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before he edged Mpofu to Zimbabwe cap- tain in the slips. He went just six runs after Brownlie had departed. Mpofu wrapped up the tail for his 4-92, Mpofu, Sibanda lead Zimbabwe improving on his previous-best innings return of 4-109 as he bowled Doug Bracewell for a duck on debut and had Jeetan Patel caught in the covers. Sibanda anchored the early part of Zimbabwe’s first innings for just his sec- fightback on day two ond test 50, giving Zimbabwe hope of res- cuing a match that appeared to be out of Zimbabwe’s fightback against New “We still have a lot of work to do, but Vettori made an early breakthrough the home team’s grasp one-and-a-half Zealand on day two of the one-off test on this guy (Mpofu) was terrific throughout for New Zealand when he trapped Tino days in. Wednesday. his spells.” Mawoyo lbw for 5, with Zimbabwe 24-1 in Vettori had 1-23 for New Zealand, Opener Sibanda was 53 not out to After a tough first day, Zimbabwe’s reply, but Sibanda hit seven fours and while Bracewell’s eventful debut saw him guide Zimbabwe to 82-1 at stumps at fortune began to turn in the second over was 22 not out to bowl an incredible 39 balls before the first Queens Sports Club, 344 runs behind New of the day when New Zealand skipper chip away at New Zealand’s lead and take run was scored off him in test . Zealand’s first-innings 426 all out. Ross Taylor was dismissed without the home team to the close. The allrounder delivered six straight Mpofu was instrumental in dragging adding to his 76 overnight. Boosted by Taylor’s early exit and a maidens before Sibanda pulled him for New Zealand back after the tourists were Dean Brownlie made 63 on test debut downpour overnight, which spiced up a four off the fourth ball of his seventh 275-3 at the start of the day and then 401-5 for the Black Caps, hitting seven fours in placid pitch and delayed the start by 45 over. and on course for an ominous score. a maiden half-century and sharing part- minutes, Zimbabwe’s bowlers led the Bracewell — one of five players on The seamer took career-best innings nerships of 45 with BJ Watling (39) and 81 recovery after they were dominated by debut in the match — ended the day with figures, and Sibanda followed up with a with former skipper Daniel Vettori (40). Martin Guptill’s century and Taylor’s 0-13 off 10 overs, with seven maidens. steady start to keep Zimbabwe in the But Mpofu removed Watling and vet- unbeaten half-century on Tuesday. game in its third test since returning eran left-arm spinner ended the Taylor went 11 balls into play when he Brief Scores: from a six-year absence from the five-day Brownlie-Vettori combination to ensure reached for a wide half-volley from New Zealand 1st Innings: 426 all out (Ross format. the tourists did not run away. Njabulo Ncube and edged to wicketkeeper Taylor 76, Dean Brownlie 63, Daniel Vettori 40; New Zealand is playing its first test Mpofu followed up with three more . Chris Mpofu 4-92) since February and looking for a first win wickets in the second session to put the Brownlie impressed on debut and Vusi Sibanda made a patient half-century, Zimbabwe 1st Innings: 82-1 (Vusi Sibanda 53 since early 2010. brakes on New Zealand, which lost its last Vettori attacked with style on his return not out; Daniel Vettori 1-23) Zimbabwe Vs New Zealand, only Test, “I think we more than performed five wickets within 25 runs to be all out at to New Zealand’s Bulawayo, 2nd day, November 2, 2011. today,” said Zimbabwe coach Alan tea. team for the first Butcher. “Getting eight wickets for about “We are happy with what we have on time in seven BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AP) — Chris 164 and being 82-1, I think we won the day the board,” Brownlie said. “Now we have months, carving Mpofu took 4-92 and Vusi Sibanda hit an but there is three days to go. Winning one to take 20 wickets, whether we bat again out five fours and a unbeaten half-century to spearhead day is not enough. or not.” six in his 58-ball 40 Federer wins, Murray First day exit for Sri Lankans at withdraws from Swiss Indoors badminton world junior championships All of Sri Lanka’s participants con- panied to the tournament by Ranjith BY GRAHAM DUNBAR tournament director after testing the Badminton World Federation Payagala (Manager), Kanti Batuwatte going through all the conducted Junior World Championships (Lady Chaperon) and M.W. Danesh BASEL, Switzerland (AP) headaches with the wild (Under 19) in Chinese Taipei crashed (coach) — Roger Federer advanced to cards.” out after losing their matches on the The mixed team event which was the Swiss Indoors quarterfi- The second-seeded Scot, first day of the tournament, sources held before the individual events was nals on Wednesday, while who requested a late entry from Taipei told The Island. won by Malaysia. Andy Murray withdrew last week, cited a right It is understood that the players were Results of the rest of the matches injured just before his first- gluteal muscle strain ahead heavily underprepared for the tourna- which the Sri Lankans contested in the round match. of playing Robin Haase of ment where the other competitors had individual event on day one are as fol- Federer, defending the the Netherlands. Murray had exhibited exceptional skills and fitness lows- title at his hometown event, also been scheduled