships currently taking place in Bangkok, Thailand.Competing in the 'Women’s Sports Physique (Over 165 cm)' category, she displayed exceptional talent and secured the silver medal. Achieving such a victory while representing Sri Lanka in the highly competitive arena of Asian bodybuilding and physique sports is a remarkable feat.This medal, won by challenging numerous international-level athletes, clearly reflects Madushi’s dedication, rigorous training, and unwavering perseverance. Achieving international success in such areas will undoubtedly provide a significant boost to the progress of bodybuilding and physique sports in Sri Lanka, while also serving as a great example for future female athletes.Send feedback
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