DAMBULLA: (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka’s spinners and a strong innings from captain Charith Asalanka guided the team to a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first match of the Ritzbury Twenty20 Series at Dambulla last night. Chasing a modest target of 136, Sri Lanka reached 140-6 in 19 overs, with one over to spare, taking…
Category Archives: Cricket
DAMBULLA: (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka will look to carry their recent momentum into the Ritzbury Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20I series, starting today at 7.30 PM in Dambulla. However, unpredictable weather conditions could play a decisive role in their opening encounter against a relatively fresh New Zealand side, led by Mitchell Santner. Sri Lanka has…
COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka has recalled seasoned top-order batsman Kusal Janith Perera to their 17-member One-Day International squad for the upcoming home series against New Zealand. The 34-year-old former captain last played an ODI in the 2022 World Cup in Bengaluru, where he impressed with a blistering 22-ball half-century against the Kiwis. While Perera hasn’t…
COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – The first group of New Zealand cricketers has arrived in Colombo yesterday as they prepare for the upcoming T20 International (T20I) and One Day International (ODI) series against Sri Lanka, starting this weekend in Dambulla. The players will begin their preparations for the matches, looking to adapt to the local conditions ahead of…
COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka will begin their limited-overs series against New Zealand with a two-match Twenty20 series, starting on Saturday, November 9, at Dambulla. The second T20 game is scheduled for the following day, also in Dambulla. The teams will then move to a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series, beginning on Wednesday, November 13, in…
HONG KONG: (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka celebrated a memorable victory over Pakistan by three wickets with six balls to spare to win the famous Hong Kong Cricket Sixers for the second time, 17 years after their first win in 2007. The final took place at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong on Sunday. Batting…
COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – ICC’s top-ranked Test side, Ausralia team will visit Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series and a one-off One Day International match from January 29 to February 13. Sri Lanka Cricket announced yesterday that the two Tests will take place in Galle, while the venue for the ODI is still to be confirmed….
COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have secured the services of Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana for the IPL 2025 season, retaining him at a staggering price of INR 13 crore, equivalent to approximately SLR 452 million. Pathirana, known for his distinctive slinging bowling action, has emerged as a key player for…
COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka Women’s ‘A’ team is set to host the Bangladesh Women’s ‘A’ team in an exciting series starting September 8. The tour will feature two 50-over matches followed by a five-game Twenty20 series, all taking place across Colombo’s top cricket venues. The series kicks off with the first 50-over match at Army…
LONDON: (ePRESS) – Pathum Nissanka returned to the Sri Lanka Test squad after a two-year absence, replacing the out-of-form Kusal Mendis for the second Test at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Thursday. Sri Lanka Playing XI: Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka (wk), Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Kamindu Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha…