Sri Lanka players rise in recent ICC Men's Test Rankings
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 recently-completed series, with the likes of skipper Dhananjaya de Silva, middle-order performer Kamindu Mendis and opener Pathum Nissanka leading the way with the bat for the island nation. It's not all bad news for England though, with stand-in skipper Ollie Pope gaining seven places and improving to equal 27th following a century in the first innings against Sri Lanka and keeper Jamie Smith jumps six spots to equal 30th after a quickfire half-century in the second innings. There's more gains and further career-best ratings for a trio of Sri Lanka players on the latest Test bowler rankings, with Vishwa Fernando leading the way by gaining 13 spots to move to equal 31st following five wickets during the Test against England.

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Smriti Mandhana closes in on top spot in ODIs and T20Is
4 hours, 13 minutes ago

Smriti Mandhana closes in on top spot in ODIs and T20Is

The Hindu  

Swashbuckling Indian batter Smriti Mandhana closed in on the top spot while occupying the second slot in both the ICC T20I and ODI batting rankings released on Tuesday. The bottom half of the ODI batting top-ten meanwhile saw multiple shuffles, as ICC Women's Championship action played out across the world. While there was little change in top ten bowling rankings …

Bevon Jacobs included in New Zealand’s T20 squad for Sri Lanka series
2 days, 2 hours ago

Bevon Jacobs included in New Zealand’s T20 squad for Sri Lanka series

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — South Africa-born batter Bevon Jacobs has been named in New Zealand’s Twenty20 squad for the first time for a three-match series against Sri Lanka, weeks after being picked by the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League auction. Jacobs, Foulkes and Robinson have not been named in the New Zealand squad for the three-match one-day series …

WTC Test rankings: Where do India stand in WTC points table after 3rd Test draw vs Australia? How Can IND qualify?
6 days, 18 hours ago

WTC Test rankings: Where do India stand in WTC points table after 3rd Test draw vs Australia? How Can IND qualify?

Live Mint  

WTC Test Rankings: The Indian cricket team have kept their chances alive in the race for place in World Test Championship final after settling for a draw in the rain-hit third Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. While India have two more Tests left in this cycle, South Africa will play two Tests against Pakistan while Australia will …

WTC 2023-25 Points Table Updated after AUS vs IND 3rd Test: India remains third after draw; Australia second behind South Africa
6 days, 20 hours ago

WTC 2023-25 Points Table Updated after AUS vs IND 3rd Test: India remains third after draw; Australia second behind South Africa

The Hindu  

India held Australia to a draw in the rain-marred third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Brisbane to keep the series level at 1-1 heading into the final two Tests. With the stalemate, India remains in third place in the World Test Championship table although its PCT dropped to 55.88. Similarly, Australia’s PCT dropped to 58.89 and the Pat Cummins-led side remains …

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Pat Cummins overtakes Sir Garfield Sobers in unique feat on a frustrating Day 4 for Australia
1 week ago

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Pat Cummins overtakes Sir Garfield Sobers in unique feat on a frustrating Day 4 for Australia

Live Mint  

On a frustrating day for the Australian cricket team in the ongoing third Test on Tuesday, captain Pat Cummins shone bright with four wickets as he surpassed legendary Garfield Sobers and New Zealand's Daniel Vettori to become the third-highest wicket-taker as a skipper in Tests. The Australian skipper dismissed the entire Indian middle-order which included the likes of Rishabh Pant, …

ICC Women’s Rankings: Smriti Mandhana moves to top 3 in both ODI and T20I standings
1 week ago

ICC Women’s Rankings: Smriti Mandhana moves to top 3 in both ODI and T20I standings

The Hindu  

Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana jumped three places to take the second spot in the latest ICC Women’s ODI Rankings while she went up one place to third in the T20I standings. Smriti is fresh off a century against Australia in the final ODI in Perth and backed it up with a classy 54 against West Indies in the first fixture …

Gambhir's harsh Ravindra Jadeja treatment called out as world no. 1 all-rounder's stat better than Sachin, Kohli, Rohit
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1 week ago

Gambhir's harsh Ravindra Jadeja treatment called out as world no. 1 all-rounder's stat better than Sachin, Kohli, Rohit

