Asalanka heroics power Sri Lanka to 49-run win over Australia in 1st ODI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Asalanka heroics power Sri Lanka to 49-run win over Australia in 1st ODI

Deccan Chronicle  

Colombo: Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning comeback against world champions Australia to clinch a 49-run victory in the first one-day international on Wednesday after a century by captain Charith Asalanka. Asalanka smashed a career-best 127 before chipping in with the crucial wicket of Alex Carey, while Maheesh Theekshana took 4-40 to help scuttle Australia's chase. Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka found themselves in dire straits at 133-8 in the 33rd over, with Australia's four-pronged pace attack running riot. Australia's chase never really got going, with Asitha Fernando dismissing both openers cheaply before Sri Lanka's spinners tightened the noose.

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India’s Champions Trophy Glory: The Stats & Strategy Behind the Triumph
2 weeks, 3 days ago

India’s Champions Trophy Glory: The Stats & Strategy Behind the Triumph

The Hindu  

India entered the final as firm favorites, but New Zealand made them sweat before Rohit Sharma & Co. sealed back-to-back ICC titles. Here are four key moments that decided the game: Rohit’s PowerPlay Assault - India’s game plan: Get off to a flyer before NZ spinners came into play. - Without him: NZ pacers struggled — Jamieson taken for a …

India storms into Champions Trophy final – Virat Kohli’s 84 steals the show
3 weeks, 2 days ago

India storms into Champions Trophy final – Virat Kohli’s 84 steals the show

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli’s composed 84 off 98 balls guided India to a four-wicket win over Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal on Tuesday. India’s victory shifts final venue to Dubai India's victory means the final of the eight-team tournament will now be held at this venue instead of Lahore, the original host, as Rohit Sharma's team has opted not to travel …

Kohli’s 84 helps India reach Champions Trophy final with four-wicket win over Australia
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Kohli’s 84 helps India reach Champions Trophy final with four-wicket win over Australia

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Virat Kohli led the way with 84 runs off 98 balls as India beat Australia by four wickets on Tuesday to reach the final of the Champions Trophy. Kohli’s 74th ODI half-century helped India finish with 267-6 in reply to Australia’s 264 all out in the first semifinal. Pacer Mohammed Shami spearheaded India’s bowling and …

India beat New Zealand by 44 runs, set up Champions Trophy semifinal clash with Australia
3 weeks, 5 days ago

India beat New Zealand by 44 runs, set up Champions Trophy semifinal clash with Australia

New Indian Express  

DUBAI: Shreyas Iyer's pressure-defying fifty and Varun Chakravarthy's spin masterclass helped India script a 44-run win over New Zealand here on Sunday to top Group A, setting up the semifinal against Australia in the Champions Trophy. Iyer made a composed 79 off 98 balls under pressure but New Zealand, led by pacer Mark Henry, managed to stifle India to an …

On This Day: Virat Kohli's Herculean 133* stuns Sri Lanka in Hobart
1 month ago

On This Day: Virat Kohli's Herculean 133* stuns Sri Lanka in Hobart

India Today  

Virat Kohli has been known for his exceptional performances in run chases for India over the past one and a half decades, across all three formats. Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar took India off to a flying start, putting 54 runs for the opening wicket off 6.2 overs. Kohli came to bat after Lasith Malinga dismissed Tendulkar with India’s score …

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 sweep ODl series as Australia looks ahead to Champions Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

Sri Lanka sweep ODl series as Australia looks ahead to Champions Trophy

ABC  

Australia has been handed a reality check ahead of next week's Champions Trophy after a 174-run thrashing by Sri Lanka in the second one-day international to complete a 2-0 series sweep. Kusal Mendis had earlier scored his fifth ODI hundred as Sri Lanka posted a commanding 4-281 after electing to bat first. Australia's new-ball pair of Ben Dwarshuis and Aaron …

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test: Kuhnemann, Lyon spin Australia to 2-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka
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1 month, 1 week ago

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test: Kuhnemann, Lyon spin Australia to 2-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

Australia beat Sri Lanka by nine wickets inside four days of the second test to complete a 2-0 series sweep in Galle on Sunday. Replying to Sri Lanka’s first innings score of 257, Australia made 414 riding hundreds by skipper Steve Smith and Alex Carey to take charge of the contest. Australia bowled out Sri Lanka for 231 in the …

SL vs AUS, 2nd ODI: Sri Lanka thrashes Australia to sweep series as latter gets reality check ahead of Champions Trophy
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

SL vs AUS, 2nd ODI: Sri Lanka thrashes Australia to sweep series as latter gets reality check ahead of Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

