Australia beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in 3rd T20I at the MCG
Australia had a resounding series win over Sri Lanka 3-0 after completeing another victory in 3rd and final T20I of the series,at the MCG, earlier today.
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Australia beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets in 2nd T20I at the GABBA
Australia completely outplayed sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I, at the GABBA , winning by the convincing margin of 9 wickets.
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Record breaking Alyssa Healy eases Australia to 3-0 series win over Sri Lanka
Australian opener Alyssa Healy hit the highest score in Women's T20Is with an unbeaten 148 off 61 balls in their win over Sri Lanka today.
Mooney century steers Australia to 41-run win over Sri Lanka in 1st Women’s T20I
A brilliant Beth Mooney century has steered Australia to a 41-run win against Sri Lanka in the opening match
England Win First ODI In Sri Lanka
England powered their way to a comprehensive victory in the first ODI of their three-match series in Sri Lanka.
ICC Women’s World T20 2018 - Records, crowds, wickets and sixes: the Group Stage had it all
Two countries from among the West Indies, one an island and one on the South American mainland,
ICC Women’s World T20 Update - Windies and England join Australia & India in Finals
The ICC Women’s World T20 2018 found all its four semi-finalists, as the Windies and England booked their spots....
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Warner century for Australia destroys Sri Lanka in 1st T20I in Adelaide
David Warner 100*, Aaron Finch 64 and Glenn Maxwell 62 all combined to give Australia a record breaking win over Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the series.
Sean Abbott called into Australian squad against Sri Lanka for the Gillette T20 INTL
New South Wales fast bowler Sean Abbott has been added to the Australian squad for the Gillette T20 INTL Series against Sri Lanka, replacing the injured Andrew Tye.
Sri Lanka T20I Squad for the tour of Australia: Hits and misses
Sri Lanka arrive on the Australian shores with confidence on two counts.
England Men's two-Test tour of Sri Lanka in March 2020 has been confirmed
The two Test matches will form part of the ICC World Test Championship, and as such will each be worth 60 points.
Sri Lanka complete 3-0 whitewash over Pakistan in T20I Series
Losing a series in your own backyard is pretty bad but to be whitewashed by a side that had its major players missing, was not a start Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq had expected, in his first few weeks in the job.
Rajapaksa and de Silva star in Sri Lanka T20 series win over Pakistan
The Sri Lankan cricket received a tremendous boost by beating Pakistan, the top-ranking T20 side in the world, under lights at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Pakistan v Sri Lanka 3rd ODI - Pakistan wrap up the short series 2-0
Pakistan chased down a challenging total to beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets to wrap up the series 2-0
Pakistan squad for Sri Lanka T20Is announced
Pakistan national team’s head coach and chief selector, Misbah-ul-Haq, has named a 16-member squad for three T20Is against Sri Lanka in Lahore from 5 to 9 October.
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 67 runs in 2nd ODI - Pakistan cricket back on the track
Pakistan, the host, was simply too good in the second ODI of the three-match series at National Stadium, Karachi
Karachi weather mars eagerly-awaited contest
The match set to mark the return of ODI cricket in Pakistan, following a decade-long drought, was marred by heavy rain in Karachi...
Excitement high as International Cricket returns to Pakistan
Top-level 50-over cricket will mark its return in Pakistan after a gap of four years when the first ball will be bowled at the National Stadium in Karachi at 3pm local time.
Pakistan v Sri Lanka - David Boon has been appointed as match referee for the series
Australia star David Boon has been appointed by the ICC as match referee for the upcoming Pakistan versus Sri Lanka ODI and T20I series...
Pakistan squad for Sri Lanka ODIs announced
Pakistan men’s team head coach and chief selector, Misbah-ul-Haq, has named a 16-member squad for three ODIs against Sri Lanka, from 27 September to 2 October, in Karachi.
Ticket Prices for Pakistan-Sri Lanka Series Announced
The interest and convenience of families and general public was the focus for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) which today announced ticket prices for the upcoming ODI and T20I series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, starting on 27 September.
Pakistan Announce Probables for Sri Lanka Series
Head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has named 20 probables for the training camp, which will commence at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore from Wednesday, 18 October.
Lasith Malinga skittles New Zealand to win 3rd T20I for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat against New Zealand in the 3rd and final T20I of the series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy today.
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New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets in 2nd T20I in Kandy
Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat against New Zealand at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy in the 2nd T20I.
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets in 1st T20I at Kandy
Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat against New Zealand in the 1st T20I at Kandy today.
