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South Africa clinches Wills Trophy in commanding finish
DHAKA, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Jacques Kallis took five wickets as West Indies lost their last seven wickets for 65 runs in the Wills International Cup final against South Africa on Sunday.
West Indies failed to make the most of a maiden one-day international century by opener Philo Wallace and were bowled out for 245 in 49.3 overs.
Kallis ripped through the middle order and tail. In a spell of 7.3 overs he removed Carl Hooper (49) and Phil Simmons (8), both caught by Jonty Rhodes, and tailenders Ridley Jacobs (14), Rawl Lewis (0) and Reon King (7), all leg before.
West Indies took 25 overs to reach 100, spinners Pat Symcox and Nicky Boje keeping the batsmen in check. Symcox conceded just 29 runs from his 10 overs.
But once Wallace reached his half century off 72 balls he ripped into the bowling, adding his second 50 in just 26 balls and bringing up his century with two consecutive fours off paceman Steve Elworthy.
His innings of 103 off 102 balls included five huge sixes and 11 fours. He was eventually stumped off Hansie Cronje’s gentle medium pace.
Carl Hooper’s 49 was the only other significant contribution to the West Indies total.
SCORE BOARD
West Indies
P.Wallace st Boucher b Cronje 103
C.Lambert c Symcox b Elworthy 7
S.Chanderpaul lbw b Boje 27
B.Lara b Crookes 11
C.Hooper c Rhodes b Kallis 49
K.Arthurton lbw b Kallis 8
P.Simmons c Rhodes b Kallis 8
R.Jacobs c Rhodes b Cronje 14
R.Lewis lbw b Kallis 0
R.King lbw b Kallis 7
M.Dillon not out 0
Extras (lb-4 w-7) 11
Total (all out, 49.3 overs) 245Fall of wickets: 1-18 2-94 3-125 4-180 5-193 6-213 7-232 8-232 9-243
Bowling: Symcox 10-0-29-0, Elworthy 7-0-48-1 (w-1), Boje 10-1-44-1 (w-2), Rindel 2-0-13-0, Crookes 3-0-33-1 (w-2), Cronje 10-0-44-2 (w-1), Kallis 7.3-0-30-5 (w-1)South Africa
M.Rindel run out (Arthurton) 49
D.Cullinan run out (Arthurton) 21
M.Boucher st Jacobs b Hooper 4
J.Kallis c & b Simmons 37
H.Cronje not out 61
J.Rhodes c Jacobs b Simmons 3
D.Benkenstein c Hooper b Dillon 27
D.Crookes not out 24
Extras (b-3 lb-3 w-13 nb-3) 22Total (for six wickets, 47 overs) 248
Fall of wickets: 1-54 2-60 3-118 4-134 5-137 6-211
Did not bat: P.Symcox, N.Boje, S.ElworthyBowling: Dillon 10-0-53-1 (w-4), King 10-0-42-0 (w-2), Hooper 10-1-45-1 (w-2), Simmons 8-0-45-2 (w-5 nb-1), Lewis 9-0-57-0 (nb-2).
Result: South Africa won by four wickets. - REUTERS
Susanthika equals Asian Games mark in nationals
by Shirajiv SirimaneSusanthika Jayasinghe became the central figure of the 76th National Athletic Championships when she established a new Sri Lanka record in the short sprint at the Sugathadasa Stadium last night.
Running after a forced nine month isolation from the track, Susanthika clocked 11.27 seconds and equalled the Asian Games mark, in the process.
Sporting a new hair Afro hair style, resembling that of Jamaican sprinter Ottey she clearly proved that it was a one horse race all the way as she finished with a clear 5 metre lead.
She said that this record was not an unexpected one but premeditated. ‘I was also aiming for the 200 metres record which I missed by a few seconds. But I expected Damayanthi Dharsha to run but she failed to turn up. I always wanted competition and her absence put me off", she said.
Asked why she was spending time, money and energy for hair styling, she said they were all free of charge. "Only I had to spend nearly five and half hours for it," she added.
Meanwhile Damayanthi Dharsha, for the second time improved on her own national mark in the 400 m sprint by running home in 52.35 seconds.
The third record of the second day of the nationals was stamped in the Womens Tripple Jump event by Thusari Ariyaratne who cleared 12.53 m.
Much more competition was expected at the national championships and it seemed that the national records had dried up.
Meanwhile Trackmaster Sports Club once again retained its supremacy by taking the overall championships with 39 points while newly formed Lanka Lions (35) Kegalle AAA (28) followed closely.
The National Championship was sponsored by CEAT Tyres Ltd.CChallenge trophies
Wiliam Bartleet Cup will be awarded to the athlete whose performance in any individual event is considered the best in Men’s events Harijan Ratnayake.
