Watch: Kohli, Jayasuriya engage in long chat after DRS controversy in 2nd ODI
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Kohli, Jayasuriya engage in long chat after DRS controversy in 2nd ODI

India Today  

Star India batter Virat Kohli and Sri Lanka’s interim head coach Sanath Jayasuriya were seen involved in a long chat after the second ODI between the two teams on Sunday, August 4 at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Hence, once the Sri Lankan coach and the India star had a face off they were seen having some discussion although it’s not sure whether the duo was discussing about the controversial DRS decision. Sri Lanka take 1-0 lead in the series However, the decision didn’t have a large impact on the game as Kohli was later trapped in front of the stumps by Jeffrey Vandersay for 14. Sri Lanka haven't beaten Inda in a bilateral ODI series since 1997 Published By: Rishabh Beniwal Published On: Aug 5, 2024

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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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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

First time since 2012! Sri Lanka claim series win over New Zealand with nerve-wracking finish in 2nd ODI
1 month, 1 week ago

First time since 2012! Sri Lanka claim series win over New Zealand with nerve-wracking finish in 2nd ODI

India TV News  

Sri Lanka continued their impressive dominance in ODIs at home in the ongoing calendar year as they pipped a resilient New Zealand in the second ODI of the series by three wickets to take an unassailable lead. Chasing 210 for a series win, Sri Lanka kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Earlier in the day, Sri Lanka won the toss …

SL vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Battling Kusal guides Sri Lanka to series win over New Zealand
1 month, 1 week ago

SL vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Battling Kusal guides Sri Lanka to series win over New Zealand

The Hindu  

Kusal Mendis overcame injury to score a half-century that helped Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by three wickets in their rain-shortened second one-day international at Pallekele on Sunday and clinch the three-match series 2-0. It was Sri Lanka’s first ODI series victory over New Zealand since 2012 and their fifth bilateral series win of 2024. Mark Chapman and Mitchell Hay …

Battling Kusal guides Sri Lanka to ODI series win over NZ
1 month, 1 week ago

Battling Kusal guides Sri Lanka to ODI series win over NZ

Hindustan Times  

Nov 17 - Kusal Mendis overcame injury to score a workmanlike half-century that helped Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by three wickets in their rain-shortened second one-day international at Pallekele on Sunday and clinch the three-match series 2-0. Battling Kusal guides Sri Lanka to ODI series win over NZ Chasing 210 to win, Sri Lanka struggled for partnerships on a …

Sri Lanka beats New Zealand in 2nd ODI to win another home series
1 month, 1 week ago

Sri Lanka beats New Zealand in 2nd ODI to win another home series

Associated Press  

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka — Kusal Mendis hit a patient 74 not out as Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by three wickets under the DLS method with six balls remaining on Sunday in the rain-hit second ODI. It was Sri Lanka’s fifth ODI series win at home in 2024 after it had beaten Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, India and West Indies. Off-spinner Michael …

Kusal Mendis stars with 74* as Sri Lanka clinch ODI series vs New Zealand
1 month, 1 week ago

Kusal Mendis stars with 74* as Sri Lanka clinch ODI series vs New Zealand

India Today  

Sri Lanka continue their domination at home as they take a 2-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series against New Zealand. Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by three wickets in the rain-affected match at the Pallekele Stadium in Pallekele. Vandersay's five-wicket haul in the first innings, followed by Kusal Mendis's unbeaten knock of 74 runs was key in Sri Lanka …

India's batting collapse leaves them 25 runs short of completing famous 3-0 sweep
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's batting collapse leaves them 25 runs short of completing famous 3-0 sweep

The Hindu  

New Zealand completed an unprecedented 3-0 series sweep in India, defeating the hosts in Mumbai. Rishabh Pant shone with a magnificent 64, while Ajaz Patel and Glenn Phillips took crucial wickets with their bowling. New Zealand won the opening match in Bengaluru by eight wickets and wrapped up the series in Pune with a 113-run win.

