India vs Sri Lanka: Nuwan Pradeep over the moon after taking Virat Kohli's wicket
7 years, 7 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Nuwan Pradeep over the moon after taking Virat Kohli's wicket

India TV News  

Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Pradeep was the pick of the bowler for the hosts in the first Test at Galle against India. With other bowlers struggling, Pradeep picked up his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket versus India as he finished with the figures of 6/132 in the first innings. Speaking about his effort, Pradeep has expressed delight at taking the prized scalp of Indian captain Virat Kohli in the series-opener. Pradeep took 5-88 before lunch as Sri Lanka mounted a comeback in the first session.

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Champions Trophy: India bowl twice, bat just 10.4 overs; ICC introduces bizarre rule, robs Ganguly and Co. in the final
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy: India bowl twice, bat just 10.4 overs; ICC introduces bizarre rule, robs Ganguly and Co. in the final

Hindustan Times  

India and Sri Lanka contested the finals of the third edition of the Champions Trophy for a combined 110.2 overs spread over two days, and yet, there was no outright winner of the tournament in 2002, thanks to a strange playing condition that necessitated a fresh start on the reserve day. Despite Kumar Sangakkara’s painstaking 54 off 89 deliveries, Sri …

Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Mitchell Starc shines as rain saves Dhananjaya de Silva's blushes on day three
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Mitchell Starc shines as rain saves Dhananjaya de Silva's blushes on day three

ABC  

Mitchell Starc shows his difference as rain and Dinesh Chandimal save the Sri Lankan captain's blushes. Dhananjaya's brain fade sums up Sri Lanka's woes It has been a Test match to forget for Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva so far. After heading into stumps on day three 5-136 in its first innings, Sri Lanka is still 319 runs away …

'Main cricket wala Himanshu Sangwan nahi hu': Kohli fans bombard wrong identity, Pradeep Sangwan with hate messages
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Main cricket wala Himanshu Sangwan nahi hu': Kohli fans bombard wrong identity, Pradeep Sangwan with hate messages

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli’s much-anticipated return to domestic cricket after 12 years didn't go as planned, as he managed just six runs for Delhi against Railways in the first innings in Ranji Trophy. New Delhi: Delhi's Virat Kohli on the second day of a Ranji trophy cricket match between Delhi and Railways, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi The dismissal …

Sri Lanka Prepares for First Test Against Australia Without WAGs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka Prepares for First Test Against Australia Without WAGs

Deccan Chronicle  

In an interesting turn of events, it's unclear whether the Sri Lanka Cricket board took a leaf out of its Indian counterpart's book, but the home players won't have their WAGs, at least for the first Test match against the visiting Australians starting Wednesday. Tilak Varma Shines on Field as Parents Seek Blessings at Kumbh Mela In a thrilling match …

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Captain Agarwal scores unbeaten century, leads Karnataka to thrilling one-wicket win over Punjab
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3 months ago

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Captain Agarwal scores unbeaten century, leads Karnataka to thrilling one-wicket win over Punjab

The Hindu  

Mayank Agarwal played a captain’s knock to steer Karnataka to a nervous one-wicket win in an oscillating contest against Punjab in the Vijay Hazare Trophy Group C encounter in Ahmedabad. Set a target of 247, Karnataka looked to be in trouble when Punjab captain Abhishek Sharma ran through the top order to leave the side reeling at 84 for four, …

U-19 Women’s Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by four wickets, qualifies for final
3 months ago

U-19 Women’s Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by four wickets, qualifies for final

The Hindu  

Left-arm spinner Aayushi Shukla’s four-wicket haul helped India beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in its last Super Four match and qualify for the final of the U-19 Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024. Aayushi conceded only 10 runs in her four overs quota, helping India restrict the Lankans to a meagre 98 for nine after skipper Niki Prasad opted to …

Sri Lanka is 205-5 in a chase of 348 against South Africa in 2nd test
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka is 205-5 in a chase of 348 against South Africa in 2nd test

Associated Press  

GQEBERHA, South Africa — South Africa had Sri Lanka on the rack at 205-5 in a chase of 348 on the fourth day of the second test at St George’s Park on Sunday. Medium-pacer Dane Paterson and spinner Keshav Maharaj took two wickets each after fast bowler Kagiso Rabada started prising out Sri Lankans by pinning opener Dimuth Karunaratne while …

IND vs SL, U-19 Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by 7 wickets, to face Bangladesh in final
3 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs SL, U-19 Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by 7 wickets, to face Bangladesh in final

