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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chandimal century helps Sri Lanka dominate New Zealand to start 2nd test

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Dinesh Chandimal’s 16th century helped Sri Lanka dominate a careless New Zealand by 306-3 to begin the second test on Thursday at their Galle fortress. Sri Lanka and England share the record for the most test wins at a single venue, 25, at Galle and Lord’s respectively. Chandimal remained composed, going on to score his first …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Olly Stone ends Dimuth Karunaratne’s resistance as England eye Lord’s victory

The Independent

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England Stone Karunaratne Woakes

8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Sri Lanka Bangladesh Test Lanka Sri Hasan Karunaratne

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka openers make good progress in 2nd test against Bangladesh

Hindustan Times

CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh — Opener Nishan Madushka scored an unbeaten half-century as Sri Lanka made a solid start to the second and final test, reaching 88-0 at lunch on Saturday. HT Image After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the tourists made a fluent start with Madushka driving pacer Syed Khaled Ahmed for a four past boundary in the …

Sri Lanka Bangladesh Karunaratne Mahmud Madushka

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka reaches 314-4 at stumps on opening day of 2nd test against Bangladesh

The Hindu

Sri Lanka dominated the opening day of the second and final cricket test against Bangladesh, riding on strong contributions from its top three batters. 3 Kusal Mendis struck 93, Dimuth Karunaratne hit 86 and his fellow opener Nishan Madushka added 57 as Sri Lanka reached 314-4 in 90 overs at stumps on Saturday. Sri Lanka made one change from the …

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9 months ago

Karunaratne comes to Sri Lanka's rescue with patient fifty on Day 2 of first Test against Bangladesh

Firstpost

Veteran batter Dimuth Karunaratne’s 52 off 101 balls helped Sri Lanka end the day on 119/5, stretching their lead to 211 after bowling Bangladesh out for 188 in their first innings. AFP Veteran batter Dimuth Karunaratne chipped in with a patient half-century to steer Sri Lanka to safety at stumps on Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh in …

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9 months ago

Karunaratne half-ton keeps Sri Lanka in control against Bangladesh

Hindustan Times

Dimuth Karunaratne scored a patient half-century to guide Sri Lanka to 119-5 in the second innings Saturday, building a 211-run lead against Bangladesh at stumps on the second day of the first Test. Spinners Tajiul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz removed Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal respectively to give Bangladesh some hope, with the tourists teetering on 64-4 before Karunaratne's …

Sri Lanka Bangladesh Karunaratne Second Innings Kumara De Silva Rajitha

9 months ago

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

Associated Press

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

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Angelo Mathews disturbs own timber in attempt to smash half-tracker from Qais Ahmed l WATCH

India TV News

Sri Lanka posted a huge total on Day 2 of the only Test match against Afghanistan to stretch their first innings lead to 212 on Saturday. Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal registered impressive centuries at Sinhalese Sports Club but Afghanistan made a comeback with three late wickets. Mathews scored 141 off 259 with the help of 14 fours and three …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga named captains as Sri Lanka announce preliminary squads for Zimbabwe series

India TV News

Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga have been named the new ODI and T20I captains as Sri Lanka Cricket has announced two preliminary squads for the forthcoming white-ball series against Zimbabwe at home. Notably, Mendis was asked to lead the team during the recently concluded ODI World Cup in India after Dasun Shanka was ruled out of the tournament due to …

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1 year ago

Abu Dhabi T10: New York Strikers, Delhi Bulls record comprehensive wins

Hindustan Times

Abu Dhabi, November 30 : New York Strikers restricted Bangla Tigers to 101 for 7 in 10 overs and recorded an impressive eight-wicket win in the fifth match of the Abu Dhabi T10 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. HT Image Kusal Perera's unbeaten 50 and Mohammad Waseem's 41 ensured New York Strikers their first win with 14 balls to spare …

Boundaries Delhi Sixes Runs Ball Hit Miller

1 year, 1 month ago

AFG vs SL | Farooqi on fire as Afghanistan keeps itself in the hunt for semifinal berth

The Hindu

At the start of the chase, the Afghanistan dug-out had split the target of 242 into phases of 10 overs each on its whiteboard. Afghanistan beats Sri Lanka Lalith Kalidas Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka for the first time in ODI World Cups in three meetings since 2015. Shahidi also surpassed Rahmat Shah for most fifty-plus scores among Afghanistan batters in …

Sri Lanka Afghanistan Odi Lanka Sri Shahidi Karunaratne

1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Zampa triggers Sri Lanka’s fall before Marsh, Inglis hand Aussies first win

The Hindu

It took an apocalyptic dust storm and a freak bout of rain for Australia to get its World Cup campaign back on track with a five-wicket win against Sri Lanka at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Monday. Nissanka and Perera had blunted the pace trio of Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins during …

Sri Lanka Australia World Cup Sri Warner Cummins Zampa

1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023: Dasun Shanaka ruled out of tournament, Chamika Karunaratne named replacement

Firstpost

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has been ruled out of the remainder of the ODI World Cup after picking a quadriceps tear in their match against Pakistan. World Cup 2023: News | Schedule | Results | Points table The recovery time for the injury is believed to be three weeks during which Sri Lanka would have played most of their …

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1 year, 5 months ago

SL vs NED Dream11 Prediction, ODI World Cup 2023 Qualifier Final: Sri Lanka vs Netherlands Predicted Playing XI

