SL vs IRE, 2nd Test: Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling and Lorcan Tucker take Ireland past 300 on Day 1
1 year, 8 months ago

SL vs IRE, 2nd Test: Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling and Lorcan Tucker take Ireland past 300 on Day 1

India Today  

Andy Balbirnie and Paul Stirling led Ireland to a commanding 319/4 at stumps on the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka. Ireland suffered an early setback in the fourth over after winning the toss and electing to bat first when opener Peter Moor was trapped lbw for five by pace bowler Asitha Fernando. The Balbirnie-Stirling partnership surpassed Kevin O'Brien and Stuart Thompson's previous best of 114 against Pakistan in 2018 when Ireland had its highest test score of 339 all out. Ireland made three changes to its starting lineup following a crushing defeat in the series opener last week.

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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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2 days, 7 hours ago

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 …

NZ vs SL, 1st T20I: New Zealand fights back to beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs
1 week, 6 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 …

SA vs SL 2nd Test: South Africa’s Rickelton scores maiden Test century against Sri Lanka on Day 1
1 month ago

SA vs SL 2nd Test: South Africa’s Rickelton scores maiden Test century against Sri Lanka on Day 1

The Hindu  

South Africa’s Ryan Rickelton scored a maiden test century as the hosts finished on 269-7 against Sri Lanka on the opening day of the second test on Thursday. Two balls later, Rickelton pushed for a couple of runs to bring up his test century off 231 balls to his obvious relief and the delight of the St George’s Park crowd. …

SA vs SL: Sri Lanka bowled out for 42, their lowest score in Test cricket
1 month, 1 week ago

SA vs SL: Sri Lanka bowled out for 42, their lowest score in Test cricket

India Today  

Sri Lanka got bundled out for 42, their lowest score in the history of Test cricket, on Day 2 of the first Test against South Africa on Thursday, November 28 at Kingsmead, Durban. A total of five batters were dismissed for a duck as Sri Lanka broke the unwanted record of their lowest Test score ever, surpassing their previous lowest …

SL vs NZ: Captain Dhananjaya credits morale-boosting Oval win for Test turnaround
3 months, 2 weeks ago

SL vs NZ: Captain Dhananjaya credits morale-boosting Oval win for Test turnaround

India Today  

Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva has credited the victory over England in the third Test at the Oval for rebuilding faith in their abilities after their win over New Zealand in the first Test. Notably, Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs in the first Test at Galle International Stadium, Galle. SL vs NZ 1st Test Day 5 …

Fantasy XI Prediction, teams, captain, toss and venue analysis: IRELAND vs ENGLAND 3rd W-ODI
4 months ago

Fantasy XI Prediction, teams, captain, toss and venue analysis: IRELAND vs ENGLAND 3rd W-ODI

Hindustan Times  

England have thoroughly dominated their hosts Ireland in the first two ODIs of their three-match series, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead after routing the Irish by 275 runs in Belfast on Sunday. Fantasy XI Prediction, teams, captain, toss and venue analysis: IRELAND vs ENGLAND 3rd W-ODI LAST FIVE MATCHES RESULTS IRELAND: W W L L L ENGLAND: W W W …

ENG-W vs IRE-W, 2nd ODI: England women bowl out Ireland for 45 in record-breaking win
4 months ago

ENG-W vs IRE-W, 2nd ODI: England women bowl out Ireland for 45 in record-breaking win

The Hindu  

England thrashed Ireland in a record-breaking 275-run win as they skittled out the host for just 45 in Monday’s second women’s one-day international in Belfast. It was far too much for a fledgling Ireland team, which was bowled out inside 17 overs, with England captain Kate Cross taking 3-8 and new-ball partner Lauren Filer 3-10. England’s largest women’s ODI win …

England claim record-breaking ODI victory after skittling Ireland for 45
4 months ago

England claim record-breaking ODI victory after skittling Ireland for 45

The Independent  

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ENG vs SL, Day 3: Sri Lanka seizes control over England, on course to win third test
4 months ago

ENG vs SL, Day 3: Sri Lanka seizes control over England, on course to win third test

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka was on course for a series-closing victory over England after reaching 94-1 in its chase of 219 to win the third test at The Oval on Sunday. After skittling England for 156, Sri Lanka seized control late on Day 3 as Pathum Nissanka played beautifully for 53 not out and was enjoying a 55-run partnership with Kusal Mendis. …