Governor General’s Cup (Presidents) for best among the Track (Long distance) 1500 to 10000 meters events at the meet. Lalith Gallapathi (Sri -Lak AC) 1500 m (3:47.9)
The Duncan White Challenge Cup best in the Men’s Track (and Hurdles) events at the meet Harijan Ratnayake (SL Army) 400 in hurdles 50.61 (NSLR)
C. C. Dissanayake Challenge Cup for the best is throwing events at the meet. P. K. Aluvihare (SL Navy) Javelin Throw 65.70 m.
The N. M. Vasagam Challenge Cup for the best in the jumping events at the meet. Nalin Siriwardena Triple Jump 15.50 m.
The Leigh Smith Memorial Cup will be awarded to the best athlete Sugath Tilakaratne Asian championship meet 400 m Gold Medal
The C. T. Carl Van Geyzel Trophy (Fakuoka Japan) to the best High Jumper (Men) S. U. J. Rajapakshe (Kurunegala) and C. J. Amarasinghe (Gampaha).
The A. L. M. Khan Memorial Cup to the best performance in 5000m. and 10000 m. Samon Weerawardane (SC Army) (10000 m 30:35.04)
Javelin Throw (Women)
G. Ranasinghe (SL Air Force 41.72), A. M. Priyangika Silva (Unattached 38.60), Ridma Fernando (St. Sebastian, Kandana 38.22).4X100 M. (Women)
Track Master 47.28, Sri Lanka Army 48.44, Sri Lanka Ari Froce 50.76.4X100 M. (Men)
Sri Lanka Army 41.28, Sri Lanka Air Force 43.63, SL Veteronce Asst. 49.27.100 M (Men)
G. C. De Zoysa (Sri Lanka Army 10.43), W. V. S. Ravindra Kumar (Sri Lanka Army 10.66), Mahesh Perera (Track Master 10.87)400 M (Men)
Rohan Pradeep Kumara (Track Master 46.85), V. Ratnakumara (Puttlam DA 47.19), S. Suminda Mendis (SL Army 47.43).High Jump (Men)
S. U. J. Rajapakse (Unattached 2.00), K. Chandanayake (SL Army 1.95), Chandana Amarasekara (Unattached 1.95).110 M Hurdles (Men)
Mahesh Perera (Track Master 14.23), Keneath Perera (SL Army 14.52), J. M. A. K. Jayasundara (SL Army 14.79).100 M (Women)
Susanthika Jayasinghe (Kegalle District 11.27*), Pradeepa Herath (Track Master 12.23), Anoma Suriarachchi (Track Master 12.39).* New Sri Lanka Record
400 M (Women)
Damayanthi Dharsha (Track Master SC (52.35*) S. Nimmi De Zoysa (Sri Lak 54.16), Swarnamali Edirisinghe (Matara DAA 55.59).* New Sri Lanka Record
Discus Throw (Men)
K. G. Upendra (Track Master 42.67), J. A. R. Jayakody (SL Army 37.05), D. M. S. K. Dissanayake (SL Army 36.77).High Jump (Women)
R. L. Karunanayake (Matara DAA 1.63), G. Imalka Ranaweera (Unattached 1.60), D. D. Rajapaksha (SL Navy 1.55).Long Jump (Women)
Pradeepa Herath (Track Master SC 5.78), Nayanthi Kumari Chandrasena (Track Master SC 5.76), Anoma Suriyaarachchi (Track Master SC 5.68).Triple Jump (Women)
R. Thusara Ariyaratna (SL Army 12.53*), N. A. T. Nishanka (Unattached (L/L 11.97), N. Wijesundara (Track Master 11.76).* New Sri Lanka Record
Shot Putt (Women)
L. R. Siribaddana (Track Master SC 12.67), M. A. S. N. Manchanayake (Kegalle DAA 12.39), N. N. Bashini Perera (SL Army 10.37)1500 M (Men)
Lalith Galappathi (Sri Lak AC 3:47.9), R. M. R. Ramanayake (SL Army 3:50.6), R. M. L. B. Ratnayake (SL Army 3:51.6).10000 M (Men)
S. Weerawardena (SL Army 30:53.04), Nishantha Dayasiri (Sri Lak AC 31:23.87), K. W. Lawus (SL Army 32:11.02)
Badminton Nationals
Duminda Jayakody in upset win over top seed Subath Janaka
by Dhammika RatnaweeraDuminda Jayakody created a major upset when he defeated top seed Subash Janaka in the mens open semi final of the Badminton National Championship worked off at St. Thomas’ Gymnasium Mt. Lavinia yesterday.
