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 runs chasing 172-8 in the first match two days ago and again faltered late while chasing New Zealand's 186-5 on Monday. 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 37 and returning to remove Kusal Perera for 48 when both batters looked well placed to steer Sri Lanka to victory. Nissanka made 96 in the first match in a 120-run opening partnership with Kusal Mendis before Duffy turned that match in New Zealand's favor when he took three wickets in four balls, including Mendis, to stifle the Sri Lanka chase.

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NZ vs SL 1st ODI: New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by nine wickets to lead series 1-0
3 days, 9 hours ago

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 …

Fernando makes 56 as Sri Lanka sets New Zealand 179 in the 1st ODI
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Fernando makes 56 as Sri Lanka sets New Zealand 179 in the 1st ODI

Hindustan Times  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Fernando makes 56 as Sri Lanka sets New Zealand 179 in the 1st ODI Avishka Fernando scored a gritty half century in an 87-run partnership with Janith Liyanage which helped Sri Lanka to 178 as it batted first Sunday in the first one-day international against New Zealand. Matt Henry took 4-19 from his 10 overs for …

NZ vs SL: Young, Henry star as New Zealand thump Sri Lanka in 1st ODI
3 days, 15 hours ago

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 …

Sydney Test: India 141-6 at stumps, lead by 145 runs against Australia
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4 days, 6 hours ago

Sydney Test: India 141-6 at stumps, lead by 145 runs against Australia

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Rishabh Pant smashed a whirlwind 32-ball 61 as India reached 141 for six at stumps after dismissing Australia for 181 on the second day of the final Test here on Saturday. Pant hit the second-fastest fifty for India in Test cricket, reaching the landmark off just 29 balls as the visitors opted for an attacking strategy in their second …

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead
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4 days, 18 hours ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: India reached 141 for six at stumps after dismissing Australia for 181 on the second day of the final Test on Saturday. India's biggest fear may have come true as captain Jasprit Bumrah was spotted leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground in his training kit but they responded by shredding Australia's lower order …

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead
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4 days, 18 hours ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: India reached 141 for six at stumps after dismissing Australia for 181 on the second day of the final Test on Saturday. India's biggest fear may have come true as captain Jasprit Bumrah was spotted leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground in his training kit but they responded by shredding Australia's lower order …

NZ vs SL: Sri Lanka wins 3rd T20I by 7 runs but New Zealand claims series 2-1
6 days, 9 hours 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, …

Kusal Perera's hundred gives SL their first T20I win in New Zealand since 2006
6 days, 15 hours ago

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 …

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
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, …

NZ vs SL 2nd T20I pitch report: How will surface at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui play?
1 week, 2 days ago

NZ vs SL 2nd T20I pitch report: How will surface at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui play?

India TV News  

The second T20I of the three-match series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka will be played today at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. With the ball, the Kiwis couldn't pick a wicket for 13.2 overs and 121 runs before hell broke loose with Jacob Duffy picking up three wickets in an over. Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui Pitch Report Bay …

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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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 …

Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell break 10-year-old New Zealand partnership record in 1st T20I vs Sri Lanka
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Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell break 10-year-old New Zealand partnership record in 1st T20I vs Sri Lanka

India TV News  

New Zealand fought back from a terrible position to post a decent total of 172 runs on the board in the first T20I of the three-match series against Sri Lanka at the Bay Oval Mount Maunganui, on Saturday, December 28. Sri Lanka missed out on landing the killer blow on New Zealand and the Black Caps saw a window of …

NZ vs SL: Pathum Nissanka's 90 in vain as New Zealand take 1-0 lead in thriller
1 week, 4 days ago

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 …

New Zealand announce T20I and ODI squads for Sri Lanka series, Mumbai Indians star gets maiden call-up
2 weeks, 2 days ago

New Zealand announce T20I and ODI squads for Sri Lanka series, Mumbai Indians star gets maiden call-up

