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Plimmer’s maiden ODI hundred gives New Zealand series win
Georgia Plimmer’s maiden ODI hundred gave New Zealand a 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka as they beat the visitors by 98 runs in the third ODI in Nelson.
Batting first, New Zealand posted a formidable 280 for 6, for which the foundation was set by a 108-run stand between Plimmer and Suzie Bates at the top of the order. Bates fell for 53 but Plimmer carried on. After Emma McLeod fell cheaply, Plimmer added 60 for the third wicket with Brooke Halliday and 51 for the fourth wicket with Maddy Green.
Plimmer, whose best in 23 ODIs before Sunday was 41, brought up her century off 113 balls. She was eventually out for 112 in the 45th over.
While Plimmer was the anchor, Green’s 32 off 24 and Isabella Gaze’s 24 off 18 injected momentum into the innings, helping New Zealand ransack 89 in the last ten overs.
Jess Kerr then rocked Sri Lanka’s chase by dismissing their top three – Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama – for single digits. Imesha Dulani fell soon after, leaving Sri Lanka 57 for 4 in the 20th over.
Kavisha Dilhari and Nilaks scored 45 each to give the innings a semblance of stability. Wicketkeeper-batter Anushka Sanjeewani also contributed 23. But Sri Lanka lost their last five wickets for 32 runs to be all out for 182 off the last ball of the innings. Left-arm spinnerFran Jonas was the wrecker-in-chief at the back end, finishing with 3 for 40.
Brief scores:
New Zealand Women 280 for 6 in 50 overs (Georgia Plimmer 112, Suzie Bates 53, Brooke Halliday 36, Maddy Green 32, Isabella Gaze 24; Achini Kulasuriya 1-62, Chamari Athapaththu 39, Sugandika Kumari 3-70, Sachini Nisansala 1-31) beat Sri Lanka Women 182 in 50 overs (Kavisha Dilhari 45, Nilakshika Silva 45, Anushka Sanjeewani 23; Jess Kerr 3-22, Fran Jonas 3-40, Eden Carson 2-29, Brooke Halliday 1-39, Maddy Green 1-05) by 98 runs
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Greece has announced plans to ban access to social media for under-15s, becoming the latest European country to restrict children’s exposure to online platforms.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the move was aimed at tackling rising anxiety and sleep problems among young people, as well as what he described as the “addictive design” of social media.
The restriction will come into force from January of next year.
In December Australia became the first country in the world to require TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat and other top sites to remove accounts held by under-16s, or face heavy fines. France, Austria and Spain are among a growing number of nations pursuing similar curbs.
The UK government has launched a consultation on whether to implement a ban for under-16s, while Ireland and Denmark are considering similar measures.
Social media companies argue that blanket bans will be ineffective, difficult to enforce and could isolate vulnerable teenagers. Reddit is challenging Australia’s law in court.
In a video message posted on TikTok on Wednesday, Mitsotakis said: “Many young people tell me they feel exhausted from comparisons, from comments, from the pressure to always be online.”
(BBC)
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Sun directly overhead Chilaw, Bingiriya, Halmillawewa, Panduwasnuwara, Gokarella, Kawudupelella, Koppaveli and Kirankulam about 12:12 noon. today (09)
On the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka from the 05th to 15th of April this year.
The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today (09th) are Chilaw, Bingiriya, Halmillawewa, Panduwasnuwara, Gokarella, Kawudupelella, Koppaveli and Kirankulam about 12:12 noon.
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Heat Index at Caution Level in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and in Monaragala district
Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre
Issued at 4.30 p.m. on 08 April 2026, valid for 09 April 2026.
The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and in Monaragala district.
The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and this is the condition that is felt on your body. This is not the forecast of maximum temperature. It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model data.
Effect of the heat index on human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.
ACTION REQUIRED
Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
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Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.
Note:
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Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year
Showers will occur at a few places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Mannar districts after 2.00 p.m.
Sun directly overhead Chilaw, Bingiriya, Halmillawewa, Panduwasnuwara, Gokarella, Kawudupelella, Koppaveli and Kirankulam about 12:12 noon. today (09)
Heat Index at Caution Level in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and in Monaragala district
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