The Hindu  

India defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the semifinals of the ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup in Sharjah on Friday, setting up the summit clash with Bangladesh. Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first but the decision seemed to be backfiring when it was reduced to three for eight. Once Ayush Mhatre removed Shanmuganathan, Sri Lanka …

Sri Lanka skittled for lowest Test score as South Africa seize control of first Test
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka skittled for lowest Test score as South Africa seize control of first Test

The Independent  

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Sri Lanka bowled out for their lowest Test total during first Test against South Africa in Durban
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka bowled out for their lowest Test total during first Test against South Africa in Durban

Firstpost  

Sri Lanka’s hopes of reaching the ICC World Test Championship final for the first time ever took a massive hit as a result of getting shot out for less than 50 thanks to Marco Jansen’s seven-for. Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka leaves the field after getting dismissed by Kagiso Rabada on Day 2 of the first Test between South Africa and …

First time in 100 years! Sri Lanka register embarrassing record after getting bowled out for 42 runs
3 months, 3 weeks ago

First time in 100 years! Sri Lanka register embarrassing record after getting bowled out for 42 runs

India TV News  

The opening Test of the two-match series between South Africa and Sri Lanka is progressing at a rapid pace at the Kingsmead in Durban. Yes, Sri Lanka's batting innings lasted only for 83 balls, the lowest since 1924 and the second-lowest overall in the history of the longest format. The pitch is spicy and helpful for the bowlers but even …

Sri Lanka and rain allow South Africa only 80-4 on Day 1 of 1st test
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka and rain allow South Africa only 80-4 on Day 1 of 1st test

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — Sri Lanka reduced South Africa to 80-4 in 20.4 overs before rain washed out the rest of the first day of the first cricket test at Kingsmead on Wednesday. Aiden Markram, who has one century and one half-century in five previous tests this year, hit a couple of boundaries through cover and point in the first …

Spinners and Asalanka lead Sri Lanka to low-scoring win over New Zealand in 1st T20
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Spinners and Asalanka lead Sri Lanka to low-scoring win over New Zealand in 1st T20

Associated Press  

DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka spinners clipped the New Zealand batters on a turning pitch to win a low-scoring first Twenty20 by four wickets on Saturday. Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana shared six wickets as they bowled out New Zealand for 135 in 19.3 overs. New Zealand fast bowler Zakary Foulkes picked up three wickets in three …

Watch: KL Rahul’s unusual dismissal against Australia A at MCG as India batter’s flop show continues
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: KL Rahul’s unusual dismissal against Australia A at MCG as India batter’s flop show continues

Live Mint  

KL Rahul got bowled out in a bizarre fashion after facing 44 balls in the second innings at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday as the India batter’s struggle continued in Australia ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rahul, who is expected to open the innings in the first Test in place of Rohit Sharma, was sent early in Australia to …

Asalanka and Madushka lead Sri Lanka to 5-wicket win in ODI series opener vs. West Indies
5 months ago

Asalanka and Madushka lead Sri Lanka to 5-wicket win in ODI series opener vs. West Indies

Associated Press  

Sri Lanka secured a five-wicket win over West Indies in their opening ODI match on Sunday. Nishan Madushka scored a half-century on debut, while captain Charith Asalanka and opener Avishka Fernando contributed with crucial knocks. The match was halted due to rain, but Sri Lanka reached a competitive 234-5 with 31 deliveries to spare. The visitors were bowled out for …

Prabath Jayasuriya Takes 6/42; New Zealand All Out For 88 In SL vs NZ 2nd Test
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Prabath Jayasuriya Takes 6/42; New Zealand All Out For 88 In SL vs NZ 2nd Test

ABP News  

Prabath Jayasuriya wreaked havoc against New Zealand in the second Test of two-match series in Galle on Saturday. While centuries from Kamindu Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal had taken the hosts to a mammoth 602/5 before they decided to declare their innings, Jayasuriya's 6/42 has meant that the Kiwis were bowled out for 88 runs in their first innings, still trailing …

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand first Test; Prabath Jayasuriya shines in Sri Lankan win
6 months ago

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand first Test; Prabath Jayasuriya shines in Sri Lankan win

The Hindu  

Prabath Jayasuriya took five wickets to steer Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory on Monday against New Zealand on the final morning of the first Test in Galle. “Disappointed we didn’t get enough lead in the first innings,” New Zealand skipper Tim Southee said. “We had the game in the hand, but we threw it away.” ‘Sensational’ O’Rourke lauded O’Rourke, …

Prasidh Krishna ruled out of Duleep Trophy 2024 first round
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Prasidh Krishna ruled out of Duleep Trophy 2024 first round

