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Mahinda record third outright victory  

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by Reemus Fernando

Mahinda fought back after being bowled out for 89 runs in the first innings to record a 99 runs victory against St. Sebastian’s, Katuneriya in the Under 19 Division I Tier ‘B’ tournament match played at Mahinda College ground in Galle on Wednesday.

Arosha Udayanga and Kaveen Rukshan shared bowling honours in the second inning to restrict the visitors to 101 runs and enabled the home team to enjoy their third outright victory in the Tier ‘B’ tournament.

It was a huge turnaround after being bowled out for 89 runs in the first innings.

Match Results  

Mahinda fight back to win by 99 runs at Mahinda Ground

Scores:

Mahinda

89 all out in 38.5 overs (Pramesh Madhubhashana 27; Nimna Fernando 5/35, Tharuka Manaram 3/15) and 78 for 3 overnight 186 all out in 51 overs (Tharusha Dilshan 31, Chandupa de Silva 27, Arosha Udayanga 45, Deneth Kaushalya 32; Maheesha Sithum 6/26)

St. Sebastian’s,

Katuneriya 75 all out in 26.1 overs (Sadev Nethmina 4/36) and 101 all out in 38.2 overs (Hasith Kavinda 33; Arosha Udayanga 3/06, Kaveen Rukshan 5/30)

Richmond take first innings points against Trinity at BOI ground

Scores

Trinity

196 all out in 73.5 overs (Dimantha Mahavithana 50, Supun Waduge 39; Sihath Ramanayake 3/31, Malith de Silva 2/47, Yuri Koththigoda 2/19) and 39 for 2 in 23 overs

Richmond

40 for no loss overnight 311 for 8 decl. 96.2 overs (Chehan Subasinghe 57, Nikil Jayaweera 46, Thamindu Pradeeptha 82, Sheron Abhishek 32, Shehan de Zoysa 32n.o.; Malith Rathnayake 4/107)

Dulsath Nimviru bags 11 wickets but Dharmasoka win on first innings at Galle

Scores  

Dharmasoka

183 all out in 55.4 overs (Chanuka de Silva 49; Dulsath Nimviru 5/62) and 169 all out in 74.4 overs (Randul Samarahewa 28, Chanuka de Silva 25, Ishan Anuradha 24; Dulsath Nimviru 6/58)

St. Aloysius’

138 for 5 overnight 170 all out in 55.1 overs (Deneth Dewminda 56; Pathum Malitha 3/60, Ishan Anuradha 3/29, Jithira Sansika 2/21) and 22 for 1 in 4 overs

Petes settle for draw after being forced to follow on at Mount Lavinia

Scores:

S. Thomas’

300 for 8 decl. in 87.3 overs (Akash Fernando 65,  Mahith Perera 47, Sadev Soysa 24, Senadhi Bulankulame 28, Nathan Caldera 36, Darien Diego 27n.o., Ashen Perera 22n.o.; Shannon Rodrigo 3/70, Vishen Helambage 3/76)

St. Peter’s

26 for no loss overnight 177 all out in 59.1 overs (Oween Salgado 73, Rusanda Gamage 21; Abheeth Paranawidana 4/49, Akash Fernando 2/30) and 178 for 6 in 49 overs (Vishen Helabage 27, Rusanda Gamage 38, Shannon Rodrigo 42, Ishira Ayupala 32n.o.; Nathan caldera 2/26, Mahith Perera 2/27)



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Corbin Bosch served legal notice by PCB after late shift to IPL

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Corbin Bosch had initially signed up with the PSL before the IPL came calling [Cricinfo]

Corbin Bosch has been served legal notice by the PCB, alleging breach of contractual obligations, after the South Africa allrounder signed for Mumbai Indians for IPL 2025, thus pulling out of PSL 2025.

This season is the first in which the PSL will be played concurrently with the IPL: The IPL will run from March 22 to May 25, and the PSL from April 11 to May 18. Bosch had been picked by Peshawar Zalmi, in the diamond category, at the PSL draft that was held in January. But on March 8, it was announced by Mumbai Indians that he would be replacing the injured Lizaad Williams in their squad.

The PSL franchises have been keen to take some sort of action on Bosch, as they are worried it could set a precedent for players signing up with the PSL but then switching to the IPL. The idea of an outright ban on such players has also been floated in informal discussions.

A PCB statement said: “The legal notice was served through his agent, and the player has been asked to justify his actions of withdrawing from his professional and contractual commitments. The PCB management has also outlined the repercussions of his departure from the league and expects his response within the stipulated time frame. The PCB will not make any further comments on the matter.”

The statement did not specify what the time frame was for Bosch to respond.

The PCB had shifted the PSL window with a view to improve the quality and availability of overseas players whom the league would be able to sign. When the PSL was in the February-March window, it also had to compete with the SA20, ILT20 and the BPL for players. ESPN Cricinfo had reported last year when the window was changed that holding the PSL draft after the IPL auction had also been discussed, to have greater clarity about the availability of overseas players for the league. Leading into this season, the IPL auction was held in November 2024 and the PSL draft in January 2025.

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Kandy smash Havelocks 50-24 before clinching league rugby title

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An intense moment in the final game of the inter-club league rugby tournament between Kandy SC and Havelocks SC which the former won 50-24 at Nittawela on Sunday (Picture courtesy Yazir Zubair of www.thepapare.com)

By A Special Sports Correspondent

Kandy Sports Club crowned themselves as ‘Cup Championship’ winners in the inter-club league rugby tournament when they overcame their final hurdle by beating Havelocks Sports Club by 50 points to 24 at Nittawela last evening.

Kandy SC was anyway assured of the title this season before this final game of the season even began, given that they were unbeaten thus far in the league tournament. Kandy SC collected their points through seven tries, six conversions and a penalty while Havelocks Sports Club responded with a three converted tries and a penalty.

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Kandy SC faced some resistance from Havies after the turn around, but the side from Nittawela found the try line by breaking through a barrage of tackles from the men wearing the pink and chocolate jerseys.

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Kandy’s Ethen Schneider Loos smashed his way through for the side’s sixth try which was converted by Ratwatte. Kandy had the game in the bag despite Havies playing attacking rugby whenever they had possession. But the score line deference that Kandy maintained throughout the game made it hard for Havies to make a real comeback into the game.

The Nittwala side erupted in jubilation when Ekanayake punted ahead and sent crowd favourite Nigel Ratwatte for the seventh and final try. There was speculation throughout the game that this would be Nigel’s final game for the Kandy SC side. Surprisingly Tharinda missed the conversion.

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Sivarajan, Rasara win national cross country titles

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In the women’s category, Wijesuriya from Eastern Province clocked 38 minutes and 41 seconds finish ahead of Madhushani Herath and Chamini Herath.

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