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The Hindu
7 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
SL vs BAN, 1st ODI: Bangladesh collapses in series opener to hand Sri Lanka big win
Bangladesh suffered a stunning batting collapse under lights as Sri Lanka snatched a 77-run victory in the first one-day international in Colombo on Wednesday. Chasing a modest 245, the visitor looked to be cruising at 100 for one, before the wheels came off spectacularly - losing seven wickets for just five runs in the space of 26 balls to be eventually shot out for 167. It was a catastrophic implosion that saw the visitors go from cruise control to crisis mode in the blink of an eye. The turning point came with the run out of the set Najmul Hossain Shanto, who had been looking in ominous touch during a fluent 71-run stand with Tanzid Hasan. Shanto, fresh off twin tons in the recent drawn Galle Test, was beginning to assert himself when he called for a risky second run, only to be caught short by a bullet throw from debutant Milan Rathnayake from deep mid-wicket. That moment turned the tide - and Sri Lanka pounced. Enter spin twins Wanindu Hasaranga and Kamindu Mendis, who spun a web around the bewildered Bangladesh middle order. The pair shared seven wickets between them as Bangladesh cracked under pressure. Hasaranga struck twice in his opening over - trapping Litton Das plumb in front for a duck and then watching Janith Liyanage pull off a blinder at mid-off to send Tanzid back to the pavilion for a top score of 62. Mendis, the ambidextrous spinner who bowls both right-arm off-spin and left-arm orthodox, then joined the act. His variation proved too much for the shell-shocked tourists. Hasaranga milestone It was a night to remember for Hasaranga, who brought up a personal milestone as he claimed his 100th ODI wicket - becoming the second fastest Sri Lankan to the mark in 64 games, just one behind Ajantha Mendis. He finished with four for 10. ALSO READ | SL vs BAN Highlights: Spinners, Asalanka power Sri Lanka to dominant win vs Bangladesh Sri Lanka were penalized with five penalty runs added to the extras for starting the 36th over of Bangladesh's innings late after being warned twice earlier in the evening. Skipper Charith Asalanka's fighting century held Sri Lanka's innings together after it was rocked early at 29 for three. The left-hander mixed caution with aggression to compile his fifth ODI hundred. Asalanka found handy allies in the lower middle order to steer Sri Lanka to 244 before being bowled out with four deliveries to spare. His knock proved to be the difference on a day when composure under pressure separated the two sides. Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz admitted his batsmen had not been up to scratch. 'We started off so well and then the run out cost us dearly. Our middle order was a disappointment as we didn't handle the pressure well. We should have got a partnership going,' he said. 'It is tough to lose, but we are a better team than this. We will bounce back in two days' time.' Asalanka was named man of the match for his 106. 'I wanted to play according to the situation. We were disappointed with the way we finished in the last 10 overs. We knew we were a few runs short but the fielding was amazing today,' said Asalanka. 'We emphasise a lot on fielding. We believe catches win matches and it was there to be seen today. We have done well in ODIs in the last 12 months having beaten Australia and India. 'We are ranked fourth in the world and we want to address a few shortcomings and finish this series strong.' The second ODI in the three-match series will be played at the same venue on Saturday. Related Topics Bangladesh / Sri Lanka
The Hindu
17 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
SL vs BAN Live Score, 1st ODI Updates: Sri Lanka looks to continue winning momentum; Toss, Playing XI at 2 PM IST
Hello and welcome to Sportstar's LIVE coverage of the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, being held in Colombo on July 2. SL vs BAN 1st ODI - Match Preview Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will face off in the first of a three-match One-Day International series at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday. The host is coming off a 1-0 Test series win against the Tigers and it will hope to continue its rich vein of form in the 50-over format. Since August last year, Sri Lanka has registered ODI series win at home against India, West Indies, New Zealand and Australia. During this period, its only ODI series defeat came against the Kiwis away. On the other hand, Bangladesh is on a six-match losing streak in the 50-over format and hasn't won an ODI match since its 68-run win over Afghanistan in Sharjah in November last year. However, the Tigers will take inspiration from the fact that their last ODI series win came against Sri Lanka, back in March 2024. Bangladesh will also hope to turn a new leaf under newly appointed skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who took over the reins of the 50-over team from Najmul Hossain Shanto. How to watch SL vs BAN 1st ODI The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network at 2:30 PM IST. The match will also be streamed live on the SonyLIV and FanCode apps and websites. The Squads Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Nishan Madushka, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Sadeera Samarawickrama. Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mohammad Naim, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Litton Das (wk), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Jaker Ali, Hasan Mahmud, Tanvir Islam, Rishad Hossain, Parvez Hossain Emon. Related Topics Sri Lanka / Bangladesh
Indian Express
20 hours ago
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- Indian Express
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 1st ODI Live Cricket Streaming: Where to Watch SL vs BAN Match Live telecast?
