AFG vs SL, Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka beats Afghanistan by two runs in a thriller
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AFG vs SL, Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka beats Afghanistan by two runs in a thriller

The Hindu  

Mohammad Nabi’s game changing 65 off 32 balls came to nothing as Sri Lanka pulled off a thrilling two-run win over an audacious Afghanistan to qualify for the Super4s of the Asia Cup, here on Tuesday. Follow | AFG vs SL HIGHLIGHTS Earlier, Sri Lanka openers Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunaratne gave a brisk start to the innings before being dismissed by medium pacer Gulbadin Naib. Batting at No 3, Mendis then put Sri Lanka on course for a 300 plus total with a near flawless effort comprising six boundaries and three sixes. His 102-run stand with Charith Asalanka further consolidated for Sri Lanka but Afghanistan spinners removed Dhananjaya de Silva and skipper Dasuna Shanaka in a space of six balls to slow down the scoring rate.

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NZ vs SL: Theekshana’s hat-trick in vain as New Zealand crushes Sri Lanka by 113 runs in 2nd ODI to win series
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NZ vs SL: Theekshana’s hat-trick in vain as New Zealand crushes Sri Lanka by 113 runs in 2nd ODI to win series

The Hindu  

New Zealand ripped through Sri Lanka’s top-order Wednesday to win the rain-reduced second ODI in Hamilton by 113 runs and clinch the series. Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana took a hat-trick as the home side posted 255-9 off 37 overs but the tourists could only muster 142 all out off 30.2 overs in response. Kaminu Mendis top-scored with his ODI …

New Zealand seal series with 113-run win vs hapless Sri Lanka in rain-marred 2nd ODI
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New Zealand seal series with 113-run win vs hapless Sri Lanka in rain-marred 2nd ODI

India Today  

All-round New Zealand performed like a well-oiled machine to hammer Sri Lanka by 113 runs in the rain-hit 2nd ODI and take a 2-0 unassailable lead in the three-match series in Hamilton. New Zealand managed to post a competitive 255 for 9 after Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to field in a 37-overs-per-side match in the rain-marred second …

NZ vs SL 1st ODI: New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by nine wickets to lead series 1-0
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NZ vs SL 1st ODI: New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by nine wickets to lead series 1-0

The Hindu  

Will Young made an unbeaten 90 and shared a 93-run opening partnership with Rachin Ravindra which propelled New Zealand to a nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first One-Day International Sunday and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Earlier, Matt Henry took four for 19 as New Zealand bowled out Sri Lanka for 178 in just over 43 …

NZ vs SL: Young, Henry star as New Zealand thump Sri Lanka in 1st ODI
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NZ vs SL: Young, Henry star as New Zealand thump Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

India Today  

New Zealand dominated Sri Lanka in a commanding nine-wicket victory at the Basin Reserve, with their fast bowlers dismantling Sri Lanka’s top order before a clinical batting display sealed the chase. On a green-tinged pitch, New Zealand’s pacers exploited the conditions to devastating effect, reducing Sri Lanka to 23 for 4 inside the powerplay. Kamindu Mendis compounded Sri Lanka's woes …

WTC Points table update after Border-Gavaskar Trophy: South Africa still at top, two more teams knocked out
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WTC Points table update after Border-Gavaskar Trophy: South Africa still at top, two more teams knocked out

India TV News  

Australia have qualified for the World Test Championship final and ended India's contention after winning the fifth and final Test in Sydney by six wickets and hence the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1. Australia's win meant that India were knocked out of the race to make it to their third consecutive final and their dream of winning the Test mace remains distant, …

ZIM vs AFG, 2nd Test: Rahmat Shah’s century tips tide in favour of Afghanistan on Day 3
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ZIM vs AFG, 2nd Test: Rahmat Shah’s century tips tide in favour of Afghanistan on Day 3

The Hindu  

Rahmat Shah struck 139 in Bulawayo on Saturday to revive Afghanistan’s hopes of winning a series-deciding second Test against Zimbabwe before rain stopped play late on day three. Much hinged on Shah, a double centurion in the drawn first Test, and he proved equal to the task as Afghanistan reached 291-7 by the close of play for a 205-run lead. …

India vs Australia 5th Test: What’s a defendable total for IND at SCG? What are highest 4th innings chases in Sydney?
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India vs Australia 5th Test: What’s a defendable total for IND at SCG? What are highest 4th innings chases in Sydney?

