Sri Lanka beats Scotland by 82 runs to enter super six stage, keeps World Cup qualification hopes alive
1 year, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka beats Scotland by 82 runs to enter super six stage, keeps World Cup qualification hopes alive

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka defeated Scotland by 82 runs on Tuesday in Bulawayo to advance to the super six stage of the Cricket World Cup qualifiers with maximum points. Opener Pathum Nissanka made 75 and Charith Asalanka scored 63 as Sri Lanka was bowled out for 245, with Scotland spinners Chris Greaves and Mark Watt combining for seven wickets. Sri Lanka, the 1996 champions, go through as winners of Group B and will start on four points in the next round ahead of matches against the Netherlands, Zimbabwe and the West Indies. The top two finishers in the super six will qualify for the World Cup in India in October and November.

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NZ vs SL: Sri Lanka wins 3rd T20I by 7 runs but New Zealand claims series 2-1
1 week, 1 day ago

NZ vs SL: Sri Lanka wins 3rd T20I by 7 runs but New Zealand claims series 2-1

The Hindu  

Kusal Perera scored Sri Lanka’s fastest T20I century — from 44 balls — on Thursday to spur his team to a consolation win over New Zealand by seven runs in the final game of the three-match series. Perera’s career-best score in a century partnership with captain Charith Asalanka lifted Sri Lanka to 218 for five — its second-highest T20 score, …

How India can reach WTC Final: Win at SCG and hope for Sri Lankan series victory or draw against Australia
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1 week, 3 days ago

How India can reach WTC Final: Win at SCG and hope for Sri Lankan series victory or draw against Australia

The Hindu  

India may have lost the crucial Boxing Day contest by 184 runs but all is not lost as far as their chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship Final are concerned. To qualify for the final, India must win the last Test of the series against Australia at Sydney, and then hope for a positive result for Sri Lanka …

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka in 2nd T20 to take 2-0 lead
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1 week, 4 days ago

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka in 2nd T20 to take 2-0 lead

Deccan Chronicle  

Mount Maunganui: Sri Lanka again fell short in a tough run chase as New Zealand won the second Twenty20 international by 45 runs Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. In the first game we were almost there to win and again we're disappointed.” Once again, Jacob Duffy was New Zealand's key bowler, dismissing opener Pathum …

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 45 runs in 2nd T20 to take a 2-0 series lead
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1 week, 4 days ago

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 45 runs in 2nd T20 to take a 2-0 series lead

Hindustan Times  

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand — Sri Lanka again fell short in a tough run chase as New Zealand won the second Twenty20 international by 45 runs Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 45 runs in 2nd T20 to take a 2-0 series lead The tourists were edged by eight …

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 45 runs in 2nd T20 to take a 2-0 series lead
1 week, 4 days ago

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 45 runs in 2nd T20 to take a 2-0 series lead

Associated Press  

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand — Sri Lanka again fell short in a tough run chase as New Zealand won the second Twenty20 international by 45 runs Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. In the first game we were almost there to win and again we’re disappointed.” Once again, Jacob Duffy was New Zealand’s key bowler, …

NZ vs SL, 1st T20I: New Zealand fights back to beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs
1 week, 5 days ago

NZ vs SL, 1st T20I: New Zealand fights back to beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs

The Hindu  

Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell made half centuries in a 105-run sixth wicket partnership to help lead New Zealand to an eight-run win over Sri Lanka on Saturday in the first of three T20 internationals. Outstanding bowling at the death also turned the match in New Zealand’s favour as Sri Lanka slumped from 121-0 to 164-8 in reply to New …

New Zealand cricketers fight back to beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs in first T20
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1 week, 6 days ago

New Zealand cricketers fight back to beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs in first T20

Hindustan Times  

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand — Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell made half centuries in a 105-run sixth wicket partnership to help lead New Zealand to an eight-run win over Sri Lanka on Saturday in the first of three T20 internationals. New Zealand cricketers fight back to beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs in first T20 Outstanding bowling at the death …

New Zealand cricketers fight back to beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs in first T20
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1 week, 6 days ago

New Zealand cricketers fight back to beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs in first T20

Associated Press  

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand — Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell made half centuries in a 105-run sixth wicket partnership to help lead New Zealand to an eight-run win over Sri Lanka on Saturday in the first of three T20 internationals. Outstanding bowling at the death also turned the match in New Zealand’s favor as Sri Lanka slumped from 121-0 to …

Sri Lanka to tour New Zealand for white-ball series in December and January
4 weeks, 2 days 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 …

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

WTC points table updated: Pressure on India after South Africa beat Sri Lanka 2-0 to rise up the ladder
1 month ago

WTC points table updated: Pressure on India after South Africa beat Sri Lanka 2-0 to rise up the ladder

Live Mint  

Things got tougher for the Indian cricket team after South Africa defeated Sri Lanka 2-0 in the Test series on Monday to climb to the top of the World Test Championship table, thus displacing Australia to the second. South Africa's win over Sri Lanka puts India and Australia in a fix in the race for the WTC final, especially Rohit …

