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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

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 …

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3 days, 11 hours ago

Maheesh Theekshana scripts history with an ODI hat-trick against New Zealand as Sri Lanka restrict Kiwis

India TV News

Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana scripted history on Wednesday, January 8 as he became the first spinner to take an ODI hat-trick against New Zealand and the fifth bowler overall as the visitors restricted the Black Caps to 255/9 after choosing to field first in a rain-marred second game of the three-match series in Hamilton. Theekshana became the seventh Sri …

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3 days, 11 hours ago

NZ vs SL: Maheesh Theekshana bags ODI hat-trick, joins Vaas, Malinga in elite list

India Today

Maheesh Theekshana became the seventh Sri Lankan bowler to take a hat-trick in one-day international cricket when he achieved the feat in the second ODI of a three-match series against New Zealand in Hamilton on Wednesday, January 8. | NZ vs SL: Full Scorecard | Maheesh Theekshana dismissed New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith and Matt Henry to claim …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

RR squad composition, IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals predicted playing XI, full players list

The Hindu

Rajasthan Royals signed 20 players during the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction which happened in Jeddah. Ahead of the auction, Royals had retained six players - Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer and Sandeep Sharma. RR IPL 2025 Squad Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs NZ 3rd ODI Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Sri Lanka vs New Zealand match in Pallekele

India TV News

Sri Lanka will take on New Zealand for one final time in the ongoing ODI series on Tuesday, November 19. Hence, Sri Lanka have rested four of their crucial all-format stars in Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, and Asitha Fernando for the finale keeping in mind the South Africa Tests with the likes of Eshan Malinga, Lahiru Udara and …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka beats New Zealand in 2nd ODI to win another home series

Deccan Chronicle

Pallekele: 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 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 Bracewell's first four-wicket ODI haul …

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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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Sri Lanka Dominates West Indies in Dominant Display

India TV News

Sri Lanka secures a 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against the West Indies. Despite a late start due to rain, the home team dominates the bowling with the duo of Theekshana and Hasaranga taking 5 wickets in the first over. The West Indies struggle to recover, with the opening pair of Athanaze and Hope falling cheaply. The spin …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fantasy 11 Prediction – CPL 2024 –Barbados Royals vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

Hindustan Times

Table-toppers Barbados Royals and struggling St Kitts and Nevis Patriots will clash in the 18th match of the 2024 Caribbean Premier League at Bridgetown. Fantasy 11 Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis – CPL 2024 –Barbados Royals vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots LAST 5 MATCHES ROYALS: W W W L W PATRIOTS: L L L L L …

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5 months ago

SL vs IND: Theekshana takes a dig at 'good wickets' and 'small boundaries' in India

India Today

Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana took a dig at the small boundaries and good wickets in India after Sri Lanka’s historic series win over the Men in Blue. Notably, Sri Lanka beat India by 110 runs in the third and final ODI of the series on Wednesday, August 7 at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Commenting on India’s series defeat, Theekshana said …

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5 months ago

Rishabh Pant misses easy stumping in 3rd ODI, third umpire's mistake adds to chaos

India Today

India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant missed an easy stumping chance during the third and final ODI of the series against Sri Lanka on Wednesday, August 7 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The Sri Lankan batter failed to connect the ball and got beaten and it went straight into Pant’s gloves. pic.twitter.com/Klgc1I3T6X — ` August 7, 2024 Avishka Fernando's 96 guides …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Everything went wrong for Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup 2024: Maheesh Theekshana

India Today

Maheesh Theekshana has claimed that everything went for Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup 2024 campaign as they are on the brink of elimination without reaching the Super 8 stages. The spinner said that the South Africa and Bangladesh performances showed that Sri Lanka didn't deserve to get a Super 8 spot. We didn't bat well and we didn't …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Cricket-Sri Lanka staring at early T20 World Cup exit after Florida washout

Hindustan Times

June 11 - Former champions Sri Lanka are on the brink of an early exit from the T20 World Cup after heavy rain washed out their Group D match against Nepal in Lauderhill, Florida on Tuesday. Cricket-Sri Lanka staring at early T20 World Cup exit after Florida washout The 2014 champions badly needed a win to keep their tournament hopes …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Sri Lanka staring at early T20 World Cup exit after Florida washout

Hindustan Times

-Former champions Sri Lanka are on the brink of an early exit from the T20 World Cup after heavy rain washed out their Group D match against Nepal in Lauderhill, Florida on Tuesday. Sri Lanka staring at early T20 World Cup exit after Florida washout The 2014 champions badly needed a win to keep their tournament hopes alive after defeats …

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7 months, 1 week ago

'Few teams are playing at same venue': Sri Lanka cricketer hits out at gruelling schedule at T20 World Cup

India TV News

Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana has hit out at the gruelling schedule for the team from island nation at the T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka are one of the only two teams playing all their four group matches at four different venues. Sri Lanka's hotel in New York is a staggering one hour and 40 minutes away from the stadium …

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9 months ago

Pressure on CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad with MS Dhoni cloud around him: Matthew Hayden