Asalanka's Unmatched Domination as Sri Lanka Clinches Series 2-0
2 months ago

Asalanka's Unmatched Domination as Sri Lanka Clinches Series 2-0

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka clinched the series 2-0 with a convincing victory in the second ODI against the West Indies. Charith Asalanka shone with a half-century, while Sherfane Rutherford and Gudakesh Motie contributed significantly with their batting performances. Asalanka's bowling exploits, including 4-40, restricted the West Indies' scoring. Despite early wickets, the hosts fought back with a partnership between Nishan Madushka and …

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand first Test; Prabath Jayasuriya shines in Sri Lankan win
3 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, …

1st Test: Jayasuriya takes five to lead Sri Lanka to 1-0 series lead vs New Zealand
3 months ago

1st Test: Jayasuriya takes five to lead Sri Lanka to 1-0 series lead vs New Zealand

India Today  

Star spinner Prabath Jayasuriya picked a superb five-wicket haul to help Sri Lanka secure a 63-run victory over New Zealand in the opening Test match in Galle, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series on Monday. Prabath Jayasuriya’s five-wicket haul scripts a memorable Sri Lanka win over New Zealand 👏 ðŸ‡ñ🇰 go up 1-0 in the series ðŸ”å#WTC25 | …

Vaughan warns England against 'taking the mick' after Sri Lanka collapse
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Vaughan warns England against 'taking the mick' after Sri Lanka collapse

Hindustan Times  

Michael Vaughan has warned England against "take the mick out of the game" after a careless batting display against Sri Lanka in the third Test at the Oval. Vaughan warns England against 'taking the mick' after Sri Lanka collapse England, well-placed at 221-3 come stumps on the opening day, were dismissed for 325 all out in their first innings as …

Sri Lanka battle to stay in contest as England face tricky chase at Old Trafford
4 months ago

Sri Lanka battle to stay in contest as England face tricky chase at Old Trafford

The Independent  

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SL vs IND: Theekshana takes a dig at 'good wickets' and 'small boundaries' in India
4 months, 2 weeks ago

SL vs IND: Theekshana takes a dig at 'good wickets' and 'small boundaries' in India

India Today  

Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana took a dig at the small boundaries and good wickets in India after Sri Lanka’s historic series win over the Men in Blue. Notably, Sri Lanka beat India by 110 runs in the third and final ODI of the series on Wednesday, August 7 at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Commenting on India’s series defeat, Theekshana said …

"Spin was our strength": Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka after beating India in 3rd ODI
4 months, 2 weeks ago

"Spin was our strength": Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka after beating India in 3rd ODI

Hindustan Times  

Colombo, : After beating India in the third ODI match of the series by 110 runs, Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka said that spin was their strength and they backed it in the game. "Spin was our strength": Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka after beating India in 3rd ODI With the dominating victory, the hosts won the series 2-0 against …

IND vs SL 3rd ODI: Sri Lanka crush India by 110 runs to win ODI series 2-0
4 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
4 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
4 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 …

India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI: Fantasy 11 Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI: Fantasy 11 Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis

Hindustan Times  

India will clash with Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday. India likely XI Batters - Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer All-Rounders - Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Riyan Parag Wicketkeeper - KL Rahul Bowlers - Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav Sri Lanka likely XI Batters - Charith …

Sanath Jayasuriya stops Virat Kohli during post-match handshake, has intense chat in wake of DRS incident during 2nd ODI
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sanath Jayasuriya stops Virat Kohli during post-match handshake, has intense chat in wake of DRS incident during 2nd ODI

Hindustan Times  

For the first time since December 1997, India have failed to clinch victory in a bilateral series against Sri Lanka after the home team stunned the two-time world champions in the second ODI match of the three-game contest in Colombo on Sunday. Jeffrey Vandersay, who only made the playing XI after Wanindu Hasaranga incurred a hamstring injury, picked a record …