South Africa beats Sri Lanka in 2nd test by 109 runs and boosts WTC hopes
1 month ago

South Africa beats Sri Lanka in 2nd test by 109 runs and boosts WTC hopes

Associated Press  

GQEBERHA, South Africa — South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs on the last morning of the second cricket test at St George’s Park and swept the series 2-0 on Monday. The odds favored South Africa, which needed five more wickets, while Sri Lanka needed 143 more runs in a chase of 348 and its last recognised batters were …

World Test Championship 2023-25, Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for the WTC final after South Africa beat Sri Lanka?
1 month ago

World Test Championship 2023-25, Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for the WTC final after South Africa beat Sri Lanka?

The Hindu  

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs in the second Test in Gqeberha to move back up to the summit of the ICC World Test Championship standings ahead of Australia. The other major contenders South Africa and Australia have another series in the pipeline, against Pakistan and Sri Lanka respectively. India can also finish above Australia with two wins …

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory, 2nd Test positioned on knife's edge ahead of Day 5
1 month ago

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory, 2nd Test positioned on knife's edge ahead of Day 5

Hindustan Times  

South Africa require five wickets and Sri Lanka need 143 runs as the second Test heads for a potentially exciting conclusion on Monday with both sides desperate for victory as they chase a place in the World Test Championship final. South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban to win the first match of the two-Test series. An …

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

SA vs SL, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights: Sri Lanka needs 143 runs, South Africa requires five wickets to win on final day
1 month ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights: Sri Lanka needs 143 runs, South Africa requires five wickets to win on final day

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of Day 4 of the second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka being played at St. George’s Park, Gqeberha. Day 3 report Seamer Dane Paterson took a career-best 5-71 and Temba Bavuma was unbeaten on 48 as South Africa closed the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at 191 for three in …

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

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa builds 221-run lead after Paterson five-for causes Sri Lanka collapse
1 month ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa builds 221-run lead after Paterson five-for causes Sri Lanka collapse

The Hindu  

Seamer Dane Paterson took a career-best 5-71 and Temba Bavuma was unbeaten on 48 as South Africa closed the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at 191 for three in its second innings on Saturday, a lead of 221 runs at St George’s Park. Paterson helped bowl Sri Lanka out for 328 in its first innings as …

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

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

SA vs SL: Pathum Nissanka's 89 steadies Sri Lanka after Kyle Verreynne's 105
1 month 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 5: Today's top 10 trending news stories
1 month ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 5: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Indian women's team will resume their international season with a three-match ODI series against Australia at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Thursday, December 5 while the India Under-19 boys qualified for the semi-finals of the Asia Cup after hammering the UAE by 10 wickets. Marizanne Kapp returns to hand South Africa crushing win over England in first ODI …

WTC Final scenarios: How India can qualify for next year's summit clash following New Zealand's loss to England in first Test
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1 month, 1 week ago

WTC Final scenarios: How India can qualify for next year's summit clash following New Zealand's loss to England in first Test

Firstpost  

How can India qualify for the 2025 World Test Championship final at Lord’s following England’s eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the first Test in Christchurch? So, how can India qualify for the WTC final following New Zealand’s loss to England in the first Test? Position Team Matches Won Lost Draw Point deductions Points Points percentage 1 India 15 9 …

South Africa crush Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban to boost World Test Championship final hopes
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1 month, 1 week ago

South Africa crush Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban to boost World Test Championship final hopes

Firstpost  

South Africa bowled Sri Lanka out for 282 on Day 4 of the first Test at Kingsmead after setting them an improbable 516 to win to jump to the second spot on the ICC World Test Championship standings. AP South Africa completed a dominant 233-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of a two-Test series in Durban on …

World Test Championship Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for the WTC final after South Africa beat Sri Lanka?
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1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
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1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 …

South Africa on cusp of huge win as Sri Lanka keep tottering in Durban Test
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1 month, 1 week ago

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

India Today  

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

Sri Lanka blown away for 42 and South Africa leads Durban test by 281 runs
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1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 bowled out on 42 to trigger multiple embarrassing Test records
1 month, 1 week ago

Sri Lanka bowled out on 42 to trigger multiple embarrassing Test records

India TV News  

Sri Lankan cricket fans witnessed one of the darkest days in their history after the men's senior team was bowled out to a total of 42 in the first Test match against South Africa in Durban on Thursday. Sri Lanka registered their lowest-ever team total in a Test innings after the Proteas produced a stunning bowling show at Kingsmead. Lowest …

India’s WTC final qualification scenarios: How can ENG vs NZ, SA vs SL Test series results help Rohit Sharma’s men?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India’s WTC final qualification scenarios: How can ENG vs NZ, SA vs SL Test series results help Rohit Sharma’s men?