Hindustan Times  

Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul emerged as the key difference between India and a potential defeat at Brisbane as the two batters raised hopes of avoiding a follow-on against Australia at the Gabba. Rahul top-scored with 84, while Jadeja's 25th Test half-century added some grace to India's first innings as the visitors try to force a draw. Jadeja joined forces …

AUS vs IND Dream11 Fantasy Team: Match prediction, captaincy picks and playing XIs for 3rd Test
1 week, 5 days ago

AUS vs IND Dream11 Fantasy Team: Match prediction, captaincy picks and playing XIs for 3rd Test

India TV News  

AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction: The Indian cricket team will target a comeback after a heavy defeat in the second Test match against Australia. Match Details: Match: India tour of Australia 2024-25, 3rd Test match Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane Date & Time: Saturday, December 14 at 5:50 AM IST and 10:20 PM Local Time Broadcast and Live Streaming: Star Sports …

India women’s ODI side needs more all-rounders: Anjum Chopra
1 week, 5 days ago

India women’s ODI side needs more all-rounders: Anjum Chopra

Hindustan Times  

Tough questions loom for Harmanpreet Kaur and her team as Australia clean swept over India in their home ODI series. Australia’s home dominance continued as they clean swept India in the three-match ODI series on Wednesday. In the third ODI, Mandhana’s century put India on track before a mighty collapse that saw them lose 7 wickets for 26 runs. India’s …

Dazzling Harry Brook can lead a new ‘Fab Four’ in Test cricket – who else can join him?
1 week, 5 days ago

Dazzling Harry Brook can lead a new ‘Fab Four’ in Test cricket – who else can join him?

The Independent  

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Harry Brook replaces Joe Root as world’s top-ranked Test batter
1 week, 6 days ago

Harry Brook replaces Joe Root as world’s top-ranked Test batter

The Independent  

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ICC Test Rankings: Bumrah, Jadeja reign at the top
1 week, 6 days ago

ICC Test Rankings: Bumrah, Jadeja reign at the top

Deccan Chronicle  

Team India star pacer Jasprit Bumrah and senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja held on to their top positions in the ICC bowlers' and all-rounders' charts respectively in the red-ball format on Wednesday. Despite missing his place in the first two test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, Jadeja managed to hold his top spot on the Test rankings for all-rounders with 415 …

IND vs AUS: 3 bold decisions Team India must make against Australia in Brisbane Test
1 week, 6 days ago

IND vs AUS: 3 bold decisions Team India must make against Australia in Brisbane Test

Firstpost  

Indian cricket team could make a few bold decisions in Brisbane following their 10-wicket loss to Australia in the second Test in Adelaide recently. Regular skipper Rohit Sharma returned for the second Test in Adelaide, which was a pink ball affair, but questionable tactics led to batting collapses in both innings as India suffered a 10-wicket loss. A defeat in …

ICC Test rankings: Brooks replaces Root as No. 1 batter; Bumrah, Jadeja top bowlers and all-rounders list
1 week, 6 days ago

ICC Test rankings: Brooks replaces Root as No. 1 batter; Bumrah, Jadeja top bowlers and all-rounders list

The Hindu  

Joe Root’s reign as the number one Test batter ended on Wednesday after teammate Harry Brooks replaced him at the top of the ICC Test batting rankings. Root held the top spot since July this year when he displaced former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson from the No.1 position. He’s so hard to bowl to.” ICC Test Rankings: Top five …

ICC Test rankings: Brook replaces Root as No. 1 batter; Bumrah, Jadeja top bowlers and all-rounders list
1 week, 6 days ago

ICC Test rankings: Brook replaces Root as No. 1 batter; Bumrah, Jadeja top bowlers and all-rounders list

The Hindu  

Joe Root’s reign as the number one Test batter ended on Wednesday after teammate Harry Brook replaced him at the top of the ICC Test batting rankings. Brook has 898 rating points, one more than Root, and joins Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar with the equal 34th-highest rating of all time for Test batters. He’s so hard to bowl to.” ICC …

Sri Lanka to tour New Zealand for white-ball series in December and January
2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka to tour New Zealand for white-ball series in December and January

India Today  

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced that the Sri Lanka Men’s National Team will tour New Zealand in December 2024 and January 2025 to compete in a white-ball series featuring both T20Is and ODIs. New Zealand toured Sri Lanka for a three-match ODI series in November 2024 with the Islanders securing a historic ODI series win. This victory gave Sri Lanka …