Zimbabwe poised to win one-off test in Belfast after Ireland slumps to 33-5
5 months, 1 week ago

Zimbabwe poised to win one-off test in Belfast after Ireland slumps to 33-5

Associated Press  

BELFAST, Northern Ireland — Fast bowler Richard Ngarava took four wickets and ripped through Ireland’s top order to put Zimbabwe in command after day three Saturday of their one-off cricket test. Zimbabwe started the day on 12 without loss but Ireland took regular wickets, including four from Andy McBrine, who swept through the tail as the visitors slipped to 197 …

Ireland snatch remarkable win over South Africa as Ciaran Frawley slots dramatic last-minute drop goal
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ireland snatch remarkable win over South Africa as Ciaran Frawley slots dramatic last-minute drop goal

The Independent  

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IRE vs PAK first T20 international | Ireland stuns Pakistan for the first time
7 months, 4 weeks ago

IRE vs PAK first T20 international | Ireland stuns Pakistan for the first time

The Hindu  

Curtis Campher ran a leg bye off the penultimate ball for Ireland to stun Pakistan by five wickets in a Twenty20 on May 10. In their first T20 matchup since 2009, and just a month out from meeting again in the T20 World Cup, the Irish scored 183-5 in reply to Pakistan's 182-6. Ireland set up its first T20 win …

Ireland stuns Pakistan ahead of T20 World Cup 2024
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Ireland stuns Pakistan ahead of T20 World Cup 2024

The Hindu  

Pakistan was handed a sobering reality check ahead of next month’s 20-over World Cup, following its first-ever loss on Friday in a T20 International to Ireland in Dublin. Skipper Babar Azam made 57 and opener Saim Ayub contributed 45 but it was not really a flying start as Pakistan reached the 100-mark in the 13th over. I think 190 would …

BAN vs SL second Test | Top-order blitz puts Sri Lanka in commading position against Bangladesh
9 months, 1 week ago

BAN vs SL second Test | Top-order blitz puts Sri Lanka in commading position against Bangladesh

The Hindu  

A top-order batting blitz brought Sri Lanka to 314-4 and left the tourists firmly in command of the second and final Test against Bangladesh on Saturday. Bangladesh struggled to make an impact after being put in to bowl, with Sri Lanka batting through the morning session without losing a wicket. Chandimal struck two sixes to move past his early shakiness …

Battling Ireland bounce back to win Six Nations title and crush Scotland dreams
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Battling Ireland bounce back to win Six Nations title and crush Scotland dreams

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Ireland become history makers against Afghanistan
10 months, 1 week ago

Ireland become history makers against Afghanistan

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IRE vs AFG Test match | Ireland claims maiden Test victory
10 months, 1 week ago

IRE vs AFG Test match | Ireland claims maiden Test victory

The Hindu  

Ireland finally won their first Test match on March 1 when they defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in Abu Dhabi, ending a streak of seven successive losses. Chasing just 111 for victory, Ireland slumped to 13-3 with 18-year-old fast bowler Naveed Zadran clean-bowling opener Peter Moor and Curtis Campher, both without scoring. Balbirnie and Paul Stirling, who both played in …

Ireland create history, surpass India, New Zealand and South Africa with first ever Test win
10 months, 1 week ago

Ireland create history, surpass India, New Zealand and South Africa with first ever Test win

India TV News  

5 Years, 10 months and 20 days! Ireland have finally registered their first ever win in Test cricket, beating Afghanistan by six wickets at the Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi. Coming back to their first-ever Test win, Andrew Balbirnie, the skipper led from the front for Ireland in the tricky 111-run chase scoring an unbeaten half-century helping the side win …

AFG vs IRE, Test: Adair takes fifer to help Ireland take control against Afghanistan on Day 1
10 months, 1 week ago

AFG vs IRE, Test: Adair takes fifer to help Ireland take control against Afghanistan on Day 1

The Hindu  

A first five-wicket haul in Test cricket for Mark Adair put Ireland in a strong position after the opening day of their one-off Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. An otherwise excellent day for Ireland was dampened by the late fall of the wickets of Curtis Campher for 49, ending a 60-run third-wicket stand with Harry Tector, and …