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh (SL vs BAN) 1st ODI Live Cricket Score Streaming Online: Sri Lanka led by Charith Asalanka will look to continue the winning momentum after clinching the two-match Test series 1-0 when they take on Mehidy Hasan Miraz Bangladesh in the first of three match ODI series at the Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday. The captains of both teams revealed the ODI series trophy at the iconic Independence Square in Colombo on Tuesday. SL vs BAN 1st ODI LIVE Cricket Score, Full Scorecard: Watch Here Bangladesh recalled several of their senior pros in the team for the One-Dayers, as Litton Das, Bangladesh's T20I captain, who was dropped from the Champions Trophy 2025 squad due to a long lean patch heading to the tournament, returned to the side. Along with Das, fast bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman have also been included in the 16-player squad after recovering from injuries. For Sri Lanka, Asalanka will continue to lead the side, having impressed in the role since taking over the captaincy in 2024. When and where will SL vs BAN 1st ODI match take place? The first ODI match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be played at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on July 2, and the match will start at 2:30 PM IST. When will toss take place in SL vs BAN 1st ODI match? The toss for the SL vs BAN 1st ODI match has been scheduled for 2:00 PM IST. Where to watch SL vs BAN 1st ODI Live Streaming in India? The Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 1st ODI will be streamed live on the SonyLiv app and website. Where to watch SL vs BAN 1st ODI Live Telecast on TV in India? The viewers can watch the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 1st ODI live telecast on the Sony Sports Network. Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mohammad Naim, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Litton Das (w), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Jaker Ali, Hasan Mahmud, Tanvir Islam, Rishad Hossain, Parvez Hossain Emon. Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (w), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Nishan Madushka, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Sadeera Samarawickrama.
The Hindu
20 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
SL vs BAN Live Streaming Info, 1st ODI: When and where to watch Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka 2025; match details, squads
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will face off in the first of a three-match One-Day International series at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday. The host is coming off a 1-0 Test series win against the Tigers and it will hope to continue its rich vein of form in the 50-over format. Since August last year, Sri Lanka has registered ODI series win at home against India, West Indies, New Zealand and Australia. During this period, its only ODI series defeat came against the Kiwis away. On the other hand, Bangladesh is on a six-match losing streak in the 50-over format and hasn't won an ODI match since its 68-run win over Afghanistan in Sharjah in November last year. However, the Tigers will take inspiration from the fact that their last ODI series win came against Sri Lanka, back in March 2024. Bangladesh will also hope to turn a new leaf under newly appointed skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who took over the reins of the 50-over team from Najmul Hossain Shanto. SL vs BAN 1st ODI - Match Details When will the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh take place? The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will take place on Wednesday, July 2. Where will the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh be held? The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be held at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. At what time will the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh start? The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will begin at 2:30 PM IST. At what time will the toss take place for the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh? The toss for the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be held at 2 PM IST. Where to watch the live telecast of the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in India? The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be televised live on the Sony Sports Network in India. Where to watch the live stream of the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in India? The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be streamed live on the SonyLIV and FanCode apps and websites. THE SQUADS Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Nishan Madushka, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Sadeera Samarawickrama. Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mohammad Naim, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Litton Das (wk), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Jaker Ali, Hasan Mahmud, Tanvir Islam, Rishad Hossain, Parvez Hossain Emon. Related Topics Sri Lanka / Bangladesh
Euractiv
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Euractiv
Weapons, warrants, and whistle protests: the tensions shaping Kosovo's election season