2024 Lanka T10 Super League kicks off in Sri Lanka on Wednesday, final squad announced
2 weeks ago

2024 Lanka T10 Super League kicks off in Sri Lanka on Wednesday, final squad announced

Hindustan Times  

Kandy, : The highly anticipated 2024 Lanka T10 Super League is set to commence on December 11 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, marking a new chapter in Sri Lankan cricket, a release said on Tuesday. 2024 Lanka T10 Super League kicks off in Sri Lanka on Wednesday, final squad announced The tournament, featuring six dynamic franchises, will showcase an …

IND vs AUS: Cheteshwar Pujara feels Team India will only make one change for Brisbane Test
2 weeks ago

IND vs AUS: Cheteshwar Pujara feels Team India will only make one change for Brisbane Test

Firstpost  

Cheteshwar Pujara feels that the Indian cricket team could bring in Washington Sundar for R Ashwin in the third Tet against Australia at Brisbane. Cheteshwar Pujara doesn’t see the Indian cricket team making multiple changes in the third Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane which starts on 14 December. Pujara backs Harshit Rana The 36-year-old Pujara, who was …

AUS-W vs IND-W, 3rd ODI: India aims to avoid clean sweep against Australia
2 weeks ago

AUS-W vs IND-W, 3rd ODI: India aims to avoid clean sweep against Australia

The Hindu  

A battered and bruised India will look to avoid a clean sweep and address some glaring issues ahead of next year’s 50-over World Cup at home when it faces Australia in the third and final women’s ODI here on Wednesday. Richa’s 54 has been the highest score by an Indian batter in the series, in stark contrast to the two …

5 highest individual scores by Indian batters at Gabba in Tests; Rishabh Pant not on list
2 weeks, 1 day ago

5 highest individual scores by Indian batters at Gabba in Tests; Rishabh Pant not on list

India TV News  

Image Source : Getty 1/5 1. Shubman Gill, playing just his third-ever Test match - all on Australian soil - probably laid the foundation for India's historic run-chase at the Gabba in 2021. Gill's backfoot punches and short-arm jabs became popular as he missed what would have been a scintillating ton by just nine runs Image Source : Getty/ICC 2/5 …

WTC Final Scenarios: How India, Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka can qualify after latest results
Top News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

WTC Final Scenarios: How India, Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka can qualify after latest results

Firstpost  

While India slipped to the third spot in the ICC World Test Championship points table following their 10-wicket loss at the hands of Australia in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide, South Africa moved to the top spot with their 109-run victory over Sri Lanka in Gqeberha, completing a 2-0 sweep in the process. AP The race to the ICC World …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Bavuma hails team effort after South Africa seal series win
2 weeks, 1 day ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Bavuma hails team effort after South Africa seal series win

The Hindu  

South African captain Temba Bavuma said his team’s 109-run win in the second Test against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park on Monday was a big step forward for a largely inexperienced group of players. I don’t know what the maths looks like but we’re playing good cricket and we want it to continue.” Bavuma was named player of the …

SA's Maharaj wants "old fashioned Test cricket" on final day as Lanka threaten to chase down 348 in 2nd Test
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka 2-0 to lead World Test Championship table
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka 2-0 to lead World Test Championship table

Al Jazeera  

Maharaj’s five-for helps South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs and leap ahead of Australia and India on the WTC table. South Africa have secured a 109-run victory over Sri Lanka on the last day of the second Test at St George’s Park to complete a 2-0 sweep of the series and lead the World Test Championship points table. …

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

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

Australia bounces back to beat India by 10 wickets in 2nd test and level series
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Australia bounces back to beat India by 10 wickets in 2nd test and level series

Associated Press  

ADELAIDE, Australia — Australia bounced back from a heavy home defeat to level the Border-Gavaskar test series at 1-1 after a comprehensive 10-wicket win in the second test against India on Sunday. “I think being one down, no doubt there’s a little bit more on it trying to level up the series.” Resuming at 128-5 in the second innings, India …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Dhananjaya de Silva-Mendis stand keeps Sri Lanka alive on Day 4
2 weeks, 3 days ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Dhananjaya de Silva-Mendis stand keeps Sri Lanka alive on Day 4

