Short Corner — Chandigarh

South Africa beat Sri Lanka
South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 92 runs to enter the final of the Wills International Cup cricket tournament in Dhaka on Friday. Chasing a revised target of 224 in 34 overs in the rain-hit first semi-final, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 132 in 23.4 overs. South Africa will take on the winners of the match between India and West Indies in the final.

Sachin vs Lara
The first words that West Indian skipper Brian Lara muttered after his team’s win over Pakistan Thursday night were “Sachin Tendulkar”. When asked about the West Indian threat, Indian coach Anshuman Gaekwad said, “Lara is very dangerous.” The locals also believe so as the semifinal clash of the Wills ICC mini-World Cup between India and the West Indies is being viewed in the light of the superstar status the two have among their supporters.

Marian ousted
Thailand’s Danai Udomchoke will clash with Sweden’s Federico Rovai in the final of the Wearhouse Satellite tennis tournament. In the semifinals at the Century Club courts on Friday, the Thai player prevailed over Slovakia’s Marian Leysek, while Rovai ousted fellow Swede Johan Hede.