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SA vs SL, 2nd Test Day 5 highlights: Maharaj 5fer leads South Africa to series win; Proteas move top of WTC standings

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of Day 5 of the second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka being played at St. George’s Park, Gqeberha. Day 4 report South Africa requires five wickets, and Sri Lanka needs 143 runs as the second test heads for a potentially exciting conclusion on Monday, with both sides desperate for victory as they chase a …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory, 2nd Test positioned on knife's edge ahead of Day 5

Hindustan Times

South Africa require five wickets and Sri Lanka need 143 runs as the second Test heads for a potentially exciting conclusion on Monday with both sides desperate for victory as they chase a place in the World Test Championship final. South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban to win the first match of the two-Test series. An …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa needs five wickets, Sri Lanka needs 143 runs - stage perfectly set for final day

The Hindu

South Africa requires five wickets, and Sri Lanka needs 143 runs as the second test heads for a potentially exciting conclusion on Monday, with both sides desperate for victory as they chase a place in the World Test Championship final. An unbeaten partnership of 83 between captain Dhananajaya de Silva and Kusal Mendes, both 39 not out, offered Sri Lanka …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

SA vs SL: Pathum Nissanka's 89 steadies Sri Lanka after Kyle Verreynne's 105

India Today

Pathum Nissanka scored 89 as Sri Lanka are steadily putting themselves in a position of strength in their second Test against South Africa at the St George's Park in Gqeberha. South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Updates Nissanka hit 11 fours and a six in his knock before Keshav Maharaj accounted for his wicket. After Dimuth Karunaratne …

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2 months ago

Pant Takes Over Kohli's Test Rankings, Remains Indispensable for India

Deccan Chronicle

Rishabh Pant surpasses Virat Kohli in ICC Test rankings, climbing to sixth spot in the batting charts. The young Indian batter gained three spots in the rankings after scoring a century in the second innings against New Zealand. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli drops a place to eighth, while opener Yashasvi Jaiswal remains India's highest-ranked batter at four. England's Joe Root maintains …

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Pant Takes Over Kohli in ICC Test Rankings, Remains Indispensable for India

New Indian Express

Rishabh Pant surpasses Virat Kohli in ICC Test rankings, climbing to sixth position in the batting charts. The Indian batter gained three spots in the rankings after scoring a century in the second innings against New Zealand. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli drops a place to eighth, while Yashasvi Jaiswal remains India's highest-ranked batter at four. New Zealand duo of Rachin Ravindra …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Test debut for Sri Lanka spinner Nishan Peiris in 2nd match against New Zealand

Associated Press

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan off-spinner Nishan Peiris will make his test debut in Galle on Thursday in the second and final test against New Zealand. Sri Lanka made two changes overall from its 63-run win in the first test, also held in Galle, with all-rounder Milan Rathnayake coming in for fast bowler Lahiru Kumara. “One of our recent …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

New president appoints Sri Lanka’s first female prime minister in 24 years

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sri Lanka’s new president Anura …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Sri Lanka's New President Dissolves Parliament To Make Way For November Elections

News 18

Sri Lanka’s new leftist president dissolved parliament on Tuesday and called a snap election as he prepares to renegotiate the bankrupt nation’s unpopular International Monetary Fund bailout programme. Despite being a marginal party, the support for the 55-year-old Dissanayake’s JVP surged after a 2022 economic meltdown that immiserated millions of ordinary Sri Lankans and the painful implementation of the IMF …

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3 months ago

SL vs NZ, 1st Test: Sri Lanka wins the toss and bats in first test against New Zealand

The Hindu

New Zealand fast bowler William O’Rourke rocked Sri Lanka with two early wickets as the hosts took lunch at 88 for two on the opening day of the first Test at Galle on Wednesday. New Zealand had a warm-up Test match last week against Afghanistan in India washed out after five days without a ball being bowled. Sri Lanka: Dimuth …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Talking points as England seek perfect summer record in Sri Lanka finale at Oval

The Independent

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Olly Stone ends Dimuth Karunaratne’s resistance as England eye Lord’s victory

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

ENG vs SL: Gus Atkinson's all-round display powers England to dominant position on Day 2 at Lord's

India TV News

England took control of the second Test match against Sri Lanka with an impressive all-round performance on Day 2 at Lord's. Gus Atkinson smashed a quick century to help the Three Lions post a big total of 427 and then fast bowlers dominated the day to bowl out Sri Lanka to 196 in their first innings on Friday, August 30. …

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4 months ago

Sri Lanka announce playing XI for Manchester Test against England, pacer Rathnayake to make his debut – India TV

India TV News

Sri Lanka confirmed their playing XI for the first Test against England to be played at Old Trafford in Manchester starting Wednesday, August 21. The engine room for Sri Lanka in the middle, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva and Dinesh Chandimal will be key for the visitors if they have to challenge England in their own backyard. A …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Mendis joins feast of fifties as Sri Lanka pile up runs

Hindustan Times

Dhananjaya de Silva missed out on his third consecutive century in the series, but Kamindu Mendis remained on course for the feat as Sri Lanka piled on runs against Bangladesh in the second Test Sunday. De Silva joined Nishan Madushka, Dimuth Karunaratne Kusal Mendis and Chandimal as Sri Lanka's fifth half-centurion with a boundary off Taijul Islam. Khaled Ahmed trapped …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka openers make good progress in 2nd test against Bangladesh

Hindustan Times

CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh — Opener Nishan Madushka scored an unbeaten half-century as Sri Lanka made a solid start to the second and final test, reaching 88-0 at lunch on Saturday. HT Image After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the tourists made a fluent start with Madushka driving pacer Syed Khaled Ahmed for a four past boundary in the …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka reaches 314-4 at stumps on opening day of 2nd test against Bangladesh