Live Mint  

The fifth and final Test match between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground is set to finish in thrilling fashion. With three more days to go and the Sydney wicket assisting the bowlers, India need to score as much runs as possible on the third day, thus giving the Indian bowlers something to fight at. The highest-successful fourth …

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

Kusal Perera's hundred gives SL their first T20I win in New Zealand since 2006
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Kusal Perera's hundred gives SL their first T20I win in New Zealand since 2006

India Today  

Kusal Perera's maiden T20I century powered Sri Lanka to a thrilling seven-run victory over New Zealand in the final T20I, ending a 17-year drought for the visitors on Kiwi soil. This was Sri Lanka's first T20I win in New Zealand since 2006, a consolation in the three-match T20I series, which New Zealand won 2-1. Supported by skipper Charith Asalanka's solid …

AFF Cup 2024: Defending champion Thailand reaches ASEAN Championship final after defeating Philippines
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AFF Cup 2024: Defending champion Thailand reaches ASEAN Championship final after defeating Philippines

The Hindu  

Thailand will face Vietnam in the final of the ASEAN Championship after Suphanat Mueanta’s extra-time header earned the defending champion a 3-1 win over the Philippines in Bangkok on Monday to register a 4-3 aggregate victory. Trailing 2-1 from the opening encounter in Manila on Friday, Suphanat’s 116th-minute header secured victory for Masatada Ishii’s side and set up a re-run …

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, 2 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 …

NZ vs SL, 2nd T20I: New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 45 runs to win three-match series 2-0
1 week, 2 days ago

NZ vs SL, 2nd T20I: New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 45 runs to win three-match series 2-0

The Hindu  

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 Nissanka for …

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

Mitch Hay stars as New Zealand crush Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I to claim series
1 week, 2 days ago

Mitch Hay stars as New Zealand crush Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I to claim series

India Today  

Sri Lanka again fell short in a tough run chase as New Zealand won the second Twenty20 international by 45 runs on 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.” New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I Highlights Once again, Jacob Duffy was …

NZ vs SL, 1st T20I: New Zealand fights back to beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs
1 week, 4 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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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, 4 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 …

Ind vs Aus 4th Test | Nitish Reddy hits maiden ton, keeps India in contest on Day 3
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Ind vs Aus 4th Test | Nitish Reddy hits maiden ton, keeps India in contest on Day 3

The Hindu  

In one of cricket’s grand theatres, Nitish Kumar Reddy soared high. Southpaw Washington punched Starc past cover, and Nitish scooped Mitchell Marsh beyond a diving Starc at fine-leg and drove another through the sweeper-cover picket. Just as the audience held its breath, Mohammed Siraj survived, and there was relief and joy all around when Nitish hit a four off Boland, …

PAK vs SA: Shakeel, Pakistan pacers shine as 1st Test set for thrilling finish
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PAK vs SA: Shakeel, Pakistan pacers shine as 1st Test set for thrilling finish

India Today  

Rain, runs, and riveting cricket defined an action-packed third day at SuperSport Park, leaving the Centurion Test finely poised. A low target of 148, combined with Pakistan's spirited bowling, set up a thrilling finale, with South Africa needing 121 runs and Pakistan requiring seven wickets. SA vs PAK 1st Test: Updates Match stays evenly poised Day 3 | Stumps ðŸŸâ⚪️ …

NZ vs SL: Pathum Nissanka's 90 in vain as New Zealand take 1-0 lead in thriller
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NZ vs SL: Pathum Nissanka's 90 in vain as New Zealand take 1-0 lead in thriller

India Today  

Pathum Nissanka’s valiant efforts went in vain as New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by eight runs in the first T20I at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I Highlights Mitchell threw his bat around to score 62 off 42, laced with four fours and two …

Women’s U-19 T20 Asia Cup: Aayushi Shukla’s 4/10 helps India set up date with Bangladesh at inaugural final
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Women’s U-19 T20 Asia Cup: Aayushi Shukla’s 4/10 helps India set up date with Bangladesh at inaugural final

Live Mint  

Aayushi Shukla continued her hunger for wickets as the off-spinner took 4/10 against Sri Lanka on Friday to storm into the final of the inaugural women's U-19 T20 Asia Cup at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur. Following her 3/9 against Bangladesh in India's previous Super Four clash, Shukla once again wrecked havoc as the Girls in Blue restricted Sri …

