Karunaratne half-century helps Sri Lanka extend lead over Bangladesh to 211
9 months ago

Karunaratne half-century helps Sri Lanka extend lead over Bangladesh to 211

Associated Press  

SYLHET, Bangladesh — Opener Dimuth Karunaratne’s half-century helped Sri Lanka tighten its grip on the series opening test against Bangladesh on Saturday. It’s not easy to score runs,” Sri Lanka pace bowling coach Dharshana Gamage said. Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana, who had first innings figures of 3-87, dealt a double strike to leave Sri Lanka at 32-2. Fernando earlier wrecked Bangladesh with brilliant pace bowling to help Sri Lanka earn a healthy lead.

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‘Struggling for 3-4 months’: Harmanpreet Kaur opens up on injury issues, returns after missing last two T20Is vs WI
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1 day, 1 hour ago

‘Struggling for 3-4 months’: Harmanpreet Kaur opens up on injury issues, returns after missing last two T20Is vs WI

Hindustan Times  

Harmanpreet Kaur returned to action after a period of absence in the first ODI vs West Indies, in Baroda on Sunday. The India captain missed the last T20Is vs West Indies due to injury, which the hosts went on to win 2-1 and were led by Smriti Mandhana, who was the standby skipper. Harmanpreet Kaur on ‘struggling’ with injury India …

INDW vs WIW: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur joins MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli in elite club
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INDW vs WIW: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur joins MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli in elite club

India Today  

Harmanpreet Kaur has become the 10th Indian batter to score 1000 or more runs as captain in ODIs. In men’s cricket, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Mohammad Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma and Kapil Dev achieved the feat. India vs West Indies, 1st Women's ODI Updates Harmanpreet achieved the feat in the first game of the three-match …

WI vs BAN, 1st T20: Bangladesh beats West Indies by 7 runs
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1 week ago

WI vs BAN, 1st T20: Bangladesh beats West Indies by 7 runs

The Hindu  

Bangladesh opened its three-match Twenty20 series against West Indies with a tight seven-run win on Sunday. At 61-7 in the 12th over the West Indies looked a long-shot to get close to Bangladesh’s 147-6 off 20 overs but some lusty hitting from captain Rovman Powell got the hosts within 10 runs from the final over to steal victory. But Bangladesh …

Sri Lanka to tour New Zealand for white-ball series in December and January
1 week, 6 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 …

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory, 2nd Test positioned on knife's edge ahead of Day 5
2 weeks 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's Maharaj wants "old fashioned Test cricket" on final day as Lanka threaten to chase down 348 in 2nd Test
2 weeks 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 …

Sanath Jayasuriya rues slipped chances after Sri Lanka lose Gqeberha Test vs SA
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Sanath Jayasuriya rues slipped chances after Sri Lanka lose Gqeberha Test vs SA

India Today  

Sri Lanka head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has expressed disappointment over his team's inability to capitalise on key moments during their 109-run defeat against South Africa in the second Test at St. George's Park, Gqeberha. South Africa completed a 2-0 series sweep to deal a blow to Sri Lanka's hopes of securing a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final. …

Sri Lanka is 205-5 in a chase of 348 against South Africa in 2nd test
2 weeks, 1 day 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: Dhananjaya de Silva-Mendis stand keeps Sri Lanka alive on Day 4
2 weeks, 2 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 …

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

Under-19 Asia Cup: Suryavanshi powers India to final, set to face Bangladesh
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Under-19 Asia Cup: Suryavanshi powers India to final, set to face Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Vaibhav Suryavanshi was the star of the show again with a second successive half-century as India stormed into the U-19 Asia Cup ODI final with a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Sharjah on Friday. Opting to bat, Sri Lanka could only manage 173 in 46.2 overs despite a valiant effort from Lakvin Abeysinghe and Sharujan Shanmuganathan. Mhatre too …

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

Angelo Mathews emulates Sangakkara-Jayawardene, joins Fab Four in major achievement in Test cricket
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Angelo Mathews emulates Sangakkara-Jayawardene, joins Fab Four in major achievement in Test cricket

India TV News  

Angelo Mathews saw his name written in Sri Lanka cricket's history books after reaching 8,000 Test runs on Friday. The veteran all-rounder scored an unbeaten 40 runs on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test match against South Africa in Gqerbha to become the only third Sri Lanka to achieve the historic run-scoring record. Among active Sri Lankans, Dimuth Karunartne …

SA vs SL: Pathum Nissanka's 89 steadies Sri Lanka after Kyle Verreynne's 105
2 weeks, 4 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 …

SA vs SL: Angelo Mathews joins elite Sri Lanka club with 8000 Test runs
2 weeks, 4 days ago

