Asia Cup 2023: Maheesh Theekshana ruled out of Sri Lanka vs India final due to hamstring injury
1 year, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: Maheesh Theekshana ruled out of Sri Lanka vs India final due to hamstring injury

The Hindu  

Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana has been ruled out of his side’s Asia Cup final against India on Sunday due to a hamstring tear. “He won’t be able to take part in this game since he got a Grade 3 injury, but he will be there for the World Cup,” Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka told reporters on the eve of the title clash in Colombo. RELATED | Washington Sundar to replace Axar Patel before Asia Cup 2023 final: Report Top order batsman Sahan Arachchige will join the squad while Theekshana undergoes rehabilitation, Sri Lanka Cricket said. Sri Lanka has already been struggling with injuries to key players, with pacer Dushmantha Chameera and leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga missing out on the Asia Cup.

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Ravichandran Ashwin won a lot games for India on his own: Rangana Herath
1 day, 11 hours ago

Ravichandran Ashwin won a lot games for India on his own: Rangana Herath

Hindustan Times  

Rangana Herath made two Test tours of India, playing a cumulative five matches. You need to stick to the basics, win the small, little pieces so that the big piece takes care of itself.” Even though they lost to his home country, Herath believes the tour of Sri Lanka shortly before they embarked for India helped the Kiwis immensely. “It's …

U-19 Women’s Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by four wickets, qualifies for final
5 days, 3 hours 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 …

U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup: Aayushi Shukla stars as India beat Sri Lanka to reach final
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5 days, 14 hours 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 …

Indian sports wrap, December 19: Kerala beats Odisha in Santosh Trophy 2024; Rider Raju makes Asian Continentals
6 days, 3 hours ago

Indian sports wrap, December 19: Kerala beats Odisha in Santosh Trophy 2024; Rider Raju makes Asian Continentals

The Hindu  

FOOTBALL Santosh Trophy 2024: Kerala beats Odisha to register third straight win Kerala scored its third win in-a-row when it notched up a 2-0 win against Odisha to maintain its position at the top with nine points while Meghalaya recorded its first win in the final round of the 78th Santosh Trophy national football championship at Deccan Arena here on …

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

India TV Sports Wrap on December 9: Today's top 10 trending news stories
2 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 …

Sri Lanka is 205-5 in a chase of 348 against South Africa in 2nd test
2 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: Dhananjaya de Silva-Mendis stand keeps Sri Lanka alive on Day 4
2 weeks, 3 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, 3 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, 4 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, 5 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 …

SA vs SL: Pathum Nissanka's 89 steadies Sri Lanka after Kyle Verreynne's 105
2 weeks, 5 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 …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 5: Today's top 10 trending news stories
2 weeks, 6 days ago

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

India TV News  

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

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Saurashtra hands Tamil Nadu fourth straight defeat with 58-run win
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Saurashtra hands Tamil Nadu fourth straight defeat with 58-run win

The Hindu  

The disappointment was writ large on the faces of Tamil Nadu’s players at the Holkar Stadium on Tuesday after suffering a fourth straight defeat in Group B of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. READ | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Andhra cruises to six-wicket win after Kerala’s meek batting display Sent in by Tamil Nadu skipper M. Shahrukh Khan, Saurashtra …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

IND vs PAK, U19 Asia Cup 2024: India loses to Pakistan by 43 runs; IPL crorepati Vaibhav Suryavanshi fails to impress
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

IND vs PAK, U19 Asia Cup 2024: India loses to Pakistan by 43 runs; IPL crorepati Vaibhav Suryavanshi fails to impress

The Hindu  

India lost to Pakistan by 43 runs in its first game of the Under-19 Asia Cup 2024 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Saturday. Ali Raza and Abdul Subhan wreaked havoc on India’s top order, sending half the side packing for a paltry 134 in 30.4 overs. Suryavanshi, Mhatre and C. Andre Siddarth’s dismissals cast a long …

WTC 2023-25 Points Table Updated after SA vs SL 1st Test: South Africa jumps to second spot after 233-run win over Sri Lanka
3 weeks, 4 days ago

WTC 2023-25 Points Table Updated after SA vs SL 1st Test: South Africa jumps to second spot after 233-run win over Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

South Africa beat Sri Lanka at the first Test in Kingsmead by 233 runs to jump to the second spot on the World Test Championship standings on Saturday. READ: AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: Chance for Boland to shine in Adelaide after injury woes keep Hazlewood out Set an improbable target of 516, Sri Lanka started the fourth day in …

How South Africa’s win over Sri Lanka in 1st Test makes India and Australia’s road to WTC final more daunting
Top News
3 weeks, 4 days ago

How South Africa’s win over Sri Lanka in 1st Test makes India and Australia’s road to WTC final more daunting

Hindustan Times  

The road to the World Test Championship final is getting more competitive with each passing day. With South Africa's win over Sri Lanka in the first Test by 233 runs at Kingsmead, Durban, it is time to bring the permutations and combinations into the mix. Top 15 buys at IPL 2025 Auction Share Via Copy Link Rishabh Pant ₹ 27 …

Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka
3 weeks, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

Cricket-Sri Lanka opt to bowl v South Africa in first test
4 weeks ago

Cricket-Sri Lanka opt to bowl v South Africa in first test

Hindustan Times  

DURBAN, - Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl in the first test against South Africa in blustery, overcast conditions in Durban on Wednesday, a vital match for both sides in the race for a place in the World Test Championship final. Cricket-Sri Lanka opt to bowl v South Africa in first test The forecast is for rain …

Cricket-S Africa, Sri Lanka eye World Test Championship final
4 weeks, 1 day ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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 …

Tilak Varma shines with record shattering T20 hundred; becomes only batter to ...!
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1 month ago

Tilak Varma shines with record shattering T20 hundred; becomes only batter to ...!