U-19 Women’s Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by four wickets, qualifies for final
2 weeks, 5 days ago

U-19 Women’s Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by four wickets, qualifies for final

The Hindu  

Left-arm spinner Aayushi Shukla’s four-wicket haul helped India beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in its last Super Four match and qualify for the final of the U-19 Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024. Aayushi conceded only 10 runs in her four overs quota, helping India restrict the Lankans to a meagre 98 for nine after skipper Niki Prasad opted to …

Shaheen Afridi, Kamran Ghulam shine as Pakistan seal third straight overseas ODI series win
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Shaheen Afridi, Kamran Ghulam shine as Pakistan seal third straight overseas ODI series win

India TV News  

Pakistan achieved their third consecutive ODI series victory, away from home as Mohammad Rizwan and Co handed South Africa a colossal loss in the second of the three-match series and hence took a 2-0 unassailable lead on Thursday, December 19 with a game to go. Pakistan led by Kamran Ghulam's positive intent late on the back of fifties from Rizwan …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam, Rizwan's grit leads Pakistan to seal series in Cape Town
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam, Rizwan's grit leads Pakistan to seal series in Cape Town

India Today  

Pakistan showcased a commanding performance to clinch an ODI series victory against South Africa with an 81-run win on December 20 at Cape Town, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. A stellar batting display, led by the likes of Babar Azam, captain Mohammad Rizwan, and Kamran Ghulam, coupled with a sensational bowling spell by Shaheen Afridi, sealed Pakistan’s third consecutive ODI …

U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup: Aayushi Shukla stars as India beat Sri Lanka to reach final
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup: Aayushi Shukla stars as India beat Sri Lanka to reach final

India Today  

India extended their unbeaten run at the U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup, reaching the final with a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their last Super Four contest on Friday. The left-arm spinner played a pivotal role in restricting Sri Lanka to 98 for nine after Indian skipper Niki Prasad opted to bowl first. India's dominance was evident as only …

SA vs PAK, 2nd ODI: Pakistan outplays South Africa to earn 81-run win and take series lead
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd ODI: Pakistan outplays South Africa to earn 81-run win and take series lead

The Hindu  

Shaheen Shah Afridi produced a spell of high-quality seam bowling as Pakistan claimed its One-Day International series against South Africa with a game to spare following a comprehensive 81-run victory at Newlands on Thursday. SA vs PAK 2nd ODI HIGHLIGHTS Captain Mohammad Rizwan scored 80 from 82 balls to anchor the Pakistan innings, but the impetus for its total came …

ZIM vs AFG: Afghanistan thrashes Zimbabwe by 232 runs in second ODI, registers its biggest win in the format
2 weeks, 6 days ago

ZIM vs AFG: Afghanistan thrashes Zimbabwe by 232 runs in second ODI, registers its biggest win in the format

The Hindu  

Afghanistan registered its biggest win in One-Day International cricket when it thrashed Zimbabwe by 232 runs at Harare Sports Club on Thursday. AM Ghazanfar and Naveed Zadran picked three wickets each to hasten the host’s collapse as Afghanistan took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after the first ODI was washed out due to rain. Atal’s maiden ODI hundred …

SA vs PAK: Agha-Ayub brilliance helps Pakistan clinch thrilling win in 1st ODI
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3 weeks ago

SA vs PAK: Agha-Ayub brilliance helps Pakistan clinch thrilling win in 1st ODI

India Today  

Saim Ayub's brilliant 109 and Salman Agha's all-round brilliance helped Pakistan clinch a thrilling 3-wicket win over South Africa in the first ODI on Tuesday, December 17. Chasing 240, Pakistan teetered at 60 for 4 before Ayub’s 141-run stand with Salman Agha and Agha’s composed unbeaten 82 guided the team to victory with three balls and three wickets to spare. …

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 3: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill flop again as IND 51/4 at stumps - Action in images
3 weeks, 1 day ago

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 3: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill flop again as IND 51/4 at stumps - Action in images

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 3: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill flop again as IND 51/4 at stumps - Action in images Australia pace attack dismantled India's top-order as it sunk to 51/4 and end the third day 394 runs behind the. Australia pace attack dismantled India's top-order as it sunk to 51/4 and end the third day 394 runs …