India vs Ireland Highlights, ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, Group A match: IND thump IRE by 201 runs
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs Ireland Highlights, ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, Group A match: IND thump IRE by 201 runs

Firstpost  

Toss update: Ireland U19 cricket team have won the toss and opted to field in their ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Group A match against India in Bloemfontein on Thursday. Playing XI India: Uday Saharan, Adarsh Singh, Arshin Kulkarni, Musheer Khan, Aravelly Avanish, Priyanshu Moliya, Sachin Dhas, Murugan Abhishek, Dhanush Gowda, Saumy Pandey, Naman Tiwari Ireland: Philippus le Roux, Jordan …

ZIM vs IRE, 3rd ODI: Ireland beats Zimbabwe by 7 wickets, clinched series 2-0
1 year ago

ZIM vs IRE, 3rd ODI: Ireland beats Zimbabwe by 7 wickets, clinched series 2-0

The Hindu  

Andrew Balbirnie struck an unbeaten 82 as Ireland beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets in Harare on Sunday to seal a 2-0 one-day international series victory. READ | Little, Campher star as Ireland wins Zimbabwe ODI “I think if you bide your time, you will get some luck. I knew if I set myself up for the back end, I would …

ENG vs IRE 2nd ODI: Ahmed takes four wickets as England beats Ireland by 48 runs
1 year, 3 months ago

ENG vs IRE 2nd ODI: Ahmed takes four wickets as England beats Ireland by 48 runs

The Hindu  

A second-string England cruised to a 48-run victory over Ireland in the second ODI at Trent Bridge on Saturday, bowling out the visitor for 286 after racking up 334 for eight. Right-arm spinner Rehan Ahmed did the bulk of the damage with the ball for England, running through the middle order to take four for 54 as Ireland’s chase fizzled …

IND vs IRE Dream11 Prediction, 3rd T20I: India vs Ireland Playing 11 updates, fantasy picks, squads, live streaming info
1 year, 4 months ago

IND vs IRE Dream11 Prediction, 3rd T20I: India vs Ireland Playing 11 updates, fantasy picks, squads, live streaming info

The Hindu  

India will take on Ireland in the third T20I of the three-match series on Wednesday at the Malahide Cricket Club ground in Dublin. Here are the fantasy predictions, predicted playing XI and live streaming information ahead of the T20 International. IND v IRE 3rd T20I Predicted XI India - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam …

IND vs IRE, 2nd T20I: Confident India eyes series win, batters seek more time in the middle
1 year, 4 months ago

IND vs IRE, 2nd T20I: Confident India eyes series win, batters seek more time in the middle

The Hindu  

Buoyed by Jasprit Bumrah’s impressive return, fancied India will hope for better weather and a chance for the team’s young batters to prove their mettle in the second T20 International against Ireland here on Sunday. Leading the side on his return after an 11-month injury layoff, Bumrah claimed two for 24 in his first match in almost a year, including …

Watch: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal survive bizarre mix-up in India vs Ireland 1st T20I
1 year, 4 months ago

Watch: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal survive bizarre mix-up in India vs Ireland 1st T20I

Hindustan Times  

Jasprit Bumrah made a triumphant comeback to international cricket on Friday but it was only by the barest of margins as India won the first T20I against Ireland thanks to their score being two runs ahead of the DLS par score. Incredibly, neither of the batters were dismissed despite being at the same end of the pitch at one point …

IRE VS IND: India pips Ireland by two runs in DLS Method, takes 1-0 lead
1 year, 4 months ago

IRE VS IND: India pips Ireland by two runs in DLS Method, takes 1-0 lead

The Hindu  

Pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah ticked all the boxes on his much-anticipated return to lead India to a two-run win over Ireland by DLS Method in a rain-interrupted first T20I of the three-match series, here on Friday. Leading the side on his return after an 11-month injury layoff, Bumrah claimed 2 for 24 with nine dot balls and formed a formidable …

IRE vs IND: Jasprit Bumrah-led India look to extend winning run against Ireland ahead of Asia Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

IRE vs IND: Jasprit Bumrah-led India look to extend winning run against Ireland ahead of Asia Cup

