Churches in Sri Lanka Bombed - Over 150 reported dead

A very sad day indeed in the history of Sri Lanka when a series of explosions rocked hotels and churches of Sri Lanka, jam packed with tourists. The incident happened when the Christian community was celebrating the Easter on Sunday.

Two more bomb explosions struck Colombo, the capital city hours after the country was struck by a series of six bombings on churches and hotels that killed at least 156 people and wounded about 400. 

Most of the victims were killed in three churches where worshipers were attending Easter Sunday services. 

The seventh explosions occurred at a hotel near the national zoo in the capital, killing at least two more people, police said, while an eighth blast hit the suburb of Orugodawatta in the north of Colombo.

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Pakistan beat Sri Lanka to win T20 series 2-0

Boy, what a sensational match it was today between hosts Sri Lanka and visiting Pakistani cricket teams at the Premadasa stadium, in Colombo . The hosts gave a hefty target of 173 (did 172-5 in 20 overs).

Pakistan batting line suffered a debacle at the hands of the hosts and were as low as 40-5 by 8 overs. But then skipper Afridi came in to add 45 runs off 22 balls including four sixes. But the situation was s till grim till Anwar smashed 46 off 17 balls to bring Pakistan close to victory. 

Still struggling with no wicket in hand, Pakistan's Imad scored a mighty six to bring victory to Pakistan.

Pakistan wins the T20 serties 2-0.

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Pakistan cricket team climbs to world no.3 after historic win against Sri Lanka

Younis Khan plays an impressive shot as part of his 171 runs against Sri Lanka

Pakistan has climbed up the ladder to no. 3 position of ICC's international ranking after chasing its highest target of 377 against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.

Pakistan won with seven wickets to spare. It was the first time a visiting team scored more than 300 runs in the fourth innings to win a Test on Sri Lankan soil.

Pakistan's Younis Khan's impressive 171 ensured a series victory against Sri Lanka in nine years. Younis, who made his 100th Test appearance in the second match, ended the game just 19 runs away from surpassing Javed Miandad's tally of 8,832 runs to become Pakistan's leading scorer in Tests

Pakistan now trails second-ranked Australia by 10 points and leads fourth-ranked New Zealand by two points.

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West Indies outscores Sri Lanka to win T20I Cricket World Cup

West Indies did it after 30 years this Sunday evening today - they beat hosts Sri Lanka by a big margin of 36 runs to win the ICC T20I Cricket World Cup played at Colombo.

Although West Indies started with a debacle, with two of its ace peners going home for just three runs, Charles for duck and Gayle for 3, the team did manage a comfortable target of 138 to the hosts Islanders. Coming to bat, Sri Lanka was loser on every account and could hardly manage 101 runs before being sent back to pavillion right in front of the sad and morose home crowd and the president.

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The victory won by the West Indies bring back joy to the Caribbeans who waited for this honour for good about thirty years. 

Congratulations West Indies!!

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ICC WT20 Final: Sri Lanka vs West Indies

The ICC T20I cricket World Cup culminates Sunday with the West Indies battling with the hosts Sri Lanka in the final at Colombo.

West Indies will be looking for a first ever World Championship title to adorn their trophy cabinet in almost three decades while Sri Lanka will be hoping to become the first host nation to win World T20 title on a super Sunday.

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Chris Gayle and Sri Lanka's Malinga will be the focus of attention of today's match and will make the difference for their teams. Gayle was the man who ripped apart the Kangaroos in the semi final and will be the main target of the Sri Lankan bowlers. an early ouster of gayle may lead the Islanders to victory or else it will be the Windies grabbing the T20I trophy.

Who wins today is a difficult question. But Sri Lanka and the West Indies have met four times in T20Is, with Sri Lanka winning every time......

For viewing the match live on your computer/laptop, click HERE for Free Live Streaming Links. The match starts at 13:30 GMT Sunday, 7 October at Colombo.

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Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to qualify for ICC T20I final

Well, the Islanders did it - and did it superbly, beating Pakistan by 16 runs and stormed into the ICC T20I World Cup final.