Australia was handed a reality check ahead of next week’s Champions Trophy after Sri Lanka thrashed it by 174 runs in the second one-day international to complete a 2-0 series sweep on Friday. AS IT HAPPENED: Sri Lanka vs Australia Highlights Sri Lanka has not qualified for the Champions Trophy, which features the top eight ODI teams in the world. …

Wellalage takes 4 wickets to guide Sri Lanka to 174-run win over Australia and 2-0 series win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wellalage takes 4 wickets to guide Sri Lanka to 174-run win over Australia and 2-0 series win

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Kusal Mendis scored his fifth century and Dunith Wellalage took four wickets as Sri Lanka beat Australia by 174 runs in the second one-day international on Friday and swept the two-match series 2-0. Sri Lanka’s victory margin is also its largest win by runs in one-day internationals against Australia. “The heat was tough and we knew …

Australia register lowest total in Asia as Sri Lanka clinch ODI series
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia register lowest total in Asia as Sri Lanka clinch ODI series

India TV News  

The problems continue to pile on for Australia ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. Steve Smith's men continued their ongoing series against Sri Lanka and took them on in the second ODI. Furthermore, Charith Asalanka scored 78* runs as Sri Lanka posted a total of 281 runs in the first innings. Asitha Fernando and Wanindu Hasaranga put in spells of …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: World Cup winners Australia thumped in warm-up
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: World Cup winners Australia thumped in warm-up

Al Jazeera  

Australia lose by 147-run margin in final Champions Trophy warm-up as Sri Lanka take series 2-0. Kusal Mendis has scored his fifth century, and Dunith Wellalage has taken four wickets as Sri Lanka beat Australia by 174 runs in their second one-day international and sweep the series 2-0. “The heat was tough, and we knew that they might struggle, and …

SL v AUS, 2nd ODI: Australia all out for lowest total in Asia before Champions Trophy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SL v AUS, 2nd ODI: Australia all out for lowest total in Asia before Champions Trophy

India Today  

Australia were bowled out for 107 in their final Champions Trophy tune-up, losing the final match of a two-match series 0-2 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday, February 14. It was also Australia's lowest total in one-day internationals in Asia as the Steve Smith-led side finished their Champions Trophy preparation on a woeful note. | SL vs …

Steve Smith takes another screamer as Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka dominates in Colombo ODI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith takes another screamer as Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka dominates in Colombo ODI

ABC  

Sri Lanka has embarrassed a second-string Australian side with a 49-run victory after an imposing century from captain Charith Asalanka in the opening ODI match in Colombo. Stand-in opening bowlers Spencer Johnson and Aaron Hardie led Australia's early destruction of Sri Lanka's batting. Asalanka and Dunith Wellalage began a spirited fightback before acting captain Steve Smith broke their 67-run partnership …

Australia’s new-look ODI team suffers stunning defeat to Sri Lanka ahead of Champions Trophy 2025
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia’s new-look ODI team suffers stunning defeat to Sri Lanka ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

India TV News  

Captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were ruled out of the Champions Trophy with respective injuries. Despite missing several of their first-team cricketers, Australia had a terrific start to the first ODI against Sri Lanka at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Australia were dominating the Sri Lankan side and at one point, it didn’t seem they were missing the senior …

SL vs AUS, 1st ODI: Asalanka heroics power Sri Lanka to 49-run win over Australia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SL vs AUS, 1st ODI: Asalanka heroics power Sri Lanka to 49-run win over Australia

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning comeback against world champions Australia to clinch a 49-run victory in the first one-day international on Wednesday after a century by captain Charith Asalanka. Had to settle in and then batting with the tail had to take a few risks, and glad it all paid off.” Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka found themselves …

Sri Lanka wins the toss and bats first in the one-day series opener against Australia
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka wins the toss and bats first in the one-day series opener against Australia

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and elected to bat in the first of the two-match one-day international series against Australia on Wednesday. Australia rested front-line players Travis Head, Josh Inglis and Glenn Maxwell. Sri Lanka made one change from its last ODI against New Zealand in Auckland in January — Dunith Wellalage replaced …

Charith Asalanka leaves behind Dhoni, Kohli on elite ODI list during one-man show against Australia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Charith Asalanka leaves behind Dhoni, Kohli on elite ODI list during one-man show against Australia

India TV News  

Sri Lankan skipper Charith Aslanka was the one-man army for his side as he scored a magnificent 127 off just 126 deliveries while it seemed that the rest of the batters were playing on a completely different surface. During his sensational lone effort, Asalanka achieved a massive feat as he broke Sanath Jayasuriya's record for the highest score by a …