New Zealand win by an innings and 65 runs to level Test series against Sri Lanka
The 120 points on offer for the two-match series were split equally between the two teams as the caravan now moves towards the T20Is.
Colin de Grandhomme's explosive 83-run knock gives New Zealand hope of eking out a win
Clearly, New Zealand are not batting again and if they win indeed, they will win by an innings. But for that, they need to put in Sri Lanka to bat quite early on the last day and their spinners have to deliver.
Latham's ton sees New Zealand give Sri Lanka a strong reply on Day 3
Despite Tom Latham's dogged century, New Zealand trail by 48 runs and a first innings lead of 50 will hold them in good stead.
Rain cuts short Day 2 of Sri Lanka-New Zealand 2nd Test after Boult and Southee shine
A total of 114 overs have been already lost in the match but due to the conditions being conducive for bowling, even if we get half of game time on the three remaining days, we have a match on our hands.
Pakistan Cricket Board and Sri Lanka Cricket announce match schedule in Pakistan
The Pakistan Cricket Board and Sri Lanka Cricket today announced to swap upcoming matches of the split series in Pakistan
Dimuth Karunaratne helps Sri Lanka survive tricky rain-curtailed day against New Zealand
Skipper Karunaratne (49*) took a gutsy decision of batting first under cloudy conditions and took the shine off the new ball. The score could have read much worse if it was not for his perseverance.
Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne powers Sri Lanka to 6-wicket win against New Zealand in 1st Test
It is a huge win for Sri Lanka in terms of the Test Championship. This being only a two-match series, the Lions have bagged 60 valuable points.
Openers Karunaratne and Thirimanne set up win for Sri Lanka in 1st Test against New Zealand
Sri Lanka now need 135 runs to go one up in the series and unless they implode, there is every chance of a Sri Lankan win before Tea on day 5, weather permitting.
BJ Watling's dogged half-century keeps New Zealand in the match on Day 3 against Sri Lanka
When the game was finally called off due to bad light, New Zealand were at 195-7 and lead by 177 runs. A total of around 230 will challenge the Sri Lankan batsmen on a pitch that is still not too bad for batting.
New Zealand Test squad for Sri Lanka: Hits and Misses
New Zealand would derive confidence for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka from their prized out victory in similar conditions against Pakistan last year in UAE.
New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka: Preview, Match Schedule, Team Squads and Series Predictions
New Zealand arrive on the Sri Lankan shores for a two-match Test series and a three-match T20I series.
Sri Lanka complete a 3-0 series whitewash over Bangladesh with 122 run win in 3rd ODI
Sri Lanka completed a 3-0 series win over Bangladesh with 122 run win in 3rd ODI today
Same yet different: How the ICC Test Championship will impact the longest format of the game
The ICC Test Championship's objective is to give context to Test matches. Interestingly, it's the biggest irony that the Test Championship is beginning with Ashes....
Cricket needs the ICC World Test Championship - Mahela Jayawardene
Cricket needs the ICC World Test Championship. Context is essential, to play for points as well as pride.
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets in 2nd ODI and take series
Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat against Sri Lanka in their must win 2nd ODI, at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, today.
A winning farewell for Lasith Malinga as Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 91 runs
Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat against Bangladesh in the 1st ODI at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Stokes and Archer star in Super Over as England lift the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup for the first time
England are the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup champions for the first time after Jofra Archer held his nerve to help beat New Zealand in a nail-biting Super Over at Lord’s.
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The six-week long 2019 World Cup comes to its conclusion with a showpiece final at Lord’s today between the host England and New Zealand.
India showcase chasing masterclass in 7-wicket win over Sri Lanka at Leeds
Chasing has been a nightmare for teams in this World Cup
That was the first ball after eight months.... Angelo Mathews Sri Lanka
Angelo Mathews hadn’t bowled a ball in an ODI for 18 months, and hadn’t even bowled in the nets all tournament for Sri Lanka.
Move over Sachin and Kohli, Fernando takes his place in World Cup record books
Avishka Fernando’s maiden one-day ton puts him third in the list of the youngest century-makers at an ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and he joins some exalted company...
Nicholas Pooran's ton not good enough as Sri Lanka pip West Indies in high-scoring WC clash
Dead rubber, eh? Just when you think that you pretty much where the game is headed, cricket has this unique habit of surprising you every now and then.
If you want to compete.... you definitely have got to have a good batting line-up - Dimuth Karunaratne
Sri Lanka’s World Cup fate is out of their own hands after defeat to South Africa on Friday in Durham.