The Hindu

Sri Lanka dominated the opening day of the second and final cricket test against Bangladesh, riding on strong contributions from its top three batters. 3 Kusal Mendis struck 93, Dimuth Karunaratne hit 86 and his fellow opener Nishan Madushka added 57 as Sri Lanka reached 314-4 in 90 overs at stumps on Saturday. Sri Lanka made one change from the …

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9 months ago

Karunaratne comes to Sri Lanka's rescue with patient fifty on Day 2 of first Test against Bangladesh

Firstpost

Veteran batter Dimuth Karunaratne’s 52 off 101 balls helped Sri Lanka end the day on 119/5, stretching their lead to 211 after bowling Bangladesh out for 188 in their first innings. AFP Veteran batter Dimuth Karunaratne chipped in with a patient half-century to steer Sri Lanka to safety at stumps on Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh in …

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9 months ago

Karunaratne half-ton keeps Sri Lanka in control against Bangladesh

Hindustan Times

Dimuth Karunaratne scored a patient half-century to guide Sri Lanka to 119-5 in the second innings Saturday, building a 211-run lead against Bangladesh at stumps on the second day of the first Test. Spinners Tajiul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz removed Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal respectively to give Bangladesh some hope, with the tourists teetering on 64-4 before Karunaratne's …

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9 months ago

Karunaratne half-century helps Sri Lanka extend lead over Bangladesh to 211

Associated Press

SYLHET, Bangladesh — Opener Dimuth Karunaratne’s half-century helped Sri Lanka tighten its grip on the series opening test against Bangladesh on Saturday. It’s not easy to score runs,” Sri Lanka pace bowling coach Dharshana Gamage said. Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana, who had first innings figures of 3-87, dealt a double strike to leave Sri Lanka at 32-2. Fernando earlier wrecked …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Mathews, Chandimal slam tons to hand Sri Lanka 212-run lead vs Afghanistan

Hindustan Times

Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal scored centuries and shared 232 runs for the fourth wicket to take Sri Lanka to a strong position in the one-off Test against Afghanistan on Saturday. Dinesh Chandimal celebrates after scoring a century with Angelo Mathews during Day 2 of the one-off Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Their 232-run partnership took 380 …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Sadeera Samarawickrama's swift reflexes deny Rahmat Shah Test hundred in Colombo, WATCH

India TV News

Rahmat Shah scored a sensational knock to save Afghanistan on Day 1 of the only Test match against Sri Lanka on Friday. Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Sadeera Samarawickrama displayed a brilliant presence of mind to deny Rahmat his second Test hundred. Vishwa Fernando dismissed Ibrahim Zadran on the second delivery of the game and then Sri Lankan bowlers never gave away …

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11 months ago

ICC Men's Test Team of the Year: Pat Cummins leads Australia-dominated side; R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja also feature

Firstpost

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced the Men’s Test Team of the Year 2023 with five Australian players and two Indian spinners featuring in the eleven. Australia’s World Test Championship-winning captain Pat Cummins was crowned as the skipper of the team while Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja found their way into the team. England’s Joe Root featured in the …

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1 year ago

Abu Dhabi T10: New York Strikers, Delhi Bulls record comprehensive wins

Hindustan Times

Abu Dhabi, November 30 : New York Strikers restricted Bangla Tigers to 101 for 7 in 10 overs and recorded an impressive eight-wicket win in the fifth match of the Abu Dhabi T10 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. HT Image Kusal Perera's unbeaten 50 and Mohammad Waseem's 41 ensured New York Strikers their first win with 14 balls to spare …

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SA vs SL, 2nd Test Day 5 highlights: Maharaj 5fer leads South Africa to series win; Proteas move top of WTC standings

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory, 2nd Test positioned on knife's edge ahead of Day 5

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa needs five wickets, Sri Lanka needs 143 runs - stage perfectly set for final day

SA vs SL: Pathum Nissanka's 89 steadies Sri Lanka after Kyle Verreynne's 105

Pant Takes Over Kohli's Test Rankings, Remains Indispensable for India

Pant Takes Over Kohli in ICC Test Rankings, Remains Indispensable for India

Test debut for Sri Lanka spinner Nishan Peiris in 2nd match against New Zealand

New president appoints Sri Lanka’s first female prime minister in 24 years

Sri Lanka's New President Dissolves Parliament To Make Way For November Elections

SL vs NZ, 1st Test: Sri Lanka wins the toss and bats in first test against New Zealand

Talking points as England seek perfect summer record in Sri Lanka finale at Oval

Olly Stone ends Dimuth Karunaratne’s resistance as England eye Lord’s victory

ENG vs SL: Gus Atkinson's all-round display powers England to dominant position on Day 2 at Lord's

Sri Lanka announce playing XI for Manchester Test against England, pacer Rathnayake to make his debut – India TV

Mendis joins feast of fifties as Sri Lanka pile up runs

Sri Lanka openers make good progress in 2nd test against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka reaches 314-4 at stumps on opening day of 2nd test against Bangladesh

Karunaratne comes to Sri Lanka's rescue with patient fifty on Day 2 of first Test against Bangladesh

Karunaratne half-ton keeps Sri Lanka in control against Bangladesh

Karunaratne half-century helps Sri Lanka extend lead over Bangladesh to 211

Mathews, Chandimal slam tons to hand Sri Lanka 212-run lead vs Afghanistan

Sadeera Samarawickrama's swift reflexes deny Rahmat Shah Test hundred in Colombo, WATCH

ICC Men's Test Team of the Year: Pat Cummins leads Australia-dominated side; R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja also feature

Abu Dhabi T10: New York Strikers, Delhi Bulls record comprehensive wins