1st ODI: Asalanka, spinners hand Australia reality check before Champions Trophy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

1st ODI: Asalanka, spinners hand Australia reality check before Champions Trophy

India Today  

Australia were given a harsh reality check on Wednesday, February 12, as they suffered a 49-run defeat in the first match of a two-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. CHARITH ASALANKA MASTERCLASS Australia dominated the first half of the match as Sri Lanka’s batters struggled against the new-ball threat posed by a new-look Australian pace attack. Sri Lanka were reeling …

SL vs AUS 1st ODI Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Sri Lanka vs Australia match in Colombo
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

SL vs AUS 1st ODI Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Sri Lanka vs Australia match in Colombo

India TV News  

Sri Lanka will be up against Australia in a short two-match ODI series after the completion of two Test matches, starting Wednesday, February 12 in Colombo. Sri Lanka have been building up nicely for the 2027 ODI World Cup having won series at home against New Zealand, India and the West Indies but recently lost to the Black Caps away …

Sri Lanka announce squad for ODI series against Australia, make one change to last team
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka announce squad for ODI series against Australia, make one change to last team

India TV News  

Sri Lanka have announced their squad for the upcoming two-match ODI series against Australia. For Sri Lanka, middle-order batter Charith Asalanka leads the team, with several other star batters in the lineup too. Australia and Sri Lanka recently locked horns in a two-match Test series, which the Aussies swept 2-0. Sri Lanka squad for ODIs against Australia: Charith Asalanka, Nishan …

Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Beau Webster claims a dodgy catch and Marnus Labuschagne does what he can
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Beau Webster claims a dodgy catch and Marnus Labuschagne does what he can

ABC  

Beau Webster redeems himself and Marnus Labuschagne struggles to do the same, as all eyes turn to Lord's in June. Webster goes from zero to hero It looked like Nathan Lyon had locked up another five-wicket haul and wrapped up Sri Lanka's innings with the penultimate ball of the 68th over. A rare bright spot It was a rough series …

Australia secures first test series win in Sri Lanka in 14 years
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia secures first test series win in Sri Lanka in 14 years

Associated Press  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Australia wrapped up a comprehensive 2-0 series victory over Sri Lanka, sealing the second test with a commanding nine-wicket win in Galle on Sunday. It’s Australia’s first test series win on Sri Lankan soil since 2011. Meanwhile, the spinners displayed remarkable discipline and variety, putting relentless pressure on Sri Lanka and paved the way for a …

Australia beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets to sweep series
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets to sweep series

The Hindu  

Australia beat Sri Lanka by nine wickets inside four days of the second test to complete a 2-0 series sweep in Galle on Sunday. Replying to Sri Lanka's first innings score of 257, Australia made 414 riding hundreds by skipper Steve Smith and Alex Carey to take charge of the contest. Australia bowled out Sri Lanka for 231 in the …

Sri Lanka vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test Day 4: AUS wins by nine wickets
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test Day 4: AUS wins by nine wickets

The Hindu  

Welcome to the highlights of Day 4 of the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test being played at the Galle International Stadium. LINEUPS Australia: Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Beau Webster, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan Lyon. Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de …

Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Smith's freakish catch and Karunaratne's final knock
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Smith's freakish catch and Karunaratne's final knock

ABC  

Steve Smith continues to be superhuman in the field after an Australian collapse, as Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne says his final goodbye to Test cricket. Prabath Jayasuriya picked up a five-wicket haul early on day three as Sri Lanka sparked an Australian collapse. After struggling with the ball in the first Test, Jayasuriya was Sri Lanka's chief destroyer on day …

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test: Australia smells victory despite Mathews’s defiance
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test: Australia smells victory despite Mathews’s defiance

The Hindu  

Angelo Mathews’s gutsy 76 helped Sri Lanka to avoid an innings defeat in the second Test in Galle on Saturday but Australia remained on course for a 2-0 series sweep. Mathews produced a battling half-century to revive Sri Lanka, which finished day three on 211-8 — effectively 54 ahead with two second-innings wickets in hand. AS IT HAPPENED | SL …

AUS vs SL 2nd Test: Alex Carey Breaks Adam Gilchrist’s Historic Record In Galle
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

AUS vs SL 2nd Test: Alex Carey Breaks Adam Gilchrist’s Historic Record In Galle

ABP News  

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey surpassed the legendary Adam Gilchrist to register the highest score by an Australian wicketkeeper in Asian conditions. Carey played a remarkable knock of 156 in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium to break Gilchrist's long-standing record. With that stroke, Carey became the first Australian wicketkeeper to score more than 150 in Asia, …