Dimuth Karunaratne left frustrated as Sri Lanka’s World Cup hopes are left hanging by a thread
Dimuth Karunaratne was frustrated at his side’s inability to rotate the strike after their semi-final hopes were left hanging by a thread in Durham on Friday.
South Africa spoil Sri Lanka's party with clinical nine-wicket win
South African skipper Faf du Plessis, who had said that the losses were beginning to be borderline embarrassing, must be relieved after this inconsequential but much-required win for the team.
We have enough talent and skills to compete with South Africa - Sri Lanka coach Hathurusingha
Sri Lanka are wary of a South African side who have nothing to lose in their final matches at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, according to their coach Chandika Hathurusingha....
The World Cup springs back to life with successive nail-biters
From the perspective of a neutral cricket fan, it is of lesser importance which side wins, but all you want is to experience a tight game, in which both sides give it their all and the batsmen have to work hard for every run.
Buttler admits England lacked usual intensity in run chase against Sri Lanka
England lacked their usual intensity with the bat as they failed to chase what appeared a relatively modest target of 233 to beat Sri Lanka....
Karunaratne praises Sri Lanka legend Malinga for leading by example
Lasith Malinga is an example for the rest of Sri Lanka to follow – according to his captain Dimuth Karunaratne.
Morgan frustrated by England batting performance in Sri Lanka defeat
Eoin Morgan admits England forgot about the basics of a run chase in defeat to Sri Lanka – but has backed his men to come out swinging on Tuesday against Australia.
Malinga masterclass revives Sri Lanka’s World Cup dream
Lasith Malinga didn’t even take his jumper off for this latest masterclass.
Lasith Malinga's counterpunch stuns England
Chasing a target of 233, after piling up 397 in the last match, the debate was about how quickly can England chase this total down. Well, we call cricket a great leveler for good reason.
“England is the best batting line-up against the spinners in the world” - Dimuth Karunaratne
Dimuth Karunaratne has labelled England the best players of spin at this World Cup
Australia complete convincing win over Sri Lanka by 87 runs at the Oval
Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl against Australia at the Oval, London today in their World Cup encounter.
Karunaratne tells Sri Lanka’s batsmen to take on Australia’s short balls
Dimuth Karunaratne insists the Sri Lanka batting order will have full licence to take on the short ball when they face off with Australia in their crunch ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup clash at the Oval.
Honours even as Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are hard done by rain
Twice in two days, the match has been washed out without a ball being bowled
Sri Lanka won’t be caught in the middle for long says, batting coach Jon Lewis
Batting coach Jon Lewis insists the quality of Sri Lanka’s middle order will shine through sooner rather than later after their indifferent start to the 2019 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka return with one point each as rain plays spoilsport
Given the fluctuating fortunes of both teams, there was a lot of build up to the game between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Isuru Udana delighted Sri Lanka held their nerve to secure victory
Securing a morale-boosting win was all that mattered to Isuru Udana after Sri Lanka held their nerve against Afghanistan to get off the mark in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019.
Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 34 runs (DLS) in rollercoaster World Cup tie in Cardiff
Afghanistan won the toss and decided to bowl against Sri Lanka in their World Cup encounter at Sophia Gardens Cardiff, today.
Confident Gulbadin expects Afghanistan batters to deliver against Sri Lanka
Keep calm and carry on - that’s Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib’s message to his players ahead of their second World Cup clash against Sri Lanka in Cardiff.
Sri Lanka needed to score 250 + runs to be competitive - Mahela Jayawardene
Mahela Jayawardene reflects on Sri Lanka’s performance in their opening world Cup match against New Zealand in Cardiff.
Jeevan Mendis backs Sri Lanka to restore confidence after loss against New Zealand
It’s a matter of when, not if, Sri Lanka get the injection of confidence they need to ignite their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 campaign.
New Zealand’s Kane Williamson backs up the talk with emphatic win over Sri Lanka
Kane Williamson gave the game away on Friday on the eve of New Zealand’s tournament opener, “Some people may be saying something about us, I'm not sure. But we're talking about us.”
New Zealand decimate Sri Lanka by 10 wickets on a green top at Cardiff
First, it was Pakistan who were dismissed cheaply, so much so that the match was over within 36 overs.
Sri Lanka turn to former greats to inspire World Cup campaign
Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne has enlisted a number of former greats to try and inspire his side on the eve of their tournament opener against New Zealand.