SA vs SL: Angelo Mathews joins elite Sri Lanka club with 8000 Test runs

India Today  

Angelo Mathews became only the third Sri Lankan batter to score 8000 runs in Test cricket. South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights Mathews needed 34 before the game, and he got there with ease. Angelo Mathews becomes the 3rd Sri Lankan after Sangakkara and Jayawardene to complete 8,000 Test runs. 🙇‍♂️âä️ pic.twitter.com/s800vQfYHZ — Mufaddal Vohra December …

Bangladesh register first Test win in West Indies in 15 years, level series 1-1 as Taijul and Jaker shine
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Bangladesh register first Test win in West Indies in 15 years, level series 1-1 as Taijul and Jaker shine

India TV News  

Bangladesh exchanged spots with the West Indies on the World Test Championship table as the visitors finally got out of the rut of five defeats in the formats in a row. Bangladesh registered its first Test win in the West Indies in 15 years as the visitors lifted themselves from the bottom of the points table to the eighth spot …

Bangladesh beat West Indies by 101 runs to level Test series
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bangladesh beat West Indies by 101 runs to level Test series

Al Jazeera  

Taijul Islam’s five-for helps the visitors win the second Test at Sabina Park and level the two-match series. Bangladesh have completed an impressive comeback to beat West Indies in the second Test match by 101 runs and record their first win in the Caribbean since 2009. Taijul Islam snared five wickets for the 15th time in a Test innings to …

Jansen takes 11 wickets, South Africa beats Sri Lanka by 233 runs in 1st test
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Jansen takes 11 wickets, South Africa beats Sri Lanka by 233 runs in 1st test

New Indian Express  

DURBAN: South Africa wrapped up a 233-run win over Sri Lanka and medium-pacer Marco Jansen finished with 11 wickets in the first test at Kingsmead on Saturday. After Chandimal was out caught and bowled by Gerald Coetzee, Sri Lanka's last three wickets folded for 11 runs in the next six overs. Batting always felt tricky, you never felt in.” South …

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

Jansen takes 11 wickets and South Africa beats Sri Lanka by 233 runs in 1st test
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Jansen takes 11 wickets and South Africa beats Sri Lanka by 233 runs in 1st test

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — South Africa wrapped up a 233-run win over Sri Lanka and medium-pacer Marco Jansen finished with 11 wickets in the first test at Kingsmead on Saturday. After Chandimal was out caught and bowled by Gerald Coetzee, Sri Lanka’s last three wickets folded for 11 runs in the next six overs. Batting always felt tricky, you never …

South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma
3 weeks, 3 days ago

South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma

Hindustan Times  

DURBAN, South Africa — South Africa was five Sri Lanka wickets away from victory in the first cricket test after centuries by Tristan Stubbs and captain Temba Bavuma at Kingsmead on Friday. South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma Set a massive target of 516 runs to win, Sri Lanka was …

South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma
3 weeks, 3 days ago

South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — South Africa was five Sri Lanka wickets away from victory in the first cricket test after centuries by Tristan Stubbs and captain Temba Bavuma at Kingsmead on Friday. Fourth-wicket partners Stubbs and Bavuma almost went run for run, reaching their fifties within two overs of each other, and their centuries within four. Pace bowlers Kagiso Rabada …

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

First time in 100 years! Sri Lanka register embarrassing record after getting bowled out for 42 runs
3 weeks, 5 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 bowled out on 42 to trigger multiple embarrassing Test records
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

CRICKET | Indrajith’s opening salvo fires Tamil Nadu to an easy win
1 month ago

CRICKET | Indrajith’s opening salvo fires Tamil Nadu to an easy win

The Hindu  

A six-hitting blitzkrieg by Tamil Nadu’s batters on a flat track paved the way for a 43-run win over Tripura in its opening Group B game of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here on Saturday. The chief protagonist in Tamil Nadu’s triumphant start was B. Indrajith, who slammed a career-best 78 off 39 balls, with five fours and as many …

Rajitha, Embuldeniya back in Sri Lanka Test squad for South Africa series
1 month ago

Rajitha, Embuldeniya back in Sri Lanka Test squad for South Africa series

India Today  

Fast bowler Kasun Rajitha and left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya have returned as Sri Lanka named a 17-man Test squad for their upcoming two-match series against South Africa. Rajitha was sidelined during Sri Lanka's 2-0 home series victory over New Zealand due to conditions favoring spinners but made a comeback following a productive stint. He also played a key role in …

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

SL vs NZ, 1st ODI: Mendis and Fernando’s centuries propel Sri Lanka to comfortable win against New Zealand
1 month, 1 week ago

SL vs NZ, 1st ODI: Mendis and Fernando’s centuries propel Sri Lanka to comfortable win against New Zealand

