Australia wins sixth Women’s T20 World Cup

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2 years ago

February 27, 2023

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Australia won its sixth Women’s T20 World Cup title after defeating South Africa by 19 runs at Newlands, in South Africa on Sunday.

Australia, who previously won the title by defeating England and India in 2018 and 2020 respectively, have won the World Cup consecutively in 2010, 2012 and 2014.

The hosts fell short of the 157-run target despite a stellar batting performance from opener Laura Wolvaardt, who scored 61 (48) during the chase.

The Australian players won the toss and elected to bat first, scoring 156 runs for 6 wickets.

The South African players who chased the goal could only score 137 runs after losing 7 wickets at the end of their 20 overs.

Beth Mooney was named Player of the Final Match and Ashley Gardner won Player of the Series title.

Australia – 156/6 (20 overs)
Beth Mooney (not out) 74, Ashley Gardner 29, Shabnim Ismail 26/2, Marizanne Kapp 35/2

South Africa – 137/6 (20 overs)
Laura Wolvaardt 61, Chloe Tryon 25

8,742 Vesak Dansals registered islandwide

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5 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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The Public Health Inspectors (PHI)’s Union states that a total of 8,742 Dansals have been registered islandwide, in line with Vesak celebrations this year.

According to the PHI’s Union chairman – Upul Rohana, the highest number of ‘Dansal’ is registered in the Western Province, particularly in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) area.

The union has also urged organiser to reduce the use of polythene and plastic during food distribution efforts.

Financial assistance from President’s Fund for Gerandi Ella bus accident victims

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6 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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A sum of Rs. 1 million from the President’s Fund will be granted for each individual who lost their life in the Kotmale bus accident, the President’s Media Division states.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has directed that a sum of Rs. 1 million be granted from the President’s Fund to each individual who lost their life in the tragic bus accident that occurred early this morning (11) in the Garadiella area, Kotmale.

Accordingly, arrangements have been made to promptly disburse these funds to the next of kin of the deceased through the President’s Fund.

In addition to this assistance, compensation will also be provided to the affected families through the Sri Lanka Transport Board and relevant insurance schemes.

Meanwhile, authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident, which has claimed 22 lives so far.

(Pic : Accident1st)

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Maxwell gets 5-yr. ban

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6 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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Former Secretary of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) Maxwell de Silva was handed a five-year ban, sources revealed.

Earlier, De Silva was suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Ministry of Sports due to various irregularities committed by him over several years.

Accordingly, the NOCSL Executive Committee decided to hand down a five-year ban on De Silva, considering the recommendations made by the NOCSL Ethics Committee, NOCSL President Suresh Subramaniam told the Daily Mirror.

Subramaniam further stated that the penalty on De Silva has already been communicated in writing to the IOC.

Accordingly, the former secretary, who has been banned for five years, is now completely prohibited from representing the NOCSL at any foreign event or international conference.

(dailymirror.lk)

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