Winning the toss, the Sri Lankans decided to bat first. But were restricted by the Pakistani bowlers to give any meaningful target till the last two overs, when they were in the 120s range. But thereafter, the hit hard and played aggressively to take the score to 139, giving a target of 140 to Pakistan. Jayawardne was the most successful batsman who scored 42 till he was bowled by Afridi.

Coming to bat, Pakistan's batsmen did not look like playing for an entry into the final - and even the Islanders bowlers did not let them do so either. Except for captain Hafeez who added 42, followed by 29 by Umar Akmal and 20 by Imran, none of the batsmen could stand in front of aggressive Sri Lankan bowlers. 

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Indonesia earthquake: Tsunami watch in effect for Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka

An 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia on Wednesday, sending residents around the region dashing out of their homes and offices in fear.

US seismologists issued an Indian Ocean-wide tsunami watch but said it appeared to have only generated small waves. Victor Sardina, a geophysicist with the US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii, told AFP the first tsunami was “not anywhere near” as large as the devastating waves that struck Asia in 2004 and Japan last year.

He said the tsunami measured a mere 35 centimeters (14 inches) near Padang, Indonesia, but could swell to as high as a meter (3 feet 4 inches) near Sri Lanka, adding that US scientists were still carefully monitoring the situation.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said a  tsunami watch was also in effect for India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Africa and other countries.

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Pakistan storm into the final of Asia Cup

Pakistan relied on a clinical display to storm into the final of the Asia Cup cricket tournament after thrashing a hapless Sri Lanka by six wickets to record their second successive victory.

Jubilant Misbah and Azam as Pakistan dismantles Sri Lanka with 6 wickets in hand

After bundling out Sri Lanka for a paltry 188 all out in 45.4 overs, the Pakistanis rode on captain Misbah-ul Haq (72 not out) and Umar Akmal's (77) record 152-run partnership to cruise to a comfortable victory with a bonus point and with 61 balls to spare at the Sher-e-Bangla National stadium.

Pace-man Aizaz Cheema (4/43) and spinner Saeed Ajmal (3/27) played a big role in ripping through the Sri Lankan batting line up which paid the price for some poor shot selections. Only Kumar Sangakkarra (71) and Upul Tharanga (57) managed to put up decent knocks.

The defeat has virtually knocked Sri Lanka out of the tournament having lost both their league matches so far. Sri Lanka had lost to India by 50 runs in their opening match on Tuesday. Pakistan is most likely to face India in the final of the Asia Cup.

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Australia vs Sri Lanka: Live Scoreboard Ball by Ball Coverage [ Commonwealth Bank Series, 3rd Match ]

Commonwealth Bank Series, 3rd Match: Australia v Sri Lanka at Perth, Feb 10, 2012 

Match scheduled to begin at 12:20 local time (04:20 GMT)

Australia squad

MJ Clarke*, DT Christian, XJ Doherty, PJ Forrest, RJ Harris, BW Hilfenhaus, DJ Hussey, MEK Hussey, CJ McKay,MR Marsh, RT Ponting, MA Starc, MS Wade†, DA Warner

Sri Lanka squad

DPMD Jayawardene*, AD Mathews, LD Chandimal†, TM Dilshan, HMRKB Herath, KMDN Kulasekara, MF Maharoof, SL Malinga, NLTC Perera, KTGD Prasad, KC Sangakkara†, SMSM Senanayake, WU Tharanga, HDRL Thirimanne, UWMBCA Welegedara

Link for the live coverage of the scoreboard ball by ball as it is bowled is given below: Link [ Shared via Moving Sports ]

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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Last ODI: Live Streaming Links

Full story / Live Streaming Link: Sporty Arena

Pakistan will play Sri Lanka in the last ODI of the series. Pakistan has already won the series 3-1, now will be playing to make the lead 4-1. This will get them to 1 position rise in the ICC ODI Team Ratings.

Venue : Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Date/Timings : Nov 23rd, 2011 11:00 GMT | 15:00 local | 16:30 IST | 16:00 PST Onwards.

Live Streaming Links for the match is given at: Sporty Arena

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