India TV News  

New Zealand have announced their squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against Sri Lanka at home. They have handed a maiden call-up to big hitter Bevon Jacobs who made the headlines last month after Mumbai Indians picked him in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Key players like Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell and Matt Henry have returned to both …

IND-W vs WI-W, 3rd T20I: India beat West Indies by 60 runs, clinch series 2-1
2 weeks, 5 days ago

IND-W vs WI-W, 3rd T20I: India beat West Indies by 60 runs, clinch series 2-1

Live Mint  

Richa Ghosh smashed a record-equalling fastest fifty while Smriti Mandhana made a graceful fifty to propel India to a 60-run victory over the West Indies in the third and final women's T20I here on Thursday. Ghosh struck a 21-ball 54 while bringing up her fifty off a mere 18 balls and Mandhana made a robust 77 to power India to …

Southee given fitting farewell as New Zealand beat England by 423 runs in third Test, Stokes suffers hamstring injury
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Southee given fitting farewell as New Zealand beat England by 423 runs in third Test, Stokes suffers hamstring injury

Firstpost  

It was New Zealand’s equal highest victory by runs and a complete reversal from the first two Tests, which England won easily to clinch the three-match series. New Zealand tore through England’s batting Tuesday to crush the visitors by 423 runs in the third Test and send Tim Southee into retirement on a triumphant note. Playing on his home ground …

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: New Zealand crushes England by 423 runs for consolation victory
3 weeks, 1 day ago

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: New Zealand crushes England by 423 runs for consolation victory

The Hindu  

New Zealand crushed England by 423 runs on the fourth day of the third test in Hamilton on Tuesday to claim a consolation victory and send Tim Southee out a winner in his final match. Mitchell Santner was named Player of the Match after ripping through the England tail to give New Zealand its biggest-ever win by runs and inflict …

Cricket-New Zealand crush England by 423 runs for consolation victory in Hamilton
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cricket-New Zealand crush England by 423 runs for consolation victory in Hamilton

Hindustan Times  

-New Zealand romped to victory by 423 runs after dismissing England for 234 on the fourth day of the third test in Hamilton on Tuesday to claim a consolation victory and send Tim Southee out a winner in his final match. Cricket-New Zealand crush England by 423 runs for consolation victory in Hamilton England, who had already sealed the series …

England loses 3 wickets before lunch and at risk of losing 3rd test against New Zealand
3 weeks, 1 day ago

England loses 3 wickets before lunch and at risk of losing 3rd test against New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

HAMILTON, New Zealand — Jacob Bethell and Joe Root made half centuries in a 104-run partnership but both fell before lunch Tuesday as England battled to save the third test against New Zealand on the fourth day. England loses 3 wickets before lunch and at risk of losing 3rd test against New Zealand Root was out for 54 after compiling …

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: England openers fall as New Zealand march towards big win
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: England openers fall as New Zealand march towards big win

The Hindu  

England made a wretched start to its unrealistic chase of 658 to win the third Test on Monday after a Kane Williamson century rammed home New Zealand’s advantage. It left New Zealand, dismissed late in the day for 453, needing eight more wickets to secure a consolation victory after England easily won the first two Tests. New Zealand’s greatest run-scorer …

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: NZ power to 340-run lead on Day 2 as England crumbles
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: NZ power to 340-run lead on Day 2 as England crumbles

The Hindu  

England’s hopes of a series clean sweep all but evaporated on Sunday as it capitulated on day two of the third Test to trail New Zealand by 340 runs. New Zealand’s controlled strokeplay in the final session was in contrast to chaotic English batting between lunch and tea, where they lost their last eight wickets for 66 runs. Santner reinforced …

England crumble to 143 all out in third NZ Test after O'Rourke blast
3 weeks, 3 days ago

England crumble to 143 all out in third NZ Test after O'Rourke blast

Hindustan Times  

Pace bowler Will O'Rourke ripped out three key wickets as England crumbled to 143 all out Sunday and leave New Zealand in command of the third Test in Hamilton. England crumble to 143 all out in third NZ Test after O'Rourke blast The tourists lost their last eight wickets for 66 runs to trail by 204 runs in response to …