The Hindu  

Karnataka pacer Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the first match of the Duleep Trophy, which begins from Thursday, September 05. Prasidh has been recuperating from a surgery he had in February this year and did not play in the recently concluded KSCA Maharaja Trophy T20 despite being roped in by eventual champion Mysuru Warriors. He last played a …

IND vs SL 3rd ODI: Sri Lanka crush India by 110 runs to win ODI series 2-0
7 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs SL 3rd ODI: Sri Lanka crush India by 110 runs to win ODI series 2-0

The Hindu  

For the third match in a row, the Sri Lankan spinners spun a web around the mighty Indian batting to bowl their side to a sensational 2-0 series triumph after beating the Men in Blue by a mammoth 110 runs in the third and final one-day international at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. The win also marked …

Sri Lanka beats India in a bilateral ODI series for the first time since 1997
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka beats India in a bilateral ODI series for the first time since 1997

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka ended a long drought of 27 years without beating India in a bilateral one-day international series when it surged to an emphatic 110-run win in the third and final match on Wednesday. India hadn’t lost a bilateral ODI series to Sri Lanka since 1997, but was bowled out for 138 in just 26.1 overs …

Rishabh Pant misses easy stumping in 3rd ODI, third umpire's mistake adds to chaos
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rishabh Pant misses easy stumping in 3rd ODI, third umpire's mistake adds to chaos

India Today  

India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant missed an easy stumping chance during the third and final ODI of the series against Sri Lanka on Wednesday, August 7 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The Sri Lankan batter failed to connect the ball and got beaten and it went straight into Pant’s gloves. pic.twitter.com/Klgc1I3T6X — ` August 7, 2024 Avishka Fernando's 96 guides …

Vandersay takes 6 wickets and Sri Lanka beats India by 32 runs in 2nd ODI to lead series 1-0
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Vandersay takes 6 wickets and Sri Lanka beats India by 32 runs in 2nd ODI to lead series 1-0

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Leg spinner Jeffrey Vandersay took a career-best six wickets to propel Sri Lanka to a 32-run win over India in their second one-day international on Sunday and a 1-0 series lead. There is certainly going to be some talk on how we need to bat in the middle overs and things like that.” This was Sri …

Let's look at Virat Kohli's stunning record against Sri Lanka ahead of 1st ODI
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Let's look at Virat Kohli's stunning record against Sri Lanka ahead of 1st ODI

Hindustan Times  

Colombo, : As Men in Blue prepare for the first ODI against Sri Lanka taking place on Friday, all eyes will be on star India batter Virat Kohli, who has a phenomenal record against Sri Lanka and loves playing in Colombo, where the entirety of the three-match series will take place. Let's look at Virat Kohli's stunning record against Sri …

Clean sweep for India as Sri Lanka crumble yet again in T20 series
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Clean sweep for India as Sri Lanka crumble yet again in T20 series

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: Sri Lanka needed 30 runs from 30 balls with nine wickets in hand but three double-wicket overs from Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh and Suryakumar Yadav pulled off a sensational tied finish before the hosts crumbled again in the Super Over to hand India—who were resting their major players—a clean sweep of the T20I series at Pallekele on Tuesday. Aided …

India beats Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in rain-reduced game to clinch T20 series
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India beats Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in rain-reduced game to clinch T20 series

Associated Press  

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka — Wrist spinner Ravi Bishnoi claimed 3-26 as India beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets with nine balls of the rain-reduced second T20 game remaining to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Bishnoi got support Sunday from left-arm spinner Axar Patel, while pacers Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh shared four wickets, as Sri Lanka …

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I Highlights: IND thrash SL by 7 wickets
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I Highlights: IND thrash SL by 7 wickets

Hindustan Times  

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I Highlights: India were asked to chase a target of 78 in eight overs after a long rain delay early in their chase and they did so with aplomb. They thus sealed a seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second T20I and confirmed their first series win under Gautam Gambhir as head coach and …

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Highlights: IND beat SL by 43 runs
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Highlights: IND beat SL by 43 runs

Hindustan Times  

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Highlights: Sri Lanka seemed set to surprise world champions India in their chase of 214 as Pathum Nissanka led their charge with a 48-ball 79. Riyan Parag reeled off the last wickets off the first two balls of the last over and India won by 43 runs.. Suryakumar Yadav earlier smashed 58 in 26 …

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Highlights: IND beat SL by 43 runs
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Highlights: IND beat SL by 43 runs

Hindustan Times  

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Highlights: Sri Lanka seemed set to surprise world champions India in their chase of 214 as Pathum Nissanka led their charge with a 48-ball 79. Riyan Parag reeled off the last wickets off the first two balls of the last over and India won by 43 runs.. Suryakumar Yadav earlier smashed 58 in 26 …