Wicketkeeper Alex Carey stars as Australia takes control of the 2nd test against Sri Lanka
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wicketkeeper Alex Carey stars as Australia takes control of the 2nd test against Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Australia was edging towards a 2-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka after Alex Carey’s breathtaking century moved the visitors into a formidable position in the second test on Saturday. Wicketkeeper Alex Carey stars as Australia takes control of the 2nd test against Sri Lanka On Day 3, the visitors racked up an imposing 414 before being …

Australia on the brink of test series sweep after dominant third day against Sri Lanka
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia on the brink of test series sweep after dominant third day against Sri Lanka

Associated Press  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Australia put on a clinical display on the third day of the second test against Sri Lanka, leaving the hosts teetering at 211-8 and holding a slender lead of just 54 runs on Saturday. I know it’s hurting him, but he’s bowling exceptionally well.” The 37-year-old Lyon also achieved a significant milestone, reaching 550 test wickets …

Sri Lanka vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test Day 3: Sri Lanka eight down, takes slender lead
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test Day 3: Sri Lanka eight down, takes slender lead

The Hindu  

Welcome to the highlights of Day 3 of the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test being played at the Galle International Stadium. LINEUPS Australia: Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Beau Webster, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan Lyon. Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de …

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test: Smith, Carey hundreds put Australia in charge on Day 2
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test: Smith, Carey hundreds put Australia in charge on Day 2

The Hindu  

Captain Steve Smith produced a batting masterclass against spin bowling as he and Alex Carey smashed unbeaten hundreds to power Australia to a commanding 330 for three on Day two of the second and final test in Galle on Friday. AS IT HAPPENED | SL vs AUS, 2nd Test Day 2 Highlights Fellow spinner Nathan Lyon and Australia’s pace spearhead …

Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Fresh off a double hundred in the first test, Usman Khawaja once again underlined why he is Australia’s finest batsman in Asian conditions as he led the tourists past an early wobble to reach 85-2 at lunch on Day 2 of the second test against Sri Lanka. Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against …

Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka

Associated Press  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Fresh off a double hundred in the first test, Usman Khawaja once again underlined why he is Australia’s finest batsman in Asian conditions as he led the tourists past an early wobble to reach 85-2 at lunch on Day 2 of the second test against Sri Lanka. He looked equally assured against spin this time, rarely …

Sri Lanka Vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: Smith, Carey bag tons; AUS lead by 73 runs vs SL
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka Vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: Smith, Carey bag tons; AUS lead by 73 runs vs SL

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka Vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: Steve Smith and Alex Carey remained unbeaten as Australia posted 330/3 in 80 overs at Stumps on Day 2, in response to Sri Lanka’s first innings total of 257 in the ongoing second Test, in Galle on Friday. A back-and-forth day of Test cricket on the first day of the second Test match …

Sri Lanka vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test Day 2: Smith, Carey score hundreds; AUS takes lead v SL at Stumps
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test Day 2: Smith, Carey score hundreds; AUS takes lead v SL at Stumps

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s Highlights of Day 2 of the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test being played at the Galle International Stadium. LINEUPS Australia: Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Beau Webster, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan Lyon. Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de …

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test Day 1: Australia dominates as Sri Lanka crumbles to 229-9 in Galle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test Day 1: Australia dominates as Sri Lanka crumbles to 229-9 in Galle

The Hindu  

Australia was firmly in control against Sri Lanka in the second Test after reducing the host to 229-9 by stumps on day one Thursday. Sri Lanka lost opener Pathum Nissanka early, but a 70-run stand for the second wicket between Dimuth Karunaratne and Chandimal steadied the innings. Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights Spinner Nathan Lyon broke …

Sri Lanka stumble to 144-5 in second Australia Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka stumble to 144-5 in second Australia Test

Hindustan Times  

Australia snared four wickets in the space of a chaotic hour to leave Sri Lanka reeling at 144-5 at tea on day one of the second Test in Galle on Thursday. Sri Lanka stumble to 144-5 in second Australia Test Sri Lanka had looked to be in control at 93-1, putting behind them the loss of the first Test by …

Australia dominates day one as Sri Lanka crumbles to 229-9 in Galle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia dominates day one as Sri Lanka crumbles to 229-9 in Galle

Associated Press  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Australia was firmly in control against Sri Lanka in the second test after reducing the host to 229-9 by stumps on day one Thursday. Sri Lanka lost opener Pathum Nissanka early, but a 70-run stand for the second wicket between Dimuth Karunaratne and Chandimal steadied the innings. “We had a good start but then the afternoon …

