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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, 2 days 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's Maharaj wants "old fashioned Test cricket" on final day as Lanka threaten to chase down 348 in 2nd Test

Hindustan Times

Gqeberha, : South African spinner Keshav Maharaj said that the team hopes to go back to "old fashioned Test cricket" to get themselves the remaining half of the Sri Lankan batting line-up in the second Test while defending 348 runs to secure a series win which would be instrumental to their ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 final qualification. SA's Maharaj …

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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

Nissanka leads strong Sri Lanka reply after Verreynne century boosts South Africa

Associated Press

GQEBERHA, South Africa — Opener Pathum Nissanka led Sri Lanka to 242-3 in reply to South Africa’s bonus 358 on day two Friday of the second test at St George’s Park. Unbeaten in the middle were Angelo Mathews, on 40 after becoming the third Sri Lankan man to pass 8,000 test runs, and Kamindu Mendis, on 30. Sri Lanka was …

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2 weeks, 5 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 weeks, 5 days ago

SA vs SL 2nd Test: South Africa’s Rickelton scores maiden Test century against Sri Lanka on Day 1

The Hindu

South Africa’s Ryan Rickelton scored a maiden test century as the hosts finished on 269-7 against Sri Lanka on the opening day of the second test on Thursday. Two balls later, Rickelton pushed for a couple of runs to bring up his test century off 231 balls to his obvious relief and the delight of the St George’s Park crowd. …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 3 Live Cricket Score and Updates from Durban

India Today

19:17 IST: 8.5: Kagiso Rabada to Pathum Nissanka, Would you believe it? Kagiso Rabada gets the wicket off Pathum Nissanka and the third umpire chips in to say it's a NO BALL! Puts in that extra effort and hits the deck hard, on a shorter length, angling it down leg, Pathum Nissanka on a ball that he should have let …

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South Africa on cusp of huge win as Sri Lanka keep tottering in Durban Test

India Today

South Africa are on the verge of securing a massive win in their opening Test against Sri Lanka at the Kingsmead in Durban. At Stumps on Day 3, Sri Lanka needed 413 runs to win with five wickets left in their second innings. South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 3 Updates Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen picked up …

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1 month ago

Sri Lanka win ODI series against New Zealand 2-0 after rain washes out finale in Pallekele – India TV

India TV News

Sri Lanka continued their good form in ODI cricket in 2024, winning their fifth assignment at home in the year and third consecutive as they sealed a 2-0 victory against New Zealand after the finale was washed out due to relentless rain in Pallekele on Tuesday, November 19. After being largely unimpressive in the first two games, the New Zealand …

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1 month, 1 week ago

SL vs NZ HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd ODI: Kusal Mendis half-century helps Sri Lanka seal series against New Zealand

The Hindu

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd ODI match being played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando. SQUAD Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith …

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1 month, 1 week ago

SL vs NZ: Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando fire Sri Lanka to thumping win in 1st ODI

India Today

Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando starred as Sri Lanka took a 1-0 lead in their three-match ODI series against New Zealand. SL vs NZ, 1st ODI Highlights After opting to bat first, the Islanders put up a healthy score of 324 when rain halted proceedings with only four balls left in the innings. Sadeera Samarawickrama departed cheaply, but skipper Charith …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

NZ vs SL, 2nd T20I: Lockie Ferguson hat-trick stuns Sri Lanka, helps New Zealand level series

The Hindu

Lockie Ferguson unleashed a blistering spell of fast bowling, claiming a hat-trick to power New Zealand to a nail-biting five-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20 at Dambulla on Sunday. After just two overs of destruction, Ferguson left the field with a calf injury and didn’t return, but he had already done the damage, setting up New Zealand’s …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ferguson hat-trick stuns Sri Lanka to level New Zealand T20 series

Hindustan Times

Lockie Ferguson unleashed a blistering spell of fast bowling, claiming a hat-trick to power New Zealand to a nail-biting five-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20 at Dambulla on Sunday. Ferguson hat-trick stuns Sri Lanka to level New Zealand T20 series The win levelled the two-match series at 1-1, as New Zealand managed to defend a modest target …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kamindu Mendis putting up Don Bradman-style numbers and fast-tracking Sri Lanka's return to cricket's elite

ABC

Any discussion about the most powerful cricket nations in the world over the past few decades begins and ends with three — Australia, England and India. A new star putting up Bradmanesque numbers Since the retirements of Sangakkara, Muralitharan, Mahela Jayawardena and several other greats from their generation, Sri Lanka's men's team has largely been devoid of star power. Sri …

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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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3 months, 1 week 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, 1 week ago

Sri Lanka players rise in recent ICC Men's Test Rankings

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, : Six Sri Lankan players have obtained new career-high ratings on the latest ICC Men's Test Rankings following their victory over England in the third Test match at The Oval. Sri Lanka players rise in recent ICC Men's Test Rankings Sri Lanka produced their first Test win over England away from home in the third Test of their …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

ENG vs SL: How many times has Sri Lanka won in away Tests?