Sri Lanka survive last over scare against Pakistan; to face India in Women's Asia Cup 2024 final
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka survive last over scare against Pakistan; to face India in Women's Asia Cup 2024 final

India TV News  

The Sri Lankan cricket team pulled off a thrilling three-wicket win over Pakistan to enter the final of the Women's Asia Cup 2024 on Friday, July 26. The veteran pacer Udeshika Prabodhani gave Sri Lanka a breakthrough with two wickets in the tenth over but Pakistan managed to put a fighting total of 140/4 with captain Nida Dar and all-rounder …

ON THIS DAY | Muttiah Muralitharan Scalped His Historic 800th Test Wicket 14 Years Ago — WATCH
8 months ago

ON THIS DAY | Muttiah Muralitharan Scalped His Historic 800th Test Wicket 14 Years Ago — WATCH

ABP News  

ON THIS DAY: It was July 22, 2010, when Muttiah Muralitharan shaked hands with paradise, as he became the first ever bowler to scalp 800 wickets in Test internationals. The feat was achieved on Day 5 of the 1st Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium in Galle. I remember this day like it was …

"Batters let us down in both games": Sri Lanka captain Hasaranga after defeat against Bangladesh
9 months, 2 weeks ago

"Batters let us down in both games": Sri Lanka captain Hasaranga after defeat against Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Dallas, : Sri Lanka captain Wanindu Hasaranga laid blame on the batters after his side slipped to its second defeat in the T20 World Cup 2024 and stated that hitters let the team down in both of their matches of the tournament. "Batters let us down in both games": Sri Lanka captain Hasaranga after defeat against Bangladesh In the nail-biting …

Kohli reacts angrily to his full-toss dismissal as Bengaluru loses by 1 run to Kolkata in IPL
11 months ago

Kohli reacts angrily to his full-toss dismissal as Bengaluru loses by 1 run to Kolkata in IPL

Associated Press  

KOLKATA, India — Virat Kohli reacted angrily to his controversial dismissal after a full toss and wicketkeeper Phil Salt made good work of a wayward throw for a last-ball runout as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by one run in the Indian Premier League. In the second IPL game, left-arm spinner Sai Kishore took 4-33 to help Gujarat …

Sri Lanka on course for Test-series sweep over Bangladesh despite batting collapse
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka on course for Test-series sweep over Bangladesh despite batting collapse

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka bolstered its chance to sweep the two-Test series against Bangladesh despite suffering a batting collapse on Day 3 of the final Test on April 1. After gaining a huge lead in the first innings, Sri Lanka reached 102 for six at the stumps to extend its overall advantage to 455 runs. Sri Lanka's bowlers kept up a tight …

Sri Lanka holds 476-run lead over Bangladesh at stumps on Day 2 of 2nd Test
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka holds 476-run lead over Bangladesh at stumps on Day 2 of 2nd Test

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka kept its nose ahead in the second and final cricket Test against Bangladesh by posting a massive 531 on Day 2 Sunday, thanks to six batters getting past half-century marks. Kamindu Mendis, who scored twin centuries in the first test that Sri Lanka won by a crushing 328 runs, was stranded on 92 as the 10th wicket fell …

Mendis joins feast of fifties as Sri Lanka pile up runs
11 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 …

De Silva chasing third-straight century as Sri Lanka build big total against Bangladesh in 2nd test
11 months, 3 weeks ago

De Silva chasing third-straight century as Sri Lanka build big total against Bangladesh in 2nd test

Hindustan Times  

CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh — Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva made an unbeaten 70 as Sri Lanka reached 411-5 at lunch on Day 2 of the second and final cricket test against Bangladesh on Sunday. HT Image Fresh from his century in both innings in the first test, the Sri Lanka skipper played in aggressive fashion to push the tourists into …

Sri Lanka holds 476-run lead over Bangladesh at stumps on Day 2 of 2nd test
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka holds 476-run lead over Bangladesh at stumps on Day 2 of 2nd test

Associated Press  

CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh — Sri Lanka kept its nose ahead in the second and final cricket test against Bangladesh by posting a massive 531 on Day 2 Sunday, thanks to six batters getting past half-century marks. Kamindu Mendis, who scored twin centuries in the first test that Sri Lanka won by a crushing 328 runs, was stranded on 92 as the …

Sri Lanka openers make good progress in 2nd test against Bangladesh
11 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 …

Sri Lanka reaches 314-4 at stumps on opening day of 2nd test against Bangladesh
11 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 …