The Hindu  

Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando smashed centuries against a new-look New Zealand as Sri Lanka cruised to a 45-run win under the DLS method in a rain-hit first ODI on Wednesday. Mendis smashed a career-best 143 off 128 balls and Fernando made 100 off 115 in Sri Lanka’s imposing total of 324-5 in 49.2 overs before rain came and reduced …

SL vs NZ: Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando fire Sri Lanka to thumping win in 1st ODI
1 month, 1 week ago

SL vs NZ: Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando fire Sri Lanka to thumping win in 1st ODI

India Today  

Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando starred as Sri Lanka took a 1-0 lead in their three-match ODI series against New Zealand. SL vs NZ, 1st ODI Highlights After opting to bat first, the Islanders put up a healthy score of 324 when rain halted proceedings with only four balls left in the innings. Sadeera Samarawickrama departed cheaply, but skipper Charith …

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

Kiwi Pacer Grabs Sensational Hat-trick In New Zealand's Historic Win Vs Sri Lanka In 2nd T20I
1 month, 1 week ago

Kiwi Pacer Grabs Sensational Hat-trick In New Zealand's Historic Win Vs Sri Lanka In 2nd T20I

ABP News  

New Zealand Beat Sri Lanka: Lockie Ferguson's sensational hat-trick helped New Zealand defend a modest total of 108 in the second T20I against Sri Lanka in Dambulla, marking a dramatic turnaround in a match that had initially looked to be slipping away from the Kiwis. This relentless pressure reduced New Zealand to a challenging total of just 108/10, setting Sri …

NZ vs SL, 1st T20I: Asalanka knock seals four-wicket Sri Lanka win over New Zealand
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NZ vs SL, 1st T20I: Asalanka knock seals four-wicket Sri Lanka win over New Zealand

The Hindu  

A captain’s knock by Charith Asalanka steered Sri Lanka to a hard-fought four-wicket victory over New Zealand with six balls to spare in Saturday’s Twenty20 opener in Dambulla. Left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage, who took three of New Zealand’s wickets after the tourists opted to bat, sealed Sri Lanka’s win in style when he pulled Jacob Duffy for a six over …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Jacques Kallis trends in India for bizarre reason right after Sanju Samson's brilliance vs South Africa in 1st T20I
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jacques Kallis trends in India for bizarre reason right after Sanju Samson's brilliance vs South Africa in 1st T20I

Hindustan Times  

Legendary cricketer Jacques Kallis found himself trending on social media platform X upon the conclusion of South Africa's first T20I of the four-match series against India, but it had nothing to do with the match itself. Cricket Iceland, an account on X known for its banter and willingness to engage in back-and-forths with fans, posted a question: “If we exclude …

SL vs NZ: Charith Asalanka stars as Sri Lanka halt New Zealand's freight train
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SL vs NZ: Charith Asalanka stars as Sri Lanka halt New Zealand's freight train

India Today  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

Twin half-centuries steady Tamil Nadu against Assam
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Twin half-centuries steady Tamil Nadu against Assam

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Half-centuries by Vijay Shankar and C Andre Siddarth propelled Tamil Nadu to post a modest 299 for 7 in 85 overs against Assam on the first day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match played at Barsapara cricket stadium in Guwahati. Put into bat Tamil Nadu lost their openers Suresh Lokeshwar and N Jagadeesan cheaply. It went on …

India's Test Battle: A Thrilling Showdown on the Pitch
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Test Battle: A Thrilling Showdown on the Pitch

Hindustan Times  

India are poised to secure a thrilling Test victory against New Zealand after a thrilling contest that has seen both teams battle it out in the final two days. Despite a strong New Zealand batting lead, India's bowling duo of Ashwin and Jadeja has shone brightly, reducing the visitors to 171/9 at stumps. With the match nearing its conclusion, India …

India's Reliance on Kaur and Mandhana: A Statistical Analysis of ODIs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Reliance on Kaur and Mandhana: A Statistical Analysis of ODIs

New Indian Express  

India's reliance on Kaur and Mandhana in ODIs has come under scrutiny following a series of disappointing losses. The duo has been unable to find consistent runs, with India suffering defeats against New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. Despite Kaur's century against England, India's batting line-up has been too reliant on the two players, with both scoring over 50% of …

Sri Lanka's Jewel Andrew Makes History as First 17-Year-Old to Play for West Indies
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka's Jewel Andrew Makes History as First 17-Year-Old to Play for West Indies

ABP News  

West Indies secured a convincing victory in the third and final ODI against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Jewel Andrew, a highly-rated 17-year-old, made headlines by becoming the first 17-year-old to play for the West Indies men's cricket team since Gary Sobers. Andrew's exceptional bowling performance and wicket-taking ability proved crucial for West Indies, contributing to their …

Asalanka's Unmatched Domination as Sri Lanka Clinches Series 2-0
1 month, 4 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 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 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.

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