Aravinda de Silva takes on Brett Lee who was bowling thunderboults throughout the 2003 World Cup. At Centurion he was taken to the cleaners by Mad Max (6, 4, 6). All 3 balls were over 140kmph but look at how de silva treats them! Plus epic commentary by Benaud, Holding & Greig!🎙️
🚨 RUMESHHHHH THROWS A MONSTROUS 92.62m!!! 🤯🇱🇰
Just 23 years old, Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage has stunned the athletics world with a sensational throw of 92.62m!
🔥 What a throw:
✅ New World Lead for 2026
✅ Asia’s All-Time No. 2 performer
✅ 21st-best throw in world history
✅ Massive personal best
Rumesh already held the world lead coming into the competition and has now taken it to another level.
At just 23, he has announced himself as a genuine global medal contender and one of the biggest rising stars in world javelin.
What a night for Sri Lankan athletics! 🇱🇰
#Athletics #JavelinThrow #DiamondLeague #RomeDiamondLeague #Srilanka
🌍 The world is hitting the brakes.
From QR-code passes to 4-day work weeks, fuel rationing is back. As the Middle East crisis chokes global supply, nations are moving into "emergency mode" to keep the lights on. ⛽️📉
The Global Snapshot:
Sri Lanka 🇱🇰: QR-based rationing is back; 15L/week for cars + mid-week "fuel holidays."
Slovenia 🇸🇮: First in the EU to cap daily sales (50L/day) to stop "fuel tourism."
Pakistan 🇵🇰: 4-day work weeks & 50% WFH for govt staff to slash consumption.
Philippines 🇵🇭: National Energy Emergency declared; government travel banned.
Bangladesh 🇧🇩: Rolling 5-hour blackouts & strict pump limits since March 8.
Whether it’s odd-even license plate schemes in Myanmar or jerry-can bans in Bhutan, the message is clear: the era of "easy energy" is on pause. 🛑
Are we looking at a permanent shift toward electrification? ⚡️
#EnergyCrisis #FuelRationing #GlobalEconomy #OilPrice #Sustainability
‼️ There is a fraudulent website currently masquerading as the official Fuel Pass platform.
Please do not enter any of your personal information on the site mentioned below ⬇️ It is not the legitimate website.
#CybersecurityLK
⛔️🙅🏽♂️https://t.co/YzhVQ6qozN
@aselawaid Thanks Asela. Then again if someone has sold their vehicle then is there an use in keeping the old QR code since we cannot have multiple vehicle registered under one profile as I recall?
🚨 Breaking: Amid escalating Iran missile strikes on Gulf hubs like Dubai & Abu Dhabi, major banks are shutting branches & going remote! Iranian Bank Sepah reports closures & inaccessible accounts. US firms on cyber alert—could this hit your wallet next? #IranConflict #BankingCrisis #GeopoliticsStay informed, folks—what's your take?
BREAKING: Iran Military Threatens Regional Financial Sector 🚨
Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Joint Command has officially declared banks and economic centers across the Middle East as "legitimate targets."
This follows reports of a U.S.-Israeli strike on an Iranian bank (Bank Sepah) in Tehran earlier today.
Key Updates:
Target Areas: Military officials warned civilians to stay at least 1km away from any U.S. or Israeli-linked financial institutions in the region.
Scope: The threat specifically puts hubs like Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain on high alert.
Escalation: This comes as Iranian drones reportedly hit near Dubai International Airport and maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted.
The regional conflict, which began on Feb 28, continues to spiral as Tehran shifts its focus to "generating global economic pain."
#Iran #MiddleEast #BreakingNews #GlobalEconomy #Geopolitics
🚨 UMPIRES FOR T20 WORLD CUP FINAL 2026 🚨
Umpires: Richard Illingworth & Alex Wharf
3rd Umpire: Allahuddien Paleker
4th Umpire: Adrian Holdstock
Match Referee: Andy Pycroft
The man who just broke the internet (and the record books) at Eden Gardens! 🏏🔥
Finn Allen is on another planet right now. 🚀
With a 33-ball century against South Africa—the fastest in T20 World Cup history—he’s officially the nightmare every bowler in Ahmedabad is dreading tomorrow.