India Today  

India, led by pacer Jasprit Bumrah, will be taking on Ireland in a three-match T20I series in Dublin on August 18. India’s skipper for the series, Jasprit Bumrah, is coming off a long-term back injury, which saw him miss the 2022 T20 World Cup, the Border-Gavaskar series and also the 2023 World Test Championship. #TeamIndia | @Jaspritbumrah93 pic.twitter.com/IR9Rtp26gi — BCCI …

SL vs PAK, 2nd Test: Pakistan takes 12-run lead over Sri Lanka at stumps in rain-hit day 2
1 year, 5 months ago

SL vs PAK, 2nd Test: Pakistan takes 12-run lead over Sri Lanka at stumps in rain-hit day 2

The Hindu  

Pakistan took a 12-run lead over Sri Lanka in the second Test on Tuesday with eight first-innings wickets left after only 10 overs were bowled on the rain-hit second day. Members of ground staff cover the pitch as the rain stops the second-day play of the second and final cricket Test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese …

SL vs PAK, 2nd Test: Coach Silverwood confident of Sri Lanka turnaround against Pakistan
1 year, 5 months ago

SL vs PAK, 2nd Test: Coach Silverwood confident of Sri Lanka turnaround against Pakistan

The Hindu  

Chris Silverwood believes the Sri Lanka team will “come out fighting” to level the two-match series and beat Pakistan in the second Test starting Monday in Colombo. The players know how important it is to be picking up Test points, and how important it is to win at home,” Silverwood, the Sri Lanka coach told reporters on Sunday. Pakistan targets …

SL vs PAK, 2nd Test Preview: Pakistan aims for series win against Sri Lanka after year-long drought
1 year, 5 months ago

SL vs PAK, 2nd Test Preview: Pakistan aims for series win against Sri Lanka after year-long drought

The Hindu  

Pakistan will look to use its new-found batting aggression to double up against Sri Lanka in the second Test starting from Monday, after securing its first long-format victory for a year. Pakistan arrived in Sri Lanka without a Test win to its name in 12 months but despite a wobbly final innings chase a four-wicket victory in Galle means it …

SL vs PAK 1st Test: Pakistan beats Sri Lanka by 4 wickets, goes 1-0 up
1 year, 5 months ago

SL vs PAK 1st Test: Pakistan beats Sri Lanka by 4 wickets, goes 1-0 up

The Hindu  

Opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq hit an unbeaten 50 to steer Pakistan home in a tricky chase of 131 against Sri Lanka and win the first Test by four wickets on Thursday. Haq started the day on 25 and remained calm with Azam and then left-handed partner Saud Shakeel, who made a brisk 30 after his unbeaten 208 in Pakistan’s first innings. …

Galle Test, SL vs PAK: Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman lead Pakistan fightback after Sri Lanka 312 on Day 2
1 year, 5 months ago

Galle Test, SL vs PAK: Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman lead Pakistan fightback after Sri Lanka 312 on Day 2

India Today  

Pakistan came up with a gritty batting effort on Day 2 of the first Test of a 2-match series in Galle on Monday, July 17. Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya was the star of the bowling innings for Sri Lanka as he got 3 big wickets, including that of Pakistan captain Babar Azam for 13. Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test …

SL vs PAK, 1st Test: De Silva and Mathews rescue Sri Lanka on Day 1 after Afridi blows
1 year, 5 months ago

SL vs PAK, 1st Test: De Silva and Mathews rescue Sri Lanka on Day 1 after Afridi blows

The Hindu  

Dhananjaya de Silva and Angelo Mathews helped Sri Lanka to overcome a top-order collapse and reach 242 for six on day one of the opening Test against Pakistan in Galle on Sunday. Home captain Dimuth Karunaratne’s decision to bat appeared to have backfired after Shaheen Afridi dealt three blows in the morning session and Sri Lanka slumped to 54 for …

Scotland stuns Zimbabwe to set up Dutch winner-takes-all World Cup qualifier
1 year, 6 months ago

Scotland stuns Zimbabwe to set up Dutch winner-takes-all World Cup qualifier

The Hindu  

Michael Leask helped Scotland to a stunning 31-run victory over Zimbabwe on Tuesday to set up a winner-takes-all clash with the Netherlands for a place at the World Cup. Sri Lanka became the first of the top two teams in the Super Six table to have qualified for the October-November World Cup in India when it beat Zimbabwe on Sunday. …

