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Rachin Ravindra’s patient half century led Chennai Super Kings to a four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Chennai.

Half tons by Oween Salgado, Enosh Peterson, Jason Fernando and Dilana Damsara for St. Peter’s against St. Benedict’s were the highlights of the first day’s play in the Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Kotahena.

Sri Devananda MV, Ambalangoda scored a close first innings win over Vidyaloka MV, Galle in the Under-19 inter-school cricket encounter at the Army ground in Karandeniya yesterday.

The Sri Lanka Men’s and Women’s Relay teams secured fifth place at the IAAF 20th Indoor World Championship 2025, which is now in progress in Nanjing, China.

New Zealand’s ruthless pace attack carved up Pakistan to deliver a crushing 115-run win in the fourth Twenty20 yesterday and clinch the five-match series.

Aashinsa Herath and Ranithma Thinudi were crowned champions of the SPBA All-Island Open Badminton Championships 2025, concluded at the District Sports Complex in Dadella, Galle.

Galle crushed Dambulla by 145 runs in the four-day National Super League cricket tournament encounter concluded at the Galle Stadium yesterday to record their first outright win.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka reached the last 16 at the Miami Open when Elena-Gabriela Ruse retired injured on Saturday, while men’s top seed Alexander Zverev beat Jacob Fearnley 6-2 6-4 to reach the third round.

The annual cricket encounter between the British School in Colombo (BSC) and Colombo International School (CIS) will be played at the Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation Grounds in Colombo today, commencing at 9.45 a.m.

Gateway College has once again demonstrated exceptional talent in scrabble, securing remarkable victories at several highly competitive tournaments.

Dilshan Gnanapragasam from Resplendent Ceylon was re-elected for his second term as the President of the Travel Trade Sports Club (TTSC) at the 49th Annual General Meeting held at the Ramada, Colombo.

The 2025 Indian Premier League - the world’s biggest T20 franchise tournament - starts today. The 18th edition of the competition features 10 teams battling for the title, currently held by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Dharmaraja College were in a strong position in their Under-19 Inter-School cricket encounter against St. Anthony’s College after day two at the Lake View Grounds in Kandy yesterday.

The Robert Rock Junior Masters, founded a decade ago, will host both the Boys’ and Girls’ elite in the region at the Robert Rock Junior Golf Tournament which will take place from April 1 to 3 at the Al Hamra Golf Club in RAS Al Khaimah, UAE.

A fine half century by Shehan de Zoysa helped Richmond College to recover and end their innings with a respectable 185 against St. Thomas’ College, Matara on day one of their Under-19 Inter-School cricket encounter

Kandy’s bowling trio of Shiran Fernando, Sahan Nanayakkara and Chamindu Wickramasinghe shared nine wickets between them to put their side on top against Colombo on day two of the Four-Day National Super League Cricket

The ITF Junior Circuit J30 Week 2 Tennis Tournament semi-finals were concluded at the SLTA Courts in Greenpath, Colombo yesterday.

Trinity College were in a strong position in their Under-19 Inter-Schools cricket encounter against St. Benedict’s College, which commenced at the Asgiriya Stadium in Kandy yesterday.

Sri Lankan sprint athlete Chamod Yodasingha missed out the chance of competing in the final of the Men’s 60m event at the 20th IAAF World Indoor Championship in Nanjing, China yesterday.

Kirsty Coventry hopes her election as the first female and African President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) - beating six male candidates including Britain’s Lord Coe - sends a ‘powerful signal.’

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has selected Geethika de Silva and Yasiru Rodrigo to undergo specialised training at the prestigious MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai, India.

Sri Lanka’s National Rugby Team is set to face Malaysia on April 19 at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo and the game is likely to be played under lights.

Former Royal College Boxing Captain Ikraam Ousman passed away suddenly in Dubai, UAE on March 20. He was 61 years old at the time of his death.

Sri Lanka’s pioneering and leading chicken processor Bairaha Farms PLC has joined hands with the Zahira College Rugby Team as its official Nourishment Partner for the 2025 season.

The Clifford Cup Knock-out Rugby Tournament will kick off on March 26 at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium when Kandy SC plays debutants Sri Lions in the first quarter-final of the 2025 edition. Gates will be free for Kandy SC home matches on March 26 and

The FIFA international friendly football fixture between Sri Lanka and Laos will be played today at the Laos Main Stadium.

Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) Captain’s Cup 2024 will be held from March 21 to 23 at their Club course in Borella.

A 12-member Sri Lanka athletic team left for China yesterday to participate in the IAAF 20th World Indoor Athletics Championship 2025.

St. Anthony’s, Katugastota scored a first innings win over D.S. Senanayake College in their Inter-School Under-19 cricket encounter at Katugastota.