Live Mint  

India's 295-run victory over Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth has once again put Rohit Sharma's men back on top of the World Test Championship table. With four more Tests to go against Australia, the equation is clear for India - win at least three games and qualify for the WTC final next year without …

India’s WTC final qualification scenarios: How can ENG vs NZ, SA vs SL Test series results help Rohit Sharma’s men?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India’s WTC final qualification scenarios: How can ENG vs NZ, SA vs SL Test series results help Rohit Sharma’s men?

Live Mint  

India's 295-run victory over Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth has once again put Rohit Sharma's men back on top of the World Test Championship table. With four more Tests to go against Australia, the equation is clear for India - win at least three games and qualify for the WTC final next year without …

Cricket-S Africa, Sri Lanka eye World Test Championship final
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cricket-S Africa, Sri Lanka eye World Test Championship final

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Said Cricket-S Africa, Sri Lanka eye World Test Championship final DURBAN, South Africa, - South Africa and Sri Lanka continue their quest for a place in the World Test Championship final when they clash in the first match of a two-test series at Kingsmead in Durban on Wednesday, with both needing victories to stay on course. No team …

Sri Lanka win ODI series against New Zealand 2-0 after rain washes out finale in Pallekele – India TV
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

SL vs NZ: Sri Lanka take series 2-0 after third ODI gets called off due to rain
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs NZ: Sri Lanka take series 2-0 after third ODI gets called off due to rain

India Today  

Sri Lanka completed a 2-0 series win over New Zealand in the three-match ODI series after the third and final game was called of due to rain on Tuesday, November 19 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. As a result, Sri Lanka registered their fifth ODI series victory in 2024 and third consecutive after earlier having beating India and West …

Sri Lanka beats New Zealand in 2nd ODI to win another home series
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Deccan Chronicle  

Pallekele: 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 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 Bracewell's first four-wicket ODI haul …

First time since 2012! Sri Lanka claim series win over New Zealand with nerve-wracking finish in 2nd ODI
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Sri Lanka beats New Zealand in 2nd ODI to win another home series
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Sri Lanka wins toss, elects to bat in 1st ODI against New Zealand
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sri Lanka wins toss, elects to bat in 1st ODI against New Zealand

Associated Press  

DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat in the first one-day international against a new-look New Zealand team on Wednesday. The series will provide New Zealand with a build up for next year’s Champions Trophy for which Sri Lanka hasn’t qualified after it finished ninth in last year’s World Cup in India. While New …

Asalanka's Unmatched Domination as Sri Lanka Clinches Series 2-0
2 months, 2 weeks 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 Dominates West Indies in Thrilling Encounter
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka Dominates West Indies in Thrilling Encounter

India Today  

Sri Lanka secures a convincing 5-wicket victory over West Indies in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series. They extend their winning streak to five consecutive bilateral series wins this year and their tenth straight home series victory. Despite having West Indies on the ropes at 56 for 8, Sri Lanka allows their opponents to post a target of 190, …

Asalanka and Madushka Lead Sri Lanka to Five-Wicket Win in Rain-Hit Game
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Asalanka and Madushka Lead Sri Lanka to Five-Wicket Win in Rain-Hit Game

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka secured a five-wicket win over West Indies in their opening match of the ICC World Cup Super 12 on Sunday. Nishan Madushka scored a half-century on debut and shared a 137-run partnership with captain Charith Asalanka. Sri Lanka reached 234-5 with 31 deliveries to spare after rain halted the proceedings at Pallekele.

Australia Soars to Start Women's T20 World Cup Defense, England Edges Bangladesh in Second Match
3 months ago

Australia Soars to Start Women's T20 World Cup Defense, England Edges Bangladesh in Second Match

Associated Press  

Australia began its title defense at the Women's T20 World Cup with a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka. England then defeated Bangladesh by 21 runs, handing the tournament host a second straight group loss and sending it to the verge of falling out of semifinals contention. Sri Lanka could score only 93-7 as Australia medium-pacer Megan Schutt collected 3-12 in …

Pakistan Dominates Sri Lanka in Women's T20 World Cup Opener
3 months ago

Pakistan Dominates Sri Lanka in Women's T20 World Cup Opener

Associated Press  

Pakistan emerged victorious in their opening match against Sri Lanka, securing a convincing 31-run victory. Skipper Fatima Sana shone with both bat and ball, scoring 30 and taking 2-10 in 3.5 overs. Pakistan's bowling unit, led by Diana Beg's 3-13, restricted Sri Lanka to 85-9 in 20 overs. In the second match, Scotland faced a challenging chase against Bangladesh, but …

World Test Championship: India tightens grip on top spot
3 months, 2 weeks ago

World Test Championship: India tightens grip on top spot

The Hindu  

A dominant India tightened their grip on the top spot in the World Test Championship table with a 280-run victory over Bangladesh, while Sri Lanka saw off New Zealand in Galle to help their move towards a potential spot in the final at Lord's next year. Moving to third on the WTC25 table after victory in Galle, Sri Lanka stand …

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