Sri Lanka ‘A’ clinched a remarkable victory over Ireland ‘A’ after a dominant all-round performance in the tri-series final.
After putting Ireland A to bat first, Sri Lankan bowlers didn’t disappoint the fans, restricting Ireland "A’ to just 200 runs. Tharindu Rathnayake starred with the ball, taking 4 for 33, while Milan Rathnayake grabbed 3 for 24.
The chase started from a shaky start, with Sri Lanka ‘A’ struggling at 43 for 5. However, Pavan Rathnayake and Milan Rathnayake staged a stunning comeback, putting together an unbeaten 160-run stand for the sixth wicket. Both scored 77 runs, with Pavan facing 76 balls and Milan 83.
Milan’s brilliant all-round performance earned him the Player of the Final award.
The funeral of arguably the Queen of the Sinhala cinema Malini Fonseka, will be held with state honours on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Independence Square.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
The NPP government has been at the wheel for almost 6 months now. The time to keep looking at the rear view mirror and living in the past is about over.
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