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Tilak Varma became the first batter ever to notch three successive hundreds in T20s, while Shreyas Iyer underlined his credentials with a smooth century ahead of the IPL mega auction, as the two Indian batters hogged the limelight in the first round of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Saturday. Shreyas shines Shreyas, who was released by Kolkata Knight …

Tilak Varma becomes first batter to pull off this unique T20 record!
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1 month ago

Tilak Varma becomes first batter to pull off this unique T20 record!

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Tilak Varma became the first batter ever to notch three successive hundreds in T20s, while Shreyas Iyer underlined his credentials with a smooth century ahead of the IPL mega auction, as the two Indian batters hogged the limelight in the first round of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Saturday. Shreyas shines Shreyas, who was released by Kolkata Knight …

India TV Sports Wrap on November 20: Today's top 10 trending news stories
1 month ago

India TV Sports Wrap on November 20: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Spaniard Rafael Nadal's illustrious tennis career came to an end after Spain lost to the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals in Malaga on Monday, November 19. On the other hand, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to feature in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Baroda for the first time since 2016 and pacer Ishant Sharma has been picked …

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

Sri Lanka win ODI series against New Zealand 2-0 after rain washes out finale in Pallekele – India TV

India TV News  

Sri Lanka continued their good form in ODI cricket in 2024, winning their fifth assignment at home in the year and third consecutive as they sealed a 2-0 victory against New Zealand after the finale was washed out due to relentless rain in Pallekele on Tuesday, November 19. After being largely unimpressive in the first two games, the New Zealand …

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 …

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

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

India Today  

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

First time since 2012! Sri Lanka claim series win over New Zealand with nerve-wracking finish in 2nd ODI
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd ODI: Kusal Mendis half-century helps Sri Lanka seal series against New Zealand
1 month, 1 week ago

SL vs NZ HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd ODI: Kusal Mendis half-century helps Sri Lanka seal series against New Zealand

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd ODI match being played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando. SQUAD Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith …

Kusal Mendis stars with 74* as Sri Lanka clinch ODI series vs New Zealand
1 month, 1 week ago

Kusal Mendis stars with 74* as Sri Lanka clinch ODI series vs New Zealand

India Today  

Sri Lanka continue their domination at home as they take a 2-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series against New Zealand. Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by three wickets in the rain-affected match at the Pallekele Stadium in Pallekele. Vandersay's five-wicket haul in the first innings, followed by Kusal Mendis's unbeaten knock of 74 runs was key in Sri Lanka …

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 …

SA vs IND: Varun Chakravarthy breaks Ashwin's record to make T20I history for India
1 month, 1 week ago

SA vs IND: Varun Chakravarthy breaks Ashwin's record to make T20I history for India

India Today  

Varun Chakravarthy, on Wednesday, made history after becoming the Indian bowler with most wickets in a single bilateral T20I series. SA vs IND, 3rd T20I Updates Chakravarthy also became the first Indian bowler with 10 or more wickets in a single bilateral T20I series. Chakravarthy also became the 16th spinner to take 10 or more wickets in a bilateral T20I …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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. Sri Lanka wins toss, elects to bat in 1st ODI against New Zealand The series will provide New Zealand with a build up for next year’s Champions Trophy for which Sri Lanka hasn’t qualified …

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 …

Varun Chakravarthy needs two more wickets to break Ravichandran Ashwin's all-time India record
1 month, 1 week ago

Varun Chakravarthy needs two more wickets to break Ravichandran Ashwin's all-time India record

India TV News  

Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has emerged as Team India's reliable weapon in the shortest format of the game. The 33-year-old mystery spinner was the only reason India could dream of winning the second T20I at St. George's Park in Gqeberha after posting just 124 runs in their 20 overs. He requires two more wickets to break Ravichandran Ashwin's record for …

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand ODI Series: Schedule, squads, injuries, live streaming and all you need to know
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1 month, 1 week ago

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand ODI Series: Schedule, squads, injuries, live streaming and all you need to know

India TV News  

New Zealand begin their preparation for the upcoming Champions Trophy with the series against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka aren't part of the Champions Trophy because they didn't finish in the top 8 of the ODI World Cup standings. Sri Lanka vs New Zealand ODI Series - All you need to know Schedule 1st ODI - November 13 - 2:30 PM …

SL vs NZ: Injured Hasaranga ruled out of Sri Lanka’s ODI squad against New Zealand
1 month, 1 week ago

SL vs NZ: Injured Hasaranga ruled out of Sri Lanka’s ODI squad against New Zealand

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka will be without the services of star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga during the three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting Wednesday in Dambulla. He bowled his full quota of overs and picked up four wickets as the host bowled out the visiting team for 108. The leg-spinner picked up a total of six wickets during the two-match T20I series, …

Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of New Zealand ODIs with hamstring injury
1 month, 1 week ago

Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of New Zealand ODIs with hamstring injury

India Today  

Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of Sri Lanka’s upcoming ODI series against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury. He also finished as the leading wicket-taker of the series after he took six wickets from two games at an economy rate of 4.62. Earlier, Lockie Ferguson was also ruled out of the upcoming ODI series due to a calf …

Varun Chakaravarthy’s 5/17 in vain as India loses to SA by three wickets in 2nd T20I
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Varun Chakaravarthy’s 5/17 in vain as India loses to SA by three wickets in 2nd T20I

The Hindu  

Leg-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy’s career-best 5 for 17 went in vain as India suffered a three-wicket loss to South Africa in the second T20I at the St. George’s Oval on Sunday. The 33-year-old’s stunning performance helped India reduce SA to 66 for 6 while chasing 125 but Tristan Stubbs and Gerald Coetzee took the hosts home in 19 overs, ending India’s …

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 …

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