The Hindu

Sri Lanka and Netherlands will lock horns in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier final at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday. SL VS NED PREDICTED XI SRI LANKA Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Matheesha Pathirana. SL VS NED DREAM11 PREDICTION Wicketkeepers: Scott Edwards, …

Sri Lanka Netherlands World Cup Lanka Sri Ned Wanindu Hasaranga

1 year, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka qualify for ICC World Cup 2023 after thumping 9-wicket win over Zimbabwe

India Today

Sri Lanka have become the first team from the ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifiers to qualify for the main tournament after registering a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over hosts Zimbabwe at Bulawayo's Queens Sports Club on Sunday. Earlier, Maheesh Theekshana's four wickets helped Sri Lanka dismiss Zimbabwe for 165 runs in 32.2 overs. Sri Lanka's bowlers dominated, as Zimbabwe's innings crumbled. …

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1 year, 5 months ago

ICC World Cup qualifiers: Dimuth Karunaratne century, Wanindu Hasaranga five-for help Sri Lanka knock Ireland out

Hindustan Times

Sri Lanka powered into the Super Six stage of the Cricket World Cup qualifying tournament with a crushing 133-run win over Ireland on Sunday that eliminated their opponents. Opener Dimuth Karunaratne made a run-a-ball 103 Scotland also made it three wins from three in Group B as they beat Oman by 76 runs, with both teams joining Sri Lanka in …

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1 year, 6 months ago

West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka head into World Cup 2023 Qualifier unbeaten

The Hindu

West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will enter the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier high on confidence, having won both their warm-up matches ahead of the tournament. More ➡️ https://t.co/JqOMXFnOyupic.twitter.com/kVaDn4XWGH — ICC Cricket World Cup May 23, 2023 Powell powers West Indies to big win against UAE Big-hitting Rovman Powell's rapid century helped the West Indies defeat UAE …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka set to unleash IPL star Pathirana ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Hindustan Times

Sri Lanka has unleashed some special bowling talents ahead of big events over the years. Pathirana bowls with a unique round-arm action and Sri Lankans hope that he’ll be quite a handful for batters during the World Cup qualifiers later this month in Zimbabwe. Sri Lanka, which won the 1996 World Cup title and has twice been runner-up, needs to …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Matheesha Pathirana's heroics with CSK in IPL 2023 leads to place in Sri Lanka squad for Afghanistan ODIs

Firstpost

Colombo: Sri Lanka called up Indian Premier League winner Matheesha Pathirana on Tuesday into the 16-member ODI squad for the upcoming three-match home series against Afghanistan. If he is included in the final team, it will be the 20-year-old Pathirana’s debut for Sri Lanka in a one-day international. Pathirana, nicknamed “Baby Malinga” for his slingshot action similar to Sri Lanka …

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1 year, 7 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. …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Karunaratne, Madushka hit centuries as Sri Lanka hit back in 2nd Test vs Ireland

Hindustan Times

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. Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne and Nishan Madushka run between the wickets during the second day of the second and final cricket Test match between Sri Lanka and Ireland at …

Sri Lanka Test Hit Lanka Sri Karunaratne Mendis

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 Test Runs Wicket Tucker Karunaratne Mendis

1 year, 8 months ago

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: Dead battery saves Chamika Karunaratne from getting run-out in 1st ODI

Firstpost

There have been a number of bizarre incidents occurring on the cricket field over the years, including play getting stopped due to ball getting too hot after landing on a frying pan. The first ODI between New Zealand and Sri Lanka witnessed Chamika Karunaratne survive a run-out in a rather unique manner — due to the zing bails refusing to …

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Chandimal century helps Sri Lanka dominate New Zealand to start 2nd test

Olly Stone ends Dimuth Karunaratne’s resistance as England eye Lord’s victory

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

Sri Lanka openers make good progress in 2nd test against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka reaches 314-4 at stumps on opening day of 2nd test against Bangladesh

Karunaratne comes to Sri Lanka's rescue with patient fifty on Day 2 of first Test against Bangladesh

Karunaratne half-ton keeps Sri Lanka in control against Bangladesh

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

Angelo Mathews disturbs own timber in attempt to smash half-tracker from Qais Ahmed l WATCH

Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga named captains as Sri Lanka announce preliminary squads for Zimbabwe series

Abu Dhabi T10: New York Strikers, Delhi Bulls record comprehensive wins

AFG vs SL | Farooqi on fire as Afghanistan keeps itself in the hunt for semifinal berth

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Zampa triggers Sri Lanka’s fall before Marsh, Inglis hand Aussies first win

World Cup 2023: Dasun Shanaka ruled out of tournament, Chamika Karunaratne named replacement

SL vs NED Dream11 Prediction, ODI World Cup 2023 Qualifier Final: Sri Lanka vs Netherlands Predicted Playing XI

Sri Lanka qualify for ICC World Cup 2023 after thumping 9-wicket win over Zimbabwe

ICC World Cup qualifiers: Dimuth Karunaratne century, Wanindu Hasaranga five-for help Sri Lanka knock Ireland out

West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka head into World Cup 2023 Qualifier unbeaten

Sri Lanka set to unleash IPL star Pathirana ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Matheesha Pathirana's heroics with CSK in IPL 2023 leads to place in Sri Lanka squad for Afghanistan ODIs

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

Karunaratne, Madushka hit centuries as Sri Lanka hit back in 2nd Test vs Ireland

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

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: Dead battery saves Chamika Karunaratne from getting run-out in 1st ODI