R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Jan 16, 7PM – In a strategic move, Sri Lanka introduced star left-arm bowler Dilshan Madushanka into their bowling attack, replacing the slinger Nuwan Thushara from the last game. Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza invited Sri Lanka to bat first in the second Twenty20 match of the three-game series at the R Premadasa…
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COLOMBO, Jan 15, 5.45PM – In a nail-biting encounter at R Premadasa Stadium, Sri Lanka emerged victorious against Zimbabwe in the first Twenty20 match, clinching a three-wicket win on the last ball of the match on Sunday. Angelo Mathews played a pivotal role, top-scoring with 46 runs off 38 balls, showcasing a great finishing role…
Colombo, Jan 14, 7.15PM – Angelo Mathews, Sri Lanka’s experienced allrounder and former captain, made a comeback to the Sri Lanka Twenty20 side after a two-year hiatus. The decision to field first against Zimbabwe was taken in the first Twenty20 match at R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. Mathews, 36 years old, last played a T20 game…
Colombo, Jan 14, 12.10PM – In a bid to reach a milestone, Sri Lanka’s new Twenty20 captain and star leg-spinner, Wanindu Hasaranga, is eyeing his 100th Twenty20 wicket during the upcoming three-match series against Zimbabwe. The series is set to kick off on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Hasaranga, 26, recently delivered a…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Colombo, Jan 9, 6.30AM – Sri Lanka pulled off a nail-biting victory against Zimbabwe in the second Nippon Paint One Day International match at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday. Despite a tough start, a brilliant 95-run innings by Janith Liyanage led Sri Lanka to a thrilling two-wicket win over Zimbabwe, with one over…
Colombo, Jan 8, 6.50PM – Sri Lanka secured a commanding position against Zimbabwe in the second Nippon Paint One Day International Series in a thrilling encounter at R Premadasa Stadium. The game witnessed Zimbabwe’s captain, Craig Ervine, departing at 82 runs in the 36th over due to a sharp catch by Sadeera Samarawickrama off Dushmantha…