India Today

Former Australia and CSK opener Matthew Hayden has said that Ruturaj Gaikwad has not been able to deliver his best as captain of the Super Kings so far in IPL 2024 while adding that it's not going to be easy for the young opener to step into the shoes of the legendary MS Dhoni. So Ruturaj Gaikwad might be having …

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9 months ago

SRH vs CSK: Huge blow for Chennai as both Pathirana, Mustafizur miss out

India Today

Chennai would not be having the services of both Mustafizur Rahman and Matheesha Pathirana for their Indian Premier League 2024 match against Hyderabad on Friday, April 5 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL 2024 Points Table and Standings | 2024 IPL Full Schedule Young batter Sameer also missed out from their playing …

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9 months ago

No Mustafizur Rahman among 2 changes? Predicting CSK's likely playing XI for IPL 2024 clash against SRH

India TV News

Chennai Super Kings would be eager to get on that three-win train on which Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals are already there in the 2024 edition of the IPL. Sunrisers Hyderabad's free-flowing batting line-up kept going hard against Mumbai Indians to smash the highest total in the tournament history and expect something similar on Friday, April 5 as well. …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2024, CSK vs GT: Chennai's 'Malinga' Pathirana returns, pairs with Mustafizur

India Today

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad confirmed that CSK brought their own Lasith Malinga - Matheesha Pathirana-- in their playing XI for the second Indian Premier League 2024 home game against Gujarat Titans. IPL 2024: FULL COVERAGE Despite the Fizz's sparkling performance, his inclusion remained uncertain as Lankan slinger Pathirana, who contributed 19 wickets in 12 matches to CSK's title …

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11 months ago

Playing under MS Dhoni is a privilege: Theekshana reveals unique style of CSK skipper's captaincy

India Today

Sri Lanka mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana feels privileged to play under the leadership of MS Dhoni. “Playing under MS Dhoni is a privilege - he has faith in every bowler - we are also getting confidence, even if we are going for runs - he gives us the ball later in the innings and backs us - that is a …

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11 months, 1 week ago

'Next season, no bowling for you': MS Dhoni sets straightforward expectations from Maheesh Theekshana ahead of IPL 2024

Hindustan Times

Maheesh Theekshana has emerged as a consistent performer for Sri Lanka in recent years, catching the eye of cricket fans when he debuted for the national team in 2021. MS Dhoni talks to Maheesh Theekshana during IPL 2023 Although Theekshana's entry into the Chennai Super Kings squad in the 2022 mega auction didn't attract much attention initially, his subsequent performances …

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1 year, 2 months ago

NZ vs SL | Kiwis ‘almost’ seal a semifinal spot after Sri Lankans fail to put up a challenge

The Hindu

New Zealand moved into prime position to grab the last World Cup semifinal spot with a comfortable five-wicket win over Sri Lanka at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on November 9. Scoreboard: Sri Lanka innings: Pathum Nissanka c Latham b Southee 2 Kusal Perera c Santner b Ferguson 51 Kusal Mendis c Ravindra b Boult 6 Sadeera Samarawickrama c …

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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

Maheesh Theekshana scripts history with an ODI hat-trick against New Zealand as Sri Lanka restrict Kiwis

NZ vs SL: Maheesh Theekshana bags ODI hat-trick, joins Vaas, Malinga in elite list

RR squad composition, IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals predicted playing XI, full players list

SL vs NZ 3rd ODI Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Sri Lanka vs New Zealand match in Pallekele

Sri Lanka beats New Zealand in 2nd ODI to win another home series

First time since 2012! Sri Lanka claim series win over New Zealand with nerve-wracking finish in 2nd ODI

SL vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Battling Kusal guides Sri Lanka to series win over New Zealand

Sri Lanka beats New Zealand in 2nd ODI to win another home series

Sri Lanka Dominates West Indies in Dominant Display

Fantasy 11 Prediction – CPL 2024 –Barbados Royals vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

SL vs IND: Theekshana takes a dig at 'good wickets' and 'small boundaries' in India

Rishabh Pant misses easy stumping in 3rd ODI, third umpire's mistake adds to chaos

Everything went wrong for Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup 2024: Maheesh Theekshana

Cricket-Sri Lanka staring at early T20 World Cup exit after Florida washout

Sri Lanka staring at early T20 World Cup exit after Florida washout

'Few teams are playing at same venue': Sri Lanka cricketer hits out at gruelling schedule at T20 World Cup

Pressure on CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad with MS Dhoni cloud around him: Matthew Hayden

SRH vs CSK: Huge blow for Chennai as both Pathirana, Mustafizur miss out

No Mustafizur Rahman among 2 changes? Predicting CSK's likely playing XI for IPL 2024 clash against SRH

IPL 2024, CSK vs GT: Chennai's 'Malinga' Pathirana returns, pairs with Mustafizur

Playing under MS Dhoni is a privilege: Theekshana reveals unique style of CSK skipper's captaincy

'Next season, no bowling for you': MS Dhoni sets straightforward expectations from Maheesh Theekshana ahead of IPL 2024

NZ vs SL | Kiwis ‘almost’ seal a semifinal spot after Sri Lankans fail to put up a challenge