SL vs IND ODIs | Vandersay’s six-wicket haul bowls Sri Lanka to series lead
4 months, 2 weeks ago

SL vs IND ODIs | Vandersay’s six-wicket haul bowls Sri Lanka to series lead

The Hindu  

For the Indian fans, the memories of Sri Lankan bowlers like Chaminda Vaas, Muttiah Muralitharan and Ajantha Mendis running through the Men in Blue in ODIs would trigger painful memories. Leg-spinner Jeffery Vandersay joined that list when he spun a web around the Indian batting line-up to bowl his side to a 32-run win in the second ODI at the …

IND in SL, Second ODI: Teams seek perfect formula to crack the finishing code
4 months, 3 weeks ago

IND in SL, Second ODI: Teams seek perfect formula to crack the finishing code

The Hindu  

It is often said, ‘lightning never strikes twice’. Though Sri Lankan interim head coach Sanath Jayasuriya said on the eve of the opening game that he hoped to get good surfaces suitable for one-day cricket, it remains to be seen if the strip for Sunday’s game will be drastically different. Later, the spinners maximised the conditions to avoid the ignominy …

Asalanka bowls Sri Lanka to a tie against India in ODI series opener
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Asalanka bowls Sri Lanka to a tie against India in ODI series opener

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka took two wickets with successive balls to hold India to a tie in their one-day international series opener on Friday. Dunith Wellalage’s maiden ODI half-century, an unbeaten 67 off 65 deliveries including seven boundaries and two sixes, was crucial in rescuing Sri Lanka from 101-5. Fast bowler Asitha Fernando’s inswinger bowled …

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI highlights: Series opener ends in a historic tie
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI highlights: Series opener ends in a historic tie

Hindustan Times  

Leading India from the front in his first 50-over game after the heartbreaking 2023 World Cup final, skipper Rohit Sharma smashed a quick-fire half-century in the opening One Day International of the three-match series against hosts Sri Lanka at the R.Premadasa Stadium on Friday. Though Rohit's knock laid the foundation for a successful run-chase in the series opener, Sri Lanka …

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI highlights: Series opener ends in a historic tie
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI highlights: Series opener ends in a historic tie

Hindustan Times  

Leading India from the front in his first 50-over game after the heartbreaking 2023 World Cup final, skipper Rohit Sharma smashed a quick-fire half-century in the opening One Day International of the three-match series against hosts Sri Lanka at the R.Premadasa Stadium on Friday. Though Rohit's knock laid the foundation for a successful run-chase in the series opener, Sri Lanka …

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI highlights: Series opener ends in a historic tie
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI highlights: Series opener ends in a historic tie

Hindustan Times  

Leading India from the front in his first 50-over game after the heartbreaking 2023 World Cup final, skipper Rohit Sharma smashed a quick-fire half-century in the opening One Day International of the three-match series against hosts Sri Lanka at the R.Premadasa Stadium on Friday. Though Rohit's knock laid the foundation for a successful run-chase in the series opener, Sri Lanka …

Suryakumar Yadav refuses to take credit for bowling impeccable last over ahead of Siraj: 'I'm not captain, I'm a leader'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav refuses to take credit for bowling impeccable last over ahead of Siraj: 'I'm not captain, I'm a leader'

Hindustan Times  

India captain Suryakumar Yadav refused to take credit for deciding to bowl the last over in the third T20I against Sri Lanka in Pallekele. Suryakumar Yadav picked up a couple of wickets and gave away only five runs in the last over to take the India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I to Super Over. When Surya was asked about his …

Clean sweep for India as Sri Lanka crumble yet again in T20 series
4 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 vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I Highlights: IND beat SL in Super Over
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I Highlights: IND beat SL in Super Over

Hindustan Times  

India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I Highlights: Sri Lanka needed just 30 to win off the last five overs but then collapsed in the most extraordinary fashion to end up only tying the scores. Sri Lanka earlier kept things steady with Kusal Perera seemingly putting them on the way to preventing India from doing a clean sweep of the series. …

