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  "id": 11600145,
  "title": "Tharindu Rathnayake, bowlers secure Asian Games Bronze for Sri Lanka",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/tharindu-rathnayake-bowlers-secure-asian-games-bronze-for-sri-lanka",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T03:52:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/tharindu-rathnayake-bowlers-secure-asian-games-bronze-for-sri-lanka/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the 2026 Asian Games, Sri Lanka claimed a bronze medal through a formidable bowling display, with Tharindu Ratnayake's counter-attacking innings leading the charge. Facing Bangladesh, Sri Lanka struggled early, bottoming out at 54 for 5 in the 11th over. However, Ratnayake and Sahan Arachchige combined to form a blazing 93-run partnership, turning the tide for Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's total of 165/9 in 20 overs was more than enough to beat Bangladesh's somewhat disastrous 102/10 in 17.3 overs. Ratnayake was instrumental in Sri Lanka's successful chase, contributing 65 runs off just 35 balls and picking up two wickets. The bowling quartet of Ratnayake, Nuwan Thushara, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, and Wanuja Sahan were crucial in Bangladesh's downfall, claiming a total of 10 wickets and reducing the visitors to 102 all out.",
  "summary": "In a game dictated by bowlers, Tharindu Ratnayake’s counter-attacking 65 became a big difference as Sri Lanka downed Bangladesh to secure the bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026. Sri Lanka were in dire straits at 54 for 5 in the 11th over when Ratnayake and Sahan Arachchige combined forces for a blazing 93-run stand. […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}