to part- levels. Boy’s singles (first round)-Hong Je dropped a set against Jarkko ner his brother Jamie in an Only two matches that Sri Lanka Lee (S. Korea) beat Chamika Nieminen of Finland for the evening doubles match. contested produced some sparks. The Karunaratne (Sri Lanka) 21/16, 12/21, first time in their 12 matches Five of the current top- girls’ doubles match between Sri 10/21 but came through 6-1, 4-6, 6-3. eight men originally lined up Lanka’s G.D Oshadie and Lekha (Second round)-Lucas Corvee “It was still a good match, in a tough main draw, yet Shehani and Germany’s Ramona Hacks (France) beat Omal Wishvagith (Sri I thought, for me to come only Federer and Djokovic and Jennifer Karnott went three games Lanka) 9/21, 9/21 through,” said Federer, who remain. Murray followed before the German’s pulled it off 13/21, Girl’s Singles (Second round) is playing his tournament Mardy Fish of the United 21/14, 26/24. Ghauri Gate (India) beat Thilini since the U.S. Open and States in succumbing to The other matches which saw Sri Hendahewa (Sri Lanka) 13/21, 15/21 served three straight double injury, and Czech Tomas Lanka having some hopes was the game Boy’s doubles-Ching Chan and faults when broken in the Berdych was ousted Tuesday between Kavidi Ishadika and Australia’s Chun Man (Hong Kong) beat Lahiru second set. “It was due to my by wild-card entry Kei Chend Wendy in the girls’ singles event. Ambegoda and Pamoda Hettiarachchi ups and downs that he got a Nishikori. Wendy won 21/19, 12/21, 12/21 after the (Sri Lanka) 15/21, 13/21 chance.” Sixth-seeded Janko match stretched to the third game. Mixed doubles (first round)-Eko Murray’s injury left the Tipsarevic, like Fish on All Sri Lankans who progressed to Prasetya and Gloria and Widjaja third-seeded Swiss a clearer Tuesday, retired hurt in his the second round of the tournament did (Indonesia) beat Chamika Karunaratne path to a possible final first-round match. so courtesy of walkovers. and Kavidi Ishadika (Sri Lanka) 8/21, against top-ranked Novak Tipsarevic retired on The Sri Lankan players were accom- 15/21) (RN) Djokovic for a third straight serve while trailing Florian year. Mayer of Germany 5-1 in the “I never saw (Murray) as first set. The Serb will have a potential opponent anyway to reach at least the final in Kithmadie and Suresh shine because I’m too focused on Paris next week if he’s to what I have to do,” Federer qualify for the eight-man Gampaha District Table Tennis Championships said. “I am sure it is some- ATP World Tour Finals in what disappointing for the London. The Gampaha District Open Table Under 12 Boys Singles-Liran Danushka (Royal Tennis Championship was held on College) beat Lakshika Rupasinghe (Dharmaloka October 15 and 16 at the Main Hall of College) Viharamaha Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Under 15 Girls Singles-Masha Ravihari (Loyola Kiribathgoda. College) beat Kithmadie Ranawaka (Visakha Tournament was conducted by the Vidyalaya) Parents’ Table Tennis Association of Under 15 Boys Singles-Chamath Perera (Lyceum Viharamaha Devi Balika Wattala) beat Liran Danushka (Royal College) Vidyalaya, Kiribathgoda. Under 18 Girls Singles-Kithmadie Ranawaka The Chief Guests at the finals were (Visakha Vidyalaya) beat Dilani Perera (Holy Cross) Sahanaka Ganegoda, Former Junior Under 18 Boys Singles-Suresh Pushpakumara National Champion, Deepika Rodrigo, (Anura Central) beat Thivanka Thikshana Former National Champion and Indika (Champion TT Club) Prasad, National Pool member who par- Under 21 Girls Singles-Kithmadie Ranawaka ticipated in the distribution of awards. (Visakha Vidyalaya) beat K.A.N.M. Kavindi (Holy Final Results Cross) Under 08 Girls Singles -Nethmi Hettiarachchi (Holy Under 21 Boys Singles-Suresh Pushpakumara Cross) beat Sansadi Ruwanpura (Lyceum Wattala) (Anura Central) beat Rasika Manoj (Anura Central) Under 08 Boys Singles-Kavindu Kalhara Women’s Singles-Kithmadie Ranawaka (Visakha (Dharmaloka College) beat Sithum Niranga (Loyola Vidyalaya) beat Samadhi Nimeshika (Visakha College) Vidyalaya) Under 10 Girls Singles-Mihinsa De Alwis (Lyceum Men’s Singles-Suresh Pushpakumara (Anura Wattala) beat Kevinya Hansali (Dharmaloka Central) beat Rasika Manoj (Anura Central) College) Most outstanding players Under 10 Boys Singles-Kulan Thamuditha (Anura Girls : Kithmadie Ranawaka - Visakha Vidyalaya, Central) beat Nadil Gamage (Lyceum Gampaha) Colombo Under 12 Girls Singles-Mihinsa De Alwis (Lyceum Boys : Suresh Pushpakumara - Anura Central Wattala) beat Dilani Perera (Holy Cross) College, Yakkala (RN)

Bryans top year-end doubles ranking for 7th time LONDON (AP) — American twins Bob 2008. This year, they have won seven and Mike Bryan will finish the year titles, including the Australian Open ranked as the No. 1 ATP doubles pair for and Wimbledon. They’ve won an Open- a record seventh time. era record 74 titles. The 33-year-old Bryans’ first-round The twins have been ranked No. 1 in win at the Valencia Open on Wednesday the individual doubles rankings for 265 means they cannot be overtaken by No. weeks and will overtake John 2-ranked pair Michael Llodra and Nenad McEnroe’s record of 270 on Dec. 12. Zimonjic. Bob said of McEnroe that “he’s such Roger Federer Since 2003, the Bryans have only a legend and to achieve something like twice failed to finish No. 1 — in 2004 and this won’t truly set in for a while.”