Duminda Jayakody the sixth seeded shuttler from Dayaratne Jayakody Company made two straight sets 15-8, 15-3 to beat number one Subash Janaka to enter the final. The bottom seed Thushara Edirisinghe who beat unseeded Manjula Fernando 15-8, 6-15, 15-1 entered the final with play Duminda Jayakody today.
Earlier Manjula Fernando beat seventh seed shuttler Niroshan Wijekoon 15-8, 15-9 in the mens quarter finals.
In the Women’s double final, top seed pair Chandrika de Silva and Inoka Rohini clinched the title by defeating bottom seed pair Dilhani de Silva and Pameesha Dishanthi in two straight sets 15-12, 15-13.
Thushara Edirisinghe together with Chandrika de Silva won the Women’s double title defeating Duminda Jayakody and Inoka Rohini 11-15, 15-8, 15-12.
Chandrika de Silva who works for Seylan Bank and had already won the Women’s doubles and Mixed doubles titles also entered the Women’s open singles final and was expected to win the triple crown. Thushara Edirisinghe, too has the chance to win the triple crown.
The plate event finals will start on 2.30 p.m. today while Mens and Women’s open final at 4.30 p.m. Commercial Bank sponsored this tournament and its chairman M. J. C. Amarasuriya will be the chief guest.
Results:
• Mens Open (Semi final)
Thushara Edirisinghe beat Manjula Fernando 15-8, 6-15, 15-1, Duminda Jayakody beat Subash Janaka 15-8, 15-3.• Women’s open (Semi final)
Chandrika de Silva beat Pameesha Dishanthi 11-1, 13-12, Dilhani de Silva 11-7, 6-0 and received a walk-over.• Women’s double (Final)
Chandrika de Silva and Inoka Rohini beat Dilhani de Silva and Pameesha Dishanthi 15-12, 15-13.• Mixed doubles (Final)
Thushara Edirisinghe and Chandrika de Silva beat Duminda Jayakody and Inoka Rohini 11-15, 15-8, 15-12.
A drawn game at Moratuwa
(From Reggie Goonewardene Our Moratuwa Sports Corr)A third wicket partnership of 145 runs between Pubudu Ranaweera and Janaka Gunaratne was the highlight of the drawn inter-school cricket match between Prince of Wales College Moratuwa and Mahinda College Galle. Ranaweera struck a fine unbeaten century (120) inclusive of 13 boundaries and Gunaratne 40 runs, but rain curtailed play at 2.30 p.m. For Mahinda College, T. Rupasinghe bowled well to claim 3 wickets for 48 runs.
Scores:
Prince of Wales 1st innings 275/4 decl. (Shammika Fernando 22, Hashantha Fernando 32, Pubudu Ranaweera 120 not out, Janaka Wannakuwatta 37, Janaka Gunaratne 40, T. Rupasinghe 3/48).
Sri Lanka suffered a humiliating defeat against Singapore in the 16th Asian Rugby Championship final at National Stadium yesterday under lights amidst a capacity crowd by 25 points (2 goals, a try and 2 penalties to 13 (one goal and two penalties) after trailing 10-3 at the short break. One of the causes for this defeat was some pathetic forward play. Sri Lanka went in as the favourites. But the Lankan forwards only won four line outs throughout the game and even they got themselves shoved in their scrums.
Sri Lanka went into this match sans Asoka Jayasena who will be out for a few months due to a knee injury.
On the other hand, the host nation put up a gallant performance throughout the entire game. They capitalised on the Lankan mistakes and went attacking. Their forwards dominated the set pieces and supported the backs beautifully. The combination was far superior than the opponents who had a lot of patches in their defence.
The Singaporeans started like as a house on fire and occupied the Lankan half more than 20 minutes. Centre Dughall Aitken hit the post with a fourth minute penalty, but the pressure was telling as Singapore finally surged ahead with a penalty goal by flanker Clarence Lam, nine minutes later. They scored their first try when lock Rong Jinxiang won a line out ten meters out and was driven over the pack. Lam made the score 10-0 with the conversion from a difficult angle.
Sri Lanka came in to the limelight by winning more possession and forced Singapore into mistakes. Scrum half Nilufer Ibrahim got his team on the scoreboard with a 30-meter penalty conversion. This scoring was done after 36 minutes of play and he almost came closer to adding a further three points of a 45-meter range kick which fell short to the upright.
After the turn around Singapore survived several calls. Their vice-captain and prop forward Leong Jee Wong steadied the ship with a try from a driving maul and three minutes later skipper Terrence Khoo scored under the post after fullback Bruce Frame joined the line and slung out a perfect pass.
