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Hasaranga’s tactics questioned as Zimbabwe clinches victory with one ball to spare

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Colombo, Jan 17, 7.15AM – Zimbabwe pulled off a thrilling victory against Sri Lanka in their second Twenty20 match at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday night. Despite facing a challenging situation, all-rounder Luke Jongwe and wicketkeeper-batsman Clive Madande guided Zimbabwe to a memorable win with 178/6, securing the victory with just one ball…

From 4-27 to 173/6: Mathews and Asalanka’s heroics resurrect Sri Lanka

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R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Jan 16, 9.10PM – Sri Lanka bounced back from a shaky start to post a solid total of 173/6 in their second Twenty20 match against Zimbabwe at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. After losing four wickets for just 27 runs in the first five overs, Angelo Mathews and Charith Asalanka played crucial…

Hasaranga joins Vaas and Muralitharan in Sri Lanka’s 7-Wicket Club

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Colombo, Jan 11, 9.30PM – Sri Lanka’s star leg spinner, Wanindu Hasaranga, made a remarkable comeback after recovering from an injury in the rain-affected third and final 27-over match against Zimbabwe at R Premadasa Stadium on Thursday. Hasaranga, who rejoined the national side sixt months after knee surgery, delivered an outstanding performance, securing Sri Lanka’s…

Sri Lanka’s lineup overhaul with Shevon Daniel’s debut and Hasaranga’s return

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Colombo, Jan 11, 2.50PM – In a crucial move, Sri Lanka’s teenage batsman, Shevon Daniel, marked his One Day International (ODI) debut, while Wanindu Hasaranga returned to the side after an eight-month hiatus, replacing Jeffrey Vandersay. The decision came as Zimbabwe opted to bat first in the third and final Nippon Paint ODI held at R…

Hasaranga leads, Mathews and Akila return to Sri Lanka’s T20 team

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Colombo, Jan 9, 8PM – Sri Lanka Cricket announced the appointment of Wanindu Hasaranga as the new captain for the Twenty20 side, making him the 13th leader for the country. The 16-member squad, revealed on Tuesday, includes the return of seasoned all-rounder Angelo Mathews and experienced spinner Akila Dhananjaya after a two-year break. Wanindu Hasaranga,…

Shavin and Dissanayake lead Maliyadeva U13-C to triumph over Wickramashila

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Polgahawela, Jan 9, 9AM – In a thrilling Under-13 Division III Tournament Second Round match at Polgahawela Public Ground on January 7, Maliyadeva College Under-13 ‘C’ team secured a first innings victory over Wickramashila National School Giriulla U13 ‘B’ team, thanks to remarkable performances from Shavin Rajapaksha and SS Dissanayake. Wickramashila National School U13-B faced…

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