WTC Final Qualification: What A Draw In IND vs AUS 3rd Test In Gabba Means For Team India
3 weeks, 4 days ago

WTC Final Qualification: What A Draw In IND vs AUS 3rd Test In Gabba Means For Team India

ABP News  

WTC Final Qualification Scenario For India: The third Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is underway at Birsban's Gabba, but rain has already disrupted play on the first day. If IND vs AUS 3rd Test in Gabba ends in a draw, India will find themselves in a very tough situation, requiring both wins and favorable results in remaining …

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

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

India Today  

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

SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: Linde’s all-round effort helps South Africa beat Pakistan to take series lead
4 weeks ago

SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: Linde’s all-round effort helps South Africa beat Pakistan to take series lead

The Hindu  

South Africa beat Pakistan by 11 runs in a thrilling Twenty20 that went to the last over at Kingsmead on Tuesday. Opener Mohammad Rizwan’s steady but slow innings put pressure on his partners to swing hard. But in the 18th, left-arm spinner George Linde took out three Pakistanis in four balls and thought he finished the over with a hat …

WTC race: With SA taking top spot in the table, pressure on India
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

WTC race: With SA taking top spot in the table, pressure on India

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 109 runs in Gqeberha to win the two-match series 2-0 on Monday and as a result moved up to No.1 on the ICC World Test Championship table with 63.33 percentage points. The equations get complicated if South Africa draw both their Tests to finish on 58.33% and Australia win at least three of …

WTC Final Scenarios: How India, Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka can qualify after latest results
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4 weeks, 2 days 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
4 weeks, 2 days 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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

South Africa beats Sri Lanka in 2nd test by 109 runs and boosts WTC hopes
4 weeks, 2 days 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 …

SA Vs SL, 2nd Test: Proteas Seal Series Whitewash With Thumping Of Visitors In Gqeberha
4 weeks, 2 days ago

SA Vs SL, 2nd Test: Proteas Seal Series Whitewash With Thumping Of Visitors In Gqeberha

ABP News  

SA Vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa have registered an impressive 109-run victory against Sri Lanka in the 2nd and final Test match at the St. George's Park in Gqeberha, and with the win, the Proteas have won the two-match Test series 2-0. With the whitewash of Sri Lanka, the home side are now top of the table in the …

World Test Championship 2023-25, Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for the WTC final after South Africa beat Sri Lanka?
4 weeks, 2 days 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 …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test Day 5 highlights: Maharaj 5fer leads South Africa to series win; Proteas move top of WTC standings
4 weeks, 2 days ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test Day 5 highlights: Maharaj 5fer leads South Africa to series win; Proteas move top of WTC standings

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of Day 5 of the second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka being played at St. George’s Park, Gqeberha. Day 4 report 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 …

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

India TV Sports Wrap on December 9: Today's top 10 trending news stories
4 weeks, 2 days ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 9: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

South Africa and Sri Lanka are on the heels of playing a humdinger with all three results possible on Day 5 of the second Test in Gqeberha. On the other hand, off-spinning all-rounder Charlie Dean became only the third England women's player to take an ODI hat-trick as the visitors levelled the three-match series against South Africa in Durban on …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Temba Bavuma inspires 2-0 sweep as Proteas close in on WTC final
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Temba Bavuma inspires 2-0 sweep as Proteas close in on WTC final

India Today  

South Africa continued their dream run in Test cricket, inching closer to the World Test Championship 2023-25 final. World Test Championship Table Temba Bavuma's return to the side proved fruitful as the South African captain hit a hundred and three fifties in the two-Test series against Sri Lanka. While South Africa hammered Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Kingsmead in …

Sanath Jayasuriya rues slipped chances after Sri Lanka lose Gqeberha Test vs SA
4 weeks, 2 days 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. …

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 …

IND vs AUS: India's WTC Final Qualification Hopes In Jeopardy After Crushing Loss In Adelaide
1 month ago

IND vs AUS: India's WTC Final Qualification Hopes In Jeopardy After Crushing Loss In Adelaide

ABP News  

Australia claimed a thumping 10-wicket win on Day 3 of the second Test between India and Australia in Adelaide, levelling the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-1. If IND vs AUS BGT ends in a 2-2 draw For India to have a chance at qualifying for WTC Final if India vs Australia Border-Gavaskar Trophy ends in a 2-2 draw, India would require …

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