Koo converted a penalty to seal the game. B. M. Dharmapala sneaked through the Singapore defence to plant a try for Sri Lanka and Ibrahim goaled it.
The Japanese referee who controlled the game made some poor decisions which was one of the reasons for Lanka’s defeat. Sri Lanka had met Singapore thrice within the space of two years. This is first time they lost so badly.
Indrajith Bandaranayake has been appointed to lead the Lankan team at the Sevens Tournament which will be held on November 7 and 8 at the Singapore Cricket Club grounds. Around 24 teams are likely to take part in this event. The grouping and the draw will be notified later.
The Sri Lanka hockey team, now on a tour of India beat an Indian Southern Railway team by 6 goals to 2 at Madras on Friday.
The scorers for Sri Lanka were Saman Jayalath (3), Nadith Kudagama (2) and M. Fayal (1). For the losers, K. Keerth and L. Karunanandan scored a goal each.
Sri Lanka will play three tests against India on November 9, 11 and 13.
Ranjith Weerasena and P. H. D. Waidyatilaka were re-elected uncontested for the posts of Vice President and Council Member respectively at the General Assembly Meeting of the Asian Veteran Athletes Association held recently in Okinawa, Japan.
P. H. D. Waidyatilaka was also unanimously elected as Chairman, Technical Committee of the AVAA.
The newly elected office-bearers are as follows.
President: Kiyoshi Kounoike (Japan.)
Vice Presidents: Ranjit Weerasena (Sri Lanka), A. K. Banarjee (India), Wang Yun Feng China.
Secretary:(Singapore).
Treasurer: Hisashi Jinzenji (Japan).
Womens Representative: Ms. Glory Barnabas (Singapore).
Council Members: P. H. D. Waidyatilaka (Sri Lanka), Cho Hsin Te Chinese (Taipei), Michael Lum Malaysia, Djoko S. Slamet Indonesia, Kim Chang Rae( Korea).
Cambrians by 5 wkts.
Reggie Goonewardene Moratuwa CorrespondentPrince of Wales College Moratuwa opened their Inter-School Cricket season with a 5-wicket win over Dharmapala Vidyalaya which was played at Moratuwa.
Winning the toss the Palians asked Cambrians to bat who put up a huge total of 271/3 dec. with an opening stand of 92 runs by R. Peiris (47) and S. Fernando (63). Dharmapala in their innings were bundled out for 117 runs with off-spinner Janaka Gunaratne taking 6/30. Following on the Palians resisted the Cambrian bowling attack and were all out for 202 runs with opener I. Indika scoring 71. Janaka Gunaratne took 4/66 making a match bag of 10/90.
Needing 49 runs to win the Cambrians lost 5 wickets for 49.
Chief Scores: Prince of Wales College 271/3 dec. (R. Peiris 47, S. Fernando 63, Hasantha Fernando 32 not out, J. Wannakuwatta 09 not out and 49/5).
Dharmapala Vidyalaya 117 (S. Thushara 24, S. Dinesh 28, H. Fernando 3/25, Janaka Gunaratne 6/30) and 202 (I. Indika 70, S. Thushara 41, S. Jayasinghe 16, J. Seneviratne 29 not out, S. Weerasinghe 2/13, J. Gunaratne 4/60).
Petroleum enter ‘B’ Div. final
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation defeated Ceylon Transport Board by an innings and 11 runs in a Nationalised Services Cricket ‘A’ Division cricket encounter played at NSCA grounds Ratmalana. The highlight of the game was Roshan Guneratne’s superb knock of 72. P. Wickremasinghe and Gamini Perera bowled well to have match hauls of 8 and 7 wickets respectively.
In a ‘B’ Division semi-final game in the same tournament CPC defeated Water Board by 132 runs to enter the final. G. S. R. Fernando top scored for CPC with 85.
Scores
CPC 264 (Roshan Gunaratne 72, Dumith Chandrasoma 36, Ruwan Korala 38, Lalith Sagara 41, P. Wickramasinghe 31).CTB: 118 (K. U. M. Wasantha 29, P. Wickramasinghe 4/23, Lalith Sagara 3/21, Gamini Perera 3/18 and 135 all out P. Perera 35, Gamini Perera 4/32, P. Wickramasinghe 4/45).
CPC won by innings & 11 runs.
‘B’ Division Semi Final Match — CPC vs Water Board:
CPC 194 for 9 wkts. in 43 overs: G. S. R. Fernando 85, Anjana Prabath 24, K. Gunasekara 20, P. D. Wijewardena 17, I. A. W. Perera 2/20.
Water Board 62 P. D. Wijewardena 5/8, Sriyantha de Mel 2/6. (BP)
CPC won by 132 runs
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