Sri Lanka vs Ireland, Highlights, ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023, Group B Match: Sri Lanka win by 133 runs
1 year, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Ireland, Highlights, ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023, Group B Match: Sri Lanka win by 133 runs

Firstpost  

Sri Lanka vs Ireland toss report and preview: Ireland invited Sri Lanka to bat after winning the toss and made one change to their lineup for Sunday’s ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier Group B match in Bulawayo. Spinner Ben White had pulled up sore on Sunday morning, skipper Andy Balbirnie revealed at the toss, and was replaced by seamer …

ENG vs IRE Test, day 2: Pope, Duckett put rampant England on verge of win over Ireland
1 year, 7 months ago

ENG vs IRE Test, day 2: Pope, Duckett put rampant England on verge of win over Ireland

The Hindu  

England’s Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett struck record-breaking centuries and debutant Josh Tongue picked up his first wickets as the host took complete control of its warm-up Test against Ireland on the second day at Lord’s on Friday. Pope’s 205, the fastest Test double ever in England, and Duckett’s career-best 182 - the quickest 150 in a Test at Lord’s …

England vs Ireland, Highlights, Day 2 of only Test at Lord's: Ireland 97/3 at stumps, trail by 255 runs
1 year, 7 months ago

England vs Ireland, Highlights, Day 2 of only Test at Lord's: Ireland 97/3 at stumps, trail by 255 runs

Firstpost  

Day 1 report : England got their home summer off to a dominant start with bundling Ireland out for 172 after opting to field on the opening day of the one-off Test at Lord’s. Seasoned pacer Stuart Broad, leading the English attack in James Anderson’s absence, collected 5/51 — his 19th Test five-for — and was ably supported by off-spinner …

Balbirnie: Test win over England would be new high for Irish cricket
1 year, 7 months ago

Balbirnie: Test win over England would be new high for Irish cricket

The Hindu  

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie said beating England in a Test would “easily be our best achievement in cricket” as the underdogs prepare to face Ben Stokes’ men at Lord’s this week. “It didn’t play out the way we wanted to but we got a glimpse into what would happen if we were to win a Test,” said Balbirnie on Wednesday’s …

Sri Lanka vs Ireland: Ramesh Mendis bags five wickets as hosts seal Test series 2-0
1 year, 8 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Ireland: Ramesh Mendis bags five wickets as hosts seal Test series 2-0

Firstpost  

Galle: Ramesh Mendis took five wickets and Prabath Jayasuriya became the fastest-ever spinner to 50 Test wickets Friday as Sri Lanka thrashed Ireland by an innings and 10 runs in the second Test. Harry Tector fought a lone last-day rearguard action to try to bat out a draw, scoring 85 and mounting a 41-run stand for the ninth wicket, but …

Sri Lanka vs Ireland: Karunaratne, Madushka centuries lead hosts' fightback on Day three of 2nd Test
1 year, 8 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Ireland: Karunaratne, Madushka centuries lead hosts' fightback on Day three of 2nd Test

Firstpost  

Galle: Dimuth Karunaratne and Nishan Madushka both hit centuries as they amassed a record Sri Lankan opening stand in Galle of 228 in the second Test against Ireland on Wednesday. The first Test ended inside three days with Sri Lanka’s spinners dominating, but the pitch in the second encounter has offered the spinners little assistance and the batters dominated proceedings. …

SL vs IRE, 2nd Test: Karunaratne, Madushka tons help Sri Lanka to 357 against Ireland on Day 3
1 year, 8 months ago

SL vs IRE, 2nd Test: Karunaratne, Madushka tons help Sri Lanka to 357 against Ireland on Day 3

The Hindu  

Openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Nishan Madushka hit centuries in a record opening stand as Sri Lanka amassed 357-1 on a rain-affected Day 3 of the second test against Ireland on Wednesday. Karunaratne fell on the stroke of lunch after miscuing a pull shot for 115 off seamer Curtis Campher, but Madushka and Kusal Mendis continued the onslaught as Sri Lanka …

Sri Lanka vs Ireland: Stirling, Campher hit centuries as record-setting visitors post 492 on Day 2 of second Test
1 year, 8 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Ireland: Stirling, Campher hit centuries as record-setting visitors post 492 on Day 2 of second Test