Cricket-England dismissed with a 204-run deficit after NZ make 347 in Hamilton
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cricket-England dismissed with a 204-run deficit after NZ make 347 in Hamilton

Hindustan Times  

-Will O'Rourke and Matt Henry tore the heart out of the England batting order and spinner Mitchell Santner chipped in to help mop up the tail as New Zealand dismissed England for 143 at tea on the second day of the third test in Hamilton on Sunday. Cricket-England dismissed with a 204-run deficit after NZ make 347 in Hamilton England, …

3rd Test: Santner's heroics hand New Zealand advantage over England on Day 2
3 weeks, 3 days ago

3rd Test: Santner's heroics hand New Zealand advantage over England on Day 2

India Today  

Mitchell Santner's all-round brilliance propelled New Zealand into a commanding position against England on the second day of the third Test at Seddon Park. Santner, who top-scored with a gritty 76 in New Zealand's first innings total of 347, also played a pivotal role with the ball, claiming three crucial wickets to dismantle England for a meagre 143. Resuming at …

New Zealand wastes good start, finishes at 315-9 on Day 1 of 3rd test against England
3 weeks, 4 days ago

New Zealand wastes good start, finishes at 315-9 on Day 1 of 3rd test against England

Associated Press  

HAMILTON, New Zealand — New Zealand steadily squandered a good start, slumping from 172-2 to 231-7 before rallying to 315-9 at stumps Saturday on the first day of the third test against England. Latham and Young set a sound platform for the New Zealand innings when they put on 105 for the first wicket, the Kiwis’ best opening partnership in …

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 …

WTC race: With SA taking top spot in the table, pressure on India
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4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

After winning in India, New Zealand on brink of repeating 68-year-old unwanted record at home in Tests
4 weeks, 2 days ago

After winning in India, New Zealand on brink of repeating 68-year-old unwanted record at home in Tests

India TV News  

New Zealand are known to be extremely good at home in Tests and miserable away. For the unversed, New Zealand lost to Australia earlier this year by 172 runs and three wickets in Wellington and Christchurch respectively. In the ongoing Test series against England, they went down by eight wickets and 323 runs, their biggest-ever loss at home, in Christchurch …

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka 2-0 to lead World Test Championship table
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka 2-0 to lead World Test Championship table

Al Jazeera  

Maharaj’s five-for helps South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs and leap ahead of Australia and India on the WTC table. South Africa have secured a 109-run victory over Sri Lanka on the last day of the second Test at St George’s Park to complete a 2-0 sweep of the series and lead the World Test Championship points table. …

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

Australia bounces back to beat India by 10 wickets in 2nd test and level series
1 month ago

Australia bounces back to beat India by 10 wickets in 2nd test and level series

Associated Press  

ADELAIDE, Australia — Australia bounced back from a heavy home defeat to level the Border-Gavaskar test series at 1-1 after a comprehensive 10-wicket win in the second test against India on Sunday. “I think being one down, no doubt there’s a little bit more on it trying to level up the series.” Resuming at 128-5 in the second innings, India …

England beats New Zealand by 323 runs in 2nd test to take unassailable 2-0 series lead
1 month ago

England beats New Zealand by 323 runs in 2nd test to take unassailable 2-0 series lead

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — England conquered the Wellington gale Sunday to seal a 323 run win over New Zealand on the third day of the second test and to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Joe Root completed his 36th century as England batted for less than 30 minutes in the morning before declaring with a lead of …

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 …

Australia beat India by 10 wickets in Adelaide Test to level series 1-1
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1 month ago

Australia beat India by 10 wickets in Adelaide Test to level series 1-1

Al Jazeera  

Hosts level 1-1 on the third day after India slump to 175 all out in the second of the five-match Border-Gavaskar series. Pat Cummins’s first five-wicket haul at the Adelaide Oval has led Australia to a comprehensive 10-wicket win in the second Test against India, helping the hosts level the five-match series at 1-1. None of the Indian batters passed …

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 …

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