Sri Lanka vs Australia Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1: Starc, Lyon pick 3 each to leave SL reeling
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1: Starc, Lyon pick 3 each to leave SL reeling

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s Highlights of Day 1 of the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test being played at the Galle International Stadium. LINEUPS Australia: Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Beau Webster, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan Lyon. Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de …

Sri Lanka aims to give veteran cricketer Dimuth Karunaratne grand farewell in 2nd test vs Australia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka aims to give veteran cricketer Dimuth Karunaratne grand farewell in 2nd test vs Australia

Associated Press  

After an embarrassing defeat by an innings and 242 runs in the first test against Australia – Sri Lanka’s worst loss in its history – the hosts are hungry to bounce back in Galle and level the two-match series. Around 2017 I believed I could push towards 10,000 test runs but in recent years we haven’t played enough test cricket, …

"Cannot see Sri Lanka getting close to Australia....": Tim Paine
1 month, 3 weeks ago

"Cannot see Sri Lanka getting close to Australia....": Tim Paine

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : Ahead of the second Test against Australia at Galle, former Australian captain Tim Paine said that he does not see Lankan Lions coming any close to the visitors on any surface. "Cannot see Sri Lanka getting close to Australia. "I think Steve Smith said himself in the post-game press conference that the performance was close to flawless," Paine …

Sri Lanka sweep would push Australia closer to Test greatness: Lyon
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka sweep would push Australia closer to Test greatness: Lyon

The Hindu  

Australia is not yet a great team but completing a series sweep in Sri Lanka would push it closer, according to spin bowler Nathan Lyon. The world’s top-ranked Test nation and reigning World Test Championship holder, Australia has won 10 out of its last 13 Tests since drawing the 2023 Ashes in England. “We want to be known as a …

Cricket-Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka thrashing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cricket-Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka thrashing

Hindustan Times  

Feb 2 - Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith hailed his side's resounding innings and 242-run victory over Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday as "near flawless" after the visitors retained the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy. Cricket-Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka thrashing The Australians were not required to bat again after posting a mammoth 654-6 in the first innings to …

SL vs AUS, 1st Test: Kuhnemann shines with 9-wicket match haul as Australia beats Sri Lanka by innings and 242 runs
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS, 1st Test: Kuhnemann shines with 9-wicket match haul as Australia beats Sri Lanka by innings and 242 runs

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka suffered its heaviest defeat in Test cricket history as Australia flexed its muscles to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series with a crushing victory by an innings and 242 runs. The contest was wrapped up before tea on day four, with rookie left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann’s match-winning spell delivering him career-best figures of 9-149 over both …

Australia closes in on big win over Sri Lanka in the first cricket test at Galle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia closes in on big win over Sri Lanka in the first cricket test at Galle

Hindustan Times  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — The defending world champion Australians were closing in on a big win in Galle after enforcing the follow-on and reducing Sri Lanka to 75 for three in its second innings at lunch on the fourth day of the first cricket test on Saturday. Australia closes in on big win over Sri Lanka in the first cricket …

Australia routs Sri Lanka to hand hosts their biggest loss in test cricket
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia routs Sri Lanka to hand hosts their biggest loss in test cricket

Associated Press  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Australia wrapped up the first test against Sri Lanka with a session and a day to spare, handing the hosts their biggest defeat in test cricket on Saturday. Spinners Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon ran riot, sharing 16 wickets between them as they dismantled Sri Lanka’s fragile batting lineup in both innings. The thing of having …

Australia hand Sri Lanka their biggest Test defeat as Kuhnemann, Lyon star in Galle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia hand Sri Lanka their biggest Test defeat as Kuhnemann, Lyon star in Galle

India TV News  

Within two minutes of the Australian women registering the historic 16-0 whitewash over England in Melbourne, the men's team handed Sri Lanka a drubbing in the first Test at Galle on Saturday, February 1. While the Aussie women brushed England aside in the pink-ball test by an innings and 122 runs and bag the series 16-0, the men's team thrashed …

Sri Lanka vs Australia: Matthew Kuhnemann's nine-wicket haul wraps up innings win on day four of first Test
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia: Matthew Kuhnemann's nine-wicket haul wraps up innings win on day four of first Test

ABC  

Sri Lanka has crashed to the heaviest loss in its 43-year Test history as Australia wrapped up a massive innings victory in the first Test. 12 hours ago Show all key events First Test live: Sri Lanka vs Australia in Galle C By Chris De Silva We'll sign off there J By Jon Healy What a massive win for Australia …

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