India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I Highlights: IND beat SL in Super Over
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I Highlights: IND beat SL in Super Over

Hindustan Times  

India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I Highlights: Sri Lanka needed just 30 to win off the last five overs but then collapsed in the most extraordinary fashion to end up only tying the scores. Sri Lanka earlier kept things steady with Kusal Perera seemingly putting them on the way to preventing India from doing a clean sweep of the series. …

India beats Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in rain-reduced game to clinch T20 series
4 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 …

Sri Lanka women’s team thrashes India by eight wickets to claim their first-ever Asia Cup title
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka women’s team thrashes India by eight wickets to claim their first-ever Asia Cup title

Firstpost  

Sri Lankan women’s cricket team thrashed Harmanpreet Kaur-led India by eight wickets to win their first Asia Cup title. The Sri Lankan women’s cricket team clinched the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 title on Sunday after beating India by eight wickets at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Kavisha Dilhari smashed a six off Pooja Vastrakar in the penultimate over of …

Mandhana''s fifty propels India to 165/6 against SL in women''s Asia Cup final
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mandhana''s fifty propels India to 165/6 against SL in women''s Asia Cup final

Hindustan Times  

Dambulla, Smirti Mandhana’s conditions-defying half-century powered India to a fighting 165 for six against Sri Lanka in the women’s Asia Cup final here on Sunday. Mandhana''s fifty propels India to 165/6 against SL in women''s Asia Cup final Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh led defending champions India’s tight contest against a plethora of Lankan spinners after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur …

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I Highlights: IND thrash SL by 7 wickets
4 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
4 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
4 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 fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera ruled out of T20I and ODI series against India
5 months ago

Sri Lanka fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera ruled out of T20I and ODI series against India

India TV News  

Sri Lanka have been dealt a huge blow ahead of the T20I and ODI series against India starting from July 27. Their fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out of both series and their chief selector Upul Tharanga has confirmed the development as well. For the unversed, India's T20I series against Sri Lanka is set to commence on July …

Rohit Sharma Agrees To Play Sri Lanka ODIs, Hardik Pandya Wants Break Due To Personal Reasons
5 months, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma Agrees To Play Sri Lanka ODIs, Hardik Pandya Wants Break Due To Personal Reasons

ABP News  

While India's tour of Zimbabwe has come to an end with the Shubman Gill-led young brigade registering a 4-1 win, all eyes lie firmly on the Sri Lanka series. READ HERE | Amid Divorce Rumours With Hardik Pandya, Natasa Stankovic Jets Off From Mumbai With Son Agastya The Sri Lanka series will be the first assignment for new head coach …

"Batters let us down in both games": Sri Lanka captain Hasaranga after defeat against Bangladesh
6 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 …

Kumara claims 4 wickets as Sri Lanka wins 2nd test to sweep series over Bangladesh
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kumara claims 4 wickets as Sri Lanka wins 2nd test to sweep series over Bangladesh

Associated Press  

CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh — Fast bowler Lahiru Kumara claimed four wickets for 50 runs as Sri Lanka swept the two-test series against Bangladesh with a 192-run victory in the second match on Wednesday. Sri Lanka won the first test by 328 runs and with the series sweep maintained its record of not losing a test in Bangladesh. “We’re very satisfied with …

Sri Lanka on course for Test-series sweep over Bangladesh despite batting collapse
8 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
8 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
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 …

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

BAN vs SL first Test | Kasun Rajitha’s five-wicket haul helps Sri Lanka to a 328-run win over Bangladesh
8 months, 4 weeks ago

BAN vs SL first Test | Kasun Rajitha’s five-wicket haul helps Sri Lanka to a 328-run win over Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Kasun Rajitha claimed 5-56 as Sri Lanka bowled Bangladesh out for 182 in its second innings on March 25 to clinch a 328-run victory in the first 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. Sri Lanka made early inroads in Monday's …

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