The Hindu

Sri Lanka thumped England in the third Test match played at the Kennington Oval in London on Monday and recorded its fourth win over the latter in the longer format. This was the 32nd win overall for Sri Lanka in an away Test. Sri Lanka chased a target of 219 with eight wickets remaining, courtesy of a 124-ball 127 by …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka beats England by 8 wickets for only its fourth test victory on English soil

Associated Press

LONDON — Sri Lanka earned only its fourth test victory on English soil after an unbeaten century by opener Pathum Nissanka helped secure an eight-wicket win in the third and final match of the series against England at The Oval on Monday. Starting Day 4 on 94-1 and requiring 125 more runs to win, the Sri Lankans needed barely two …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

ENG vs SL, Day 3: Sri Lanka seizes control over England, on course to win third test

The Hindu

Sri Lanka was on course for a series-closing victory over England after reaching 94-1 in its chase of 219 to win the third test at The Oval on Sunday. After skittling England for 156, Sri Lanka seized control late on Day 3 as Pathum Nissanka played beautifully for 53 not out and was enjoying a 55-run partnership with Kusal Mendis. …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

"He reminds me of Mitchell Johnson": Stuart Broad on England's debutant Josh Hull

Hindustan Times

London, : Former England pacer Stuart Broad has compared Josh Hull to Australia's Mitchell Johnson, noting that Hull's slingy arm action helps him swing the ball. "He reminds me of Mitchell Johnson": Stuart Broad on England's debutant Josh Hull Broad, commented on this after the Englishman made his international debut in the third Test against Sri Lanka at The Oval. …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka seizes control over England and on course to win 3rd test after reaching 94-1 chasing 219

Hindustan Times

LONDON — Sri Lanka was on course for a series-closing victory over England after reaching 94-1 in its chase of 219 to win the third test at The Oval on Sunday. Sri Lanka seizes control over England and on course to win 3rd test after reaching 94-1 chasing 219 After skittling England for 156, Sri Lanka seized control late on …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka seizes control over England and on course to win 3rd test after reaching 94-1 chasing 219

Associated Press

LONDON — Sri Lanka was on course for a series-closing victory over England after reaching 94-1 in its chase of 219 to win the third test at The Oval on Sunday. After skittling England for 156, Sri Lanka seized control late on Day 3 as Pathum Nissanka played beautifully for 53 not out and was enjoying a 55-run partnership with …

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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's Maharaj wants "old fashioned Test cricket" on final day as Lanka threaten to chase down 348 in 2nd Test

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

Nissanka leads strong Sri Lanka reply after Verreynne century boosts South Africa

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

SA vs SL 2nd Test: South Africa’s Rickelton scores maiden Test century against Sri Lanka on Day 1

South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 3 Live Cricket Score and Updates from Durban

South Africa on cusp of huge win as Sri Lanka keep tottering in Durban Test

Sri Lanka win ODI series against New Zealand 2-0 after rain washes out finale in Pallekele – India TV

SL vs NZ HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd ODI: Kusal Mendis half-century helps Sri Lanka seal series against New Zealand

SL vs NZ: Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando fire Sri Lanka to thumping win in 1st ODI

NZ vs SL, 2nd T20I: Lockie Ferguson hat-trick stuns Sri Lanka, helps New Zealand level series

Ferguson hat-trick stuns Sri Lanka to level New Zealand T20 series

Kamindu Mendis putting up Don Bradman-style numbers and fast-tracking Sri Lanka's return to cricket's elite

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

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

Sri Lanka players rise in recent ICC Men's Test Rankings

ENG vs SL: How many times has Sri Lanka won in away Tests?

Sri Lanka beats England by 8 wickets for only its fourth test victory on English soil

ENG vs SL, Day 3: Sri Lanka seizes control over England, on course to win third test

"He reminds me of Mitchell Johnson": Stuart Broad on England's debutant Josh Hull

Sri Lanka seizes control over England and on course to win 3rd test after reaching 94-1 chasing 219

Sri Lanka seizes control over England and on course to win 3rd test after reaching 94-1 chasing 219