India Today  

The second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka is set for a thrilling conclusion as both teams chase a result that could shape their aspirations for the ICC World Test Championship final. At stumps on Day 4, Sri Lanka were 205 for 5, needing 143 runs to pull off a record-breaking chase of 348, while South Africa required five …

Rohit Sharma matches Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni with horror run as Test captain
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma matches Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni with horror run as Test captain

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma's return to the team after his short family break was not successful. Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Datta Gaekwad and MK Pataudi are the five others to have lost 4 or more Test matches in a row as an India captain. IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Highlights | Full Scorecard India captains who have lost …

South Africa leads Sri Lanka by 221 runs in 2nd test
2 weeks, 3 days ago

South Africa leads Sri Lanka by 221 runs in 2nd test

Associated Press  

GQEBERHA, South Africa — South Africa was building a defendable total against Sri Lanka as it reached 191-3 in its second innings and a lead of 221 runs on day three Saturday of the second test. But its first innings was stopped at 328, short of South Africa’s total by 30 runs, after a maiden five-wicket haul by medium-pacer Dane …

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

IND vs SL, U-19 Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by 7 wickets, to face Bangladesh in final
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

India vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: AUS reach 86/1, trail by 94 runs; IND fold for 180
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: AUS reach 86/1, trail by 94 runs; IND fold for 180

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: Australia posted 86/1 in 33 overs at Stumps against India on Day 1 of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy’s second Test in Perth, on Friday. Earlier, Nitish Kumar Reddy squeezed out as many runs as possible from the tail and took India to a score of 180 batting first in the pink-ball Test against Australia …

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

India TV Sports Wrap on December 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

India are up against Australia in the pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories India bat first against Australia in pink-ball Test in Adelaide India are batting first against Australia after winning the toss in the second Test. Rohit Sharma returns to captain India in pink-ball Test in Adelaide Oval Rohit Sharma has returned …

Amid the crash and bash of T20 cricket, bowlers have slowly reclaimed control in Tests and the game is better for it
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Amid the crash and bash of T20 cricket, bowlers have slowly reclaimed control in Tests and the game is better for it

ABC  

Conversations surrounding cricket since the introduction of the shorter formats of the game have been dominated by the balance of power between the bat and ball. The numbers behind the resurgence of the ball in Tests Assessing the numbers in Test cricket over the last decade compared to the decade that preceded it makes for some interesting reading. Firstly, of …

Australia vs India, 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction: AUS v IND predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Australia vs India, 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction: AUS v IND predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads

The Hindu  

India will take on Australia in the second match of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Adelaide Oval starting on Friday, December 6. FOLLOW LIVE: Catch all the live action from Day 1 of the Adelaide Test between Australia and India Australia will be without ace pacer Josh Hazlewood after he suffered a side strain during the first Test. Predicted …

Aus vs Ind, pink-ball Test predicted XI: Rohit in middle, Ashwin set to return
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Aus vs Ind, pink-ball Test predicted XI: Rohit in middle, Ashwin set to return

India Today  

Australia were hammered by 295 runs in the series opener in Perth, but the hosts seem to have backed their players for the second one, a pink-ball Test, starting December 6 in Adelaide. Dhruv Jurel and Devdutt Padikkal are likely to make way for Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, who has recovered from a fractured thumb that ruled him out …

India vs Australia Perth Test: Key stats, important trivia and all you need to know
2 weeks, 6 days ago

India vs Australia Perth Test: Key stats, important trivia and all you need to know

The Hindu  

35 The number of sixes accumulated by Yashasvi Jaiswal in 2024. Batters with the maximum number of Test sixes in a calendar year Sixes Year Batter For M Inns Runs Ave. 6s/inn Balls/6 35+ 2024 Yashasvi Jaiswal India 12 23 1280 58.18 1.52 50.42 33 2014 Brendon McCullum New Zealand 9 16 1164 72.75 2.06 48.61 26 2022 Ben Stokes …

Harry Brook trumps Yashasvi Jaiswal in ICC Test rankings after majestic 171
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3 weeks ago

Harry Brook trumps Yashasvi Jaiswal in ICC Test rankings after majestic 171

India Today  

England's rising star, Harry Brook, has further solidified his position as one of the world's premier Test batters of the current generation. Brook’s career-high rating now sees him just 41 points behind his compatriot and former England captain Joe Root, who retains the top spot despite a rare failure in the same Test. Brook’s rapid rise in the rankings showcases …