Sri Lanka reaches 314-4 at stumps on opening day of 2nd test against Bangladesh. Shakib takes 1-60
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka reaches 314-4 at stumps on opening day of 2nd test against Bangladesh. Shakib takes 1-60

Associated Press  

CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh — 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. Similar story in the …

Rajitha’s 5-wicket haul helps Sri Lanka to a 328-run win over Bangladesh in 1st cricket test
1 year ago

Rajitha’s 5-wicket haul helps Sri Lanka to a 328-run win over Bangladesh in 1st cricket test

Associated Press  

SYLHET, Bangladesh — Kasun Rajitha claimed 5-56 as Sri Lanka bowled Bangladesh out for 182 in its second innings Monday to clinch a 328-run victory in the first cricket test. Bangladesh was set an improbable 511-run victory target after Sri Lanka rode on centuries in each innings from Kamindu Mendis and skipper Dhananjaya de Silva. Rather than going with the …

Rajitha takes five wickets as Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh in first Test
1 year ago

Rajitha takes five wickets as Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh in first Test

New Indian Express  

SYLHET: Kasun Rajitha claimed his second five-wicket haul in Test cricket as Sri Lanka crushed Bangladesh by 328 runs on Monday in Sylhet to go 1-0 up in the two-match series. Overnight batsman Mominul Haque scored 87 not out for Bangladesh to delay the inevitable, before Lahiru Kumara took the final wicket. "The wicket had something for the fast bowlers," …

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

Karunaratne half-ton keeps Sri Lanka in control against Bangladesh
1 year 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 …

Sri Lanka reduces Bangladesh to 32-3 to end day one on top in first cricket test
1 year ago

Sri Lanka reduces Bangladesh to 32-3 to end day one on top in first cricket test

The Hindu  

Skipper Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis hit centuries as Sri Lanka recovered from early trouble to end day one on top in the opening cricket test on March 22. Khaled struck in the second over after Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and put Sri Lanka in to bat. Kamindu raised his maiden century off 126 balls, …

Seamers put Sri Lanka in control as Bangladesh chase 280
1 year ago

Seamers put Sri Lanka in control as Bangladesh chase 280

Hindustan Times  

Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis both hit knocks of 102 to help Sri Lanka post 280 in their first innings before their seamers rattled Bangladesh on the opening day of the first Test in Sylhet on Friday. HT Image Bangladesh finished the day 32-3, trailing Sri Lanka by 248 runs, with Vishwa Fernando and Kasun Rajitha striking early in …

Sri Lanka reduces Bangladesh to 32-3 to end day one on top in first cricket test
1 year ago

Sri Lanka reduces Bangladesh to 32-3 to end day one on top in first cricket test

Associated Press  

SYLHET, Bangladesh — Skipper Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis hit centuries as Sri Lanka recovered from early trouble to end day one on top in the opening cricket test on Friday. Khaled struck in the second over after Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and put Sri Lanka in to bat. Kamindu raised his maiden century off …

Concussion sub Tanzid guides Bangladesh to series-clinching win over Sri Lanka in 3rd ODI
1 year ago

Concussion sub Tanzid guides Bangladesh to series-clinching win over Sri Lanka in 3rd ODI

The Hindu  

Concussion substitute Tanzid Hasan hammered 84 off 81 balls to help Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in the third one-day international and seal a 2-1 victory in the series on Monday. When legspinner Wanindu Hasaranga had Tanzid caught by Charith Asalanka at long-on after building pressure on him with a series of dot balls, Sri Lanka got a …

Sri Lanka revive World Cup 'timed out' controversy to mock Bangladesh after series win, BAN captain doesn't hold back
1 year ago

Sri Lanka revive World Cup 'timed out' controversy to mock Bangladesh after series win, BAN captain doesn't hold back

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka sealed a 28-run victory against Bangladesh in the third T20I, to seal a series-clinching 2-1 victory, in Sylhet on Saturday. During the World Cup, Sri Lanka's Angelo Matthews was timed out after his helmet strap broke, with Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan refusing to withdraw his appeal. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto didn't react well to Sri Lanka's …

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: Prabath Jayasuriya stars with the ball as hosts down Afghans in one-off Test
1 year, 1 month ago

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: Prabath Jayasuriya stars with the ball as hosts down Afghans in one-off Test

Firstpost  

Colombo: Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya finished with eight wickets in the match to lead Sri Lanka to an emphatic 10-wicket win in the only test against Afghanistan, wrapping up the victory on the fourth day on Monday. Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal formed Sri Lanka’s backbone in the fist innings which helped them score 439 runs and take a 241 …

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