A high-profile police raid on properties linked to a rising Kosovo Serb political figure has stirred fresh controversy weeks ahead of local elections, with authorities citing a cache of heavy weapons and the targeted party denouncing the move as politically motivated. Kosovo's Interior Minister Xhelal Svečla said police discovered rocket launchers and grenades buried in a horse barn during a 22 June search of a weekend cabin used by Serbian Democracy (SD) leader Aleksandar Arsenijević. He was out of the country at the time and denies any link to the weapons, calling the operation a political stunt. 'There is no doubt that this is a setup... the barn is open non-stop; anyone could have planted them,' Arsenijević told NIN. His party says he declined to return to Kosovo, citing safety concerns and the absence of due process. The FBI has been asked to investigate the legality of the search. EULEX, the EU's rule of law mission, confirmed it is monitoring the case. The searches targeted three locations – one in northern Mitrovica and two in Zvečan – and took place while Arsenijević and seven SD members were travelling abroad. SD vice president Stefan Veljković said police informed them of the operation as they returned to Kosovo. Arsenijević, who had left the group earlier for a family trip, opted not to cross the border. Arsenijević's mother, the only family member still in Kosovo, was reportedly not shown a warrant. The police have not confirmed whether one was issued, and the prosecutor's office declined to comment, citing the sensitivity of the case. Under Kosovo law, warrantless searches are permitted only if there is an imminent threat to public safety. Interior Minister Svečla has labelled Arsenijević a 'criminal' and vowed to arrest him if he re-enters Kosovo. Arsenijević has rejected the allegations, saying the campaign against him reflects a broader strategy to intimidate Serbs who challenge the status quo. A disruptive force Though SD holds no seats in Kosovo's parliament, the party has disrupted the political scene by offering an alternative to the dominant Belgrade-backed Serb List (SL) and ethnic Serb parties aligned with Pristina. Its rise reflects growing grassroots frustration among Kosovo Serbs, who feel politically orphaned. SL still occupies nine of the ten parliament seats reserved for Serbs, but its influence has waned following serious criminal allegations – including the September 2023 Banjska attack, claimed by former SL vice president Milan Radoičić. Since then, major parties have refused to work with SL. Arsenijević gained visibility through the 'Pištalka' or 'whistle' protests – noisy demonstrations held during visits by senior Kosovo officials to Serb-majority areas. He has accused Prime Minister Albin Kurti and Minister Svečla of implementing discriminatory policies and says he has been arrested more than 20 times, often violently. The SD leader's growing prominence has coincided with a series of contentious moves by the government targeting Serb communities. These include the closure of Serbian-funded cultural institutions, bans on Serbian flags and symbols – despite constitutional protections – and evictions linked to disputed privatisations. Authorities have also begun deporting Serb-Kosovar dual citizens working in Serbian institutions. While officials cite national security concerns, critics point out that none of the 11 individuals removed has been charged or convicted. Ethnic Albanians in foreign police forces have not faced similar measures. One longstanding grievance remains the stalled implementation of the Association of Serb Municipalities (ASM), guaranteed under the 2013 Brussels Agreement but yet to be established. While the government defends its actions as necessary responses to security threats – citing the Banjska attack and the Ibra‑Lepenec canal bombing – rights groups and opposition figures accuse it of overreach. Controversial incidents include the conviction of an ethnic Albanian officer who shot an unarmed Serb man at a checkpoint and the alleged police beating of a teenage student. Tensions further escalated on 28 June (Vidovdan), when SD vice president Veljković was arrested at the Gazimestan memorial site for wearing a T-shirt with Arsenijević's image and a Serbian flag. Though later released, he was stopped again, interrogated, and allegedly assaulted outside his home. According to SD, two men attempted to run him over with a van; one suspect has been arrested. Marko Prelec, senior analyst at the International Crisis Group, has warned that such actions resemble 'a kind of soft ethnic cleansing – not meant to eliminate a minority but to marginalise it.' Mounting discontent The political climate remains tense. Prime Minister Kurti's Vetëvendosje has failed to form a stable government since February's elections, after 40 failed coalition attempts. Popular dissatisfaction is growing as the acting government struggles to manage Kosovo's energy crisis and economic headwinds. Food prices have soared by as much as 19%, while the Turkish-owned operator of Kosovo's energy grid has warned of potential collapse due to overuse and lack of investment. Over 37,000 Kosovars have emigrated in 2024 alone, according to official figures. Compounding the government's challenges is the EU's freezing of €813 million in grants over stalled normalisation with the Serb minority. Serbia, by contrast, has already received its first payout under the EU's new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans. The government also faces international criticism for plans to build two car bridges next to the iconic pedestrian-only Mitrovica bridge – a symbolic flashpoint between Serbs and Albanians. The EU and other international actors have urged Kosovo to abandon the project, arguing it risks inflaming tensions further. As local elections approach in October, Serbian Democracy's insurgent campaign and Arsenijević's standoff with Pristina and Belgrade may redraw the political map in Serb-majority areas. Whether the party can translate momentum into seats remains uncertain – but the government's handling of the Serb minority will likely remain under scrutiny.