Why he’s the ultimate X-Factor:
* The Record: 33-ball 100 in a semi-final knockout. 🤯
* The Style: Pure, unadulterated power from ball one.
* The Stats: A career T20I strike rate of 171+.
From his domestic dominance to becoming the Black Caps' most feared match-winner, he’s evolved into a global T20 superstar.
Whether he’s taking down pace or spinning the game into his favor, one thing is certain: If Finn gets going tomorrow, the game is gone in the powerplay. Can the Indian attack contain the Kiwi "monster" in the final? 🇮🇳 vs 🇳🇿
Drop your predictions! 👇
#FinnAllen #BlackCaps #T20WorldCup2026 #INDvNZ #CricketTwitter
The match that started it all! 🏏🔥
Back on January 21, in Nagpur, India and New Zealand kicked off their year with an absolute thriller. Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 84 off 35 set the tone, powering India to a massive 238—the highest total against the Kiwis in the format. 🇮🇳
Despite a gutsy 78 from Glenn Phillips, India’s bowling depth secured a statement 48-run win.
It was a glimpse of the firepower we’ve seen all tournament. From that opening blast in Nagpur to tomorrow’s grand finale in Ahmedabad, the journey has been nothing short of epic. 🚀
Who’s ready for the rematch of the year? 🏆
#INDvNZ #CricketTwitter #T20WorldCup2026 #BleedBlue #BackTheBlackCaps
The X-Factors (CTA)
The final will be decided in these individual duels:
⚔️ Samson vs. Henry: The powerplay swing.
⚔️ Bumrah vs. Allen: The ultimate death-bowling test.
⚔️ SKY vs. Santner: The middle-overs spin battle.
Who wins these, wins the trophy. 🏆
Drop your winner prediction below! 👇
#INDvNZ #BleedBlue #BackTheBlackCaps
The road to the 2026 #T20WorldCup final ends here. 🏟️🏆
India 🇮🇳 vs. New Zealand 🇳🇿 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. I’ve analyzed the head-to-head records, the venue trends, and the individual matchups that will define tomorrow’s showdown.
Here is the breakdown 🧵👇
#INDvNZ #CricketTwitter #T20WorldCupFinal
The Rivalry Surge
The tide has turned. 📈
In the last 5 years, India has dominated the head-to-head record against New Zealand in T20Is:
• 2007–2015: 2-2
• 2016–2020: 6-6
• 2021–2025: 8-2 (India lead)
Momentum is clearly on India’s side, but finals are a different beast. Who handles the pressure better?
The Venue & History
The Narendra Modi Stadium is a fortress for the Men in Blue. 🏰
With 10 T20I matches played here, India boasts a 70% win rate (7 wins, 3 losses).
Compared to other host venues this tournament:
• Eden Gardens: 88%
• Wankhede: 71%
• MA Chidambaram: 50%
• Arun Jaitley: 0%
The stats favor India, but history proves the Black Caps are masters of the knockout stage.
The final showdown is almost here! 🏏🏆 Tomorrow, the world turns its eyes to Ahmedabad for what promises to be an absolute thriller between India and the Black Caps.
Beyond the team rivalry, the #T20WorldCup2026 Final will be decided by these high-stakes individual battles:
Sanju Samson vs. Matt Henry: Can India’s man-in-form navigate the early swing? Henry will be looking to strike before Samson gets settled.
Finn Allen vs. Jasprit Bumrah: An irresistible force meets an immovable object. The power-hitting threat of Allen vs. the world’s best death-bowler.
Suryakumar Yadav vs. Mitchell Santner: The 360-degree master against the spin-wizard. The middle overs will be decided right here.
Glenn Phillips vs. Varun Chakravarthy: Can Phillips disrupt Varun’s mystery spin, or will the spinner tighten the noose for New Zealand?
Who wins these key battles, wins the game. Let the best team lift the trophy! 🇮🇳🇳🇿
#INDvNZ #T20WorldCupFinal #CricketTwitter #BleedBlue #BackTheBlackCaps