ICC Test rankings update: Harry Brook replaces Yashasvi Jaiswal at No.2, Marco Jansen storms into top 10
3 weeks ago

ICC Test rankings update: Harry Brook replaces Yashasvi Jaiswal at No.2, Marco Jansen storms into top 10

India TV News  

Yashasvi Jaiswal lost his world No.2 place in the updated ICC men's Test batting rankings on Wednesday. Despite scoring a big hundred in the first Test match against Australia, the Indian opener lost his position to England's Harry Brook. The English youngster also registered a brilliant knock of 171 in the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch to jump …

World Test Championship Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for the WTC final after South Africa beat Sri Lanka?
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

World Test Championship Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for the WTC final after South Africa beat Sri Lanka?

The Hindu  

South Africa wrapped up a 233-run win over Sri Lanka and medium-pacer Marco Jansen finished with 11 wickets in the first Test on Saturday. After the win against Sri Lanka in the two-Test series, South Africa is now second in the WTC table with 59.26 percentage of points won. Australia, on the other hand, will need to bounce back in …

WTC 2023-25 Points Table Updated after SA vs SL 1st Test: South Africa jumps to second spot after 233-run win over Sri Lanka
3 weeks, 3 days ago

WTC 2023-25 Points Table Updated after SA vs SL 1st Test: South Africa jumps to second spot after 233-run win over Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

South Africa beat Sri Lanka at the first Test in Kingsmead by 233 runs to jump to the second spot on the World Test Championship standings on Saturday. READ: AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: Chance for Boland to shine in Adelaide after injury woes keep Hazlewood out Set an improbable target of 516, Sri Lanka started the fourth day in …

How South Africa’s win over Sri Lanka in 1st Test makes India and Australia’s road to WTC final more daunting
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

How South Africa’s win over Sri Lanka in 1st Test makes India and Australia’s road to WTC final more daunting

Hindustan Times  

The road to the World Test Championship final is getting more competitive with each passing day. With South Africa's win over Sri Lanka in the first Test by 233 runs at Kingsmead, Durban, it is time to bring the permutations and combinations into the mix. Top 15 buys at IPL 2025 Auction Share Via Copy Link Rishabh Pant ₹ 27 …

Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

Nov 29 - Captain Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs both scored half-centuries as South Africa continued to build an imposing lead over Sri Lanka in their second innings on the third day of the first test on Friday, going 382 runs ahead at lunch. Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka Bavuma scored a second successive 50 to mark …

Sri Lanka skittled for lowest Test score as South Africa seize control of first Test
3 weeks, 5 days ago

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

The Independent  

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Sri Lanka blown away for 42 and South Africa leads Durban test by 281 runs
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Sri Lanka blown away for 42 and South Africa leads Durban test by 281 runs

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — South Africa led Sri Lanka by 281 runs in the first cricket test at Kingsmead by the end of a dramatic second day in which 19 wickets fell on Thursday. Sri Lanka appeared to be in control at lunch after South Africa was bowled out for a seemingly pitiful 191. Just how badly Sri Lanka used …

Marco Jansen wreaks havoc with 7 wickets in just 6.5 overs as Sri Lanka bundled for 42; register their lowest Test score
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Marco Jansen wreaks havoc with 7 wickets in just 6.5 overs as Sri Lanka bundled for 42; register their lowest Test score

Hindustan Times  

In one of the most shocking displays of batting in recent memory, Sri Lanka was bowled out for a record-low 42 in their first innings of the Durban Test against South Africa on Thursday. This total wasn't only Sri Lanka's lowest-ever score in a Test match, but also stands as the lowest total by any team against South Africa. Top …

Sri Lanka all out for record-low 42 in Durban cricket test
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Sri Lanka all out for record-low 42 in Durban cricket test

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — Sri Lanka was bowled out by South Africa for 42 at Kingsmead on Thursday, its lowest total in test cricket. South Africa needed only 83 legal deliveries — 13.5 overs — to rout the Sri Lankans in their first innings. The 42 was also a record low for a test at Kingsmead, and the record low …

First time in 100 years! Sri Lanka register embarrassing record after getting bowled out for 42 runs
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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