Firstpost  

Galle: Ireland posted their highest-ever Test score of 492 on Tuesday as Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher became only the third and fourth Irishmen to hit centuries in cricket’s longest format. Sri Lanka were 81 without loss in reply before rain stopped play on day two in Galle, 411 runs behind with Nishan Madushka unbeaten on 41 and Dimuth Karunaratne …

IRE vs SL, 2nd Test: Ireland reaches highest Test score of 492 vs Sri Lanka on Day 2
1 year, 8 months ago

IRE vs SL, 2nd Test: Ireland reaches highest Test score of 492 vs Sri Lanka on Day 2

The Hindu  

Ireland took full advantage of ideal batting conditions and a tired Sri Lankan bowling attack to pile up 492 all out before the host responded by reaching 81 for no loss at Stumps on day two of the second test on Tuesday. Nishan Madushka was unbeaten on 41 in only his third Test match, and Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Kurunaratne …

IRE vs SL, 2nd Test: Balbirnie’s 95 powers Ireland to 319-4 on Day 1 vs Sri Lanka
1 year, 8 months ago

IRE vs SL, 2nd Test: Balbirnie’s 95 powers Ireland to 319-4 on Day 1 vs Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

A record Irish stand of 115 between skipper Andy Balbirnie and Paul Stirling powered Ireland to an imposing 319 for four at Stumps on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Monday. The batters were largely untroubled by Sri Lankan bowlers on a flat track and piled up runs — it’s already Ireland’s second-highest Test score — …

SL vs IRE, 1st Test: Jayasuriya bags five-for as Sri Lanka devastates Ireland
1 year, 8 months ago

SL vs IRE, 1st Test: Jayasuriya bags five-for as Sri Lanka devastates Ireland

The Hindu  

Sadeera Samarawickrama and Dinesh Chandimal hit unbeaten centuries before Prabath Jayasuriya claimed a five-for as Sri Lanka put visitor Ireland to the sword on the second day of the first Test in Galle on Monday. Sri Lanka declared its first innings on a mammoth 591 for six before reducing Ireland to 117 for seven, still needing another 274 to avoid …

Sri Lanka vs Ireland Highlights, 1st Test Day 2 at Galle: IRE 117/7, trail by 474 runs
1 year, 8 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Ireland Highlights, 1st Test Day 2 at Galle: IRE 117/7, trail by 474 runs

Firstpost  

SL vs IRE 1st Test Day 1 report: Captain Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis scored centuries and shared a record partnership for the second wicket to give Sri Lanka an imposing 386-4 at stumps on the opening day of the first cricket test against Ireland on Sunday. Having won the toss and electing to bat first, Sri Lanka got off …

Sri Lanka vs Ireland Highlights, 1st Test Day 1 at Galle: SL post 386/4 at stumps
1 year, 8 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Ireland Highlights, 1st Test Day 1 at Galle: SL post 386/4 at stumps

Firstpost  

Sri Lanka vs Ireland 1st Test Day 1 LIVE: Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat in the first Test against Ireland in Galle on Sunday. Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando. Ireland: James McCollum, Murray Commins, Andy Balbirnie, …

BAN vs IRE, one-off Test Day 3: Tucker ton fronts Ireland fightback to lead Bangladesh
1 year, 9 months ago

BAN vs IRE, one-off Test Day 3: Tucker ton fronts Ireland fightback to lead Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Lorcan Tucker hit a flawless century on debut as Ireland fought back against Bangladesh to inject life into their one-off Test on Thursday. Tucker’s ton, complemented by career-best half-centuries from Harry Tector and Andy McBrine, helped Ireland survive day three and reach stumps on 286-8, leading Bangladesh by 131 runs. We think all the pressure is on them.” Tucker formed …

IRE vs BAN, one-off Test Day 2: Mushfiqur century powers Bangladesh against Ireland
1 year, 9 months ago

IRE vs BAN, one-off Test Day 2: Mushfiqur century powers Bangladesh against Ireland

The Hindu  

Bangladesh took control against Ireland with a strong performance on Wednesday on Day 2 of the one-off cricket test, highlighted by Mushfiqur Rahim’s century. Skipper Shakib Al Hasan and fellow left-arm spinner Taijul Islam shared four wickets to keep Bangladesh’s nose in front. Shakib and Mushfiqur shared 159 for the fourth wicket, scoring runs at almost five per over, which …

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