Karunaratne dreams of emulating class of 96
As an eight-year-old boy tuning into Sri Lanka’s 1996 triumph on a pocket radio, Dimuth Karunaratne instantly learned the danger a cricket underdog can pose.
Lasith Malinga backs bowlers for big influence
Runs are flowing more than ever in one-day cricket but Sri Lanka’s Lasith Malinga believes bowlers still hold the key in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Warm Up Match - Australia beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets
Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat against Australia at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton today in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 warm up match.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 warm up match - South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 87 runs
Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl against South Africa in this ICC Cricket World Cup warm up match at Sophia Gardens Cardiff, Cardiff today.
Sri Lanka overcome Scotland in rain affected 2nd ODI
Scotland won the toss and decided to bowl against Sri Lanka at the Grange, Edinburgh todayin the 2nd ODI of the series.
ICC Cricket World Cup - Sri Lanka SWOT Analysis - Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat
Crowned the world champions in 1996, Sri Lanka, other than West Indies, is one team which is in a dire state after having achieved glory in the yesteryears.
1st ODI Scotland V Sri Lanka – Match abandoned without a ball being bowled
The 1st ODI between Scotland and Sri Lanka at the Grange, Edinburgh today,was abandoned without a ball being bowled
India A squad for matches against Sri Lanka A & West Indies A announced
The All-India Senior Selection Committee picked the India A team for two multi-day and five one-day matches against Sri Lanka A to be played from 25th May 2019, onwards.
Sanath Jayasundara charged under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has charged Sanath Jayasundara with two counts of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.
Zoysa, Gunawardene charged under the Emirates Cricket Board Anti-Corruption Code
The International Cricket Council (ICC), on behalf of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), has charged Nuwan Zoysa for breaching four counts of the ECB Anti-Corruption Code for Participants for the T10 League
Kumar Sangakkara to Become Next MCC President
Kumar Sangakkara will be the next President of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). The former Sri Lankan international will take up the post on 1st October 2019 and will serve for a period of one year. He will become the first non-British President.
South Africa and Sri Lanka Players on the move in T20I Rankings
The South Africa opener Reeza Hendricks and all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo attained career-best positions in batting and bowling,
South Africa wins 2nd T20I and takes series win against Sri Lanka
Cricket South Africa has congratulated the Standard Bank Proteas on winning the KFC T20 International Series against Sri Lanka
Proteas need Super Over to win first T20 International
The Standard Bank Proteas maintained their white-ball dominance over Sri Lanka but it took a super over to get them there in the first of three KFC T20
South Africa complete 5-0 ODI series win over Sri Lanka despite floodlight failure
Aiden Markram scored a career-best half-century and shared successive partnerships of 70 with Faf du Plessis .....
4th ODI - South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in Port Elizabeth
South Africa won the toss and decided to bowl against Sri Lanka in the 4th ODI at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth, today.
Markram, Duminy and Amla all set for return to Proteas ODI Squad
Aiden Markram returns to the Standard Bank Proteas ODI squad for the final two Momentum One-Day International matches
De Kock century sets Proteas up for DLS win and 3-0 series triumph
Quinton De Kock continued his blazing run of sparkling form with his 14th career century to lay the foundation for a solid batting performance..
Test cricket popularity strong as ever says MCC World Cricket committee
The MCC World Cricket committee has today announced a positive future for Test cricket after reviewing results from the MCC Test Cricket survey
South Africa win 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka by 113 runs
Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl against South Africa in the 2nd ODI at Supersport Park, Centurion today.
South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in 1st ODI at the New Wanderers
South Africa won the toss and decided to bowl against Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI at the New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg today.
Sanath Jayasuriya Banned from All Cricket for Two Years
Sanath Jayasuriya has been banned from all cricket for two years after admitting breaching two counts of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.
Mendis, Fernando make big gains in Test rankings
Sri Lanka batsmen Kusal Mendis and Oshada Fernando have made major gains in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings
South Africa v Sri Lanka 2nd Test – Sri Lanka win by 8 wickets and the Series 2-0
Sri Lanka won the 2nd Test against South Africa at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth today, by 8 wickets and took the Series 2-0.
South Africa v Sri Lanka 2nd Test – Sri Lanka need 137 runs to win
Sri Lanka are in reach of a Test series whitewash over South Africa after an enthralling day's play at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth today.
South Africa v Sri Lanka 2nd Test – Honours even at Close of Play on Day 1
South Africa won the toss and decided to bat against Sri Lanka in the 2nd Test at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth today.
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