Australia defeat Sri Lanka by nine wickets in second men’s cricket Test – as it happened Australia chase down 75 runs in the fourth innings to beat Sri Lanka inside four days in Galle The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2025
Kusal Mendis shows Sri Lankan teammates how it's done Kusal Mendis has proved the hero Sri Lanka needed late in the first innings of their second Test against Australia in Galle. AAP · Feb 7, 2025
Smith, Carey hit match-defining centuries in Galle Australia will be eyeing a Test series whitewash over Sri Lanka after Steve Smith and Alex Carey monstered the locals on day two of the second Test. AAP · Feb 7, 2025
Australia dominate Day 1 as Sri Lanka falter to 229-9 in second Test Australia took firm control of the second Test against Sri Lanka despite a spirited fightback from the hosts, who reached 229-9 at stumps on day one in Galle. The Times of India · Feb 6, 2025
Aussies 'near flawless' in record rout of Sri Lanka Australia have thrashed a woeful Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs in the Test series opener in Galle for their biggest Test win on the subcontinent. AAP · Feb 1, 2025
Follow-on an option for Australia in rainy Galle Australia look set to consider enforcing the follow-on after a rainy third day of the series opener against Sri Lanka in Galle. AAP · Jan 31, 2025
South Africa build 221-run lead in crucial second Test against Sri Lanka NEW DELHI: Dane Paterson delivered his finest bowling performance with figures of 5-71, whilst Temba Bavuma remained not out on 48 as South Africa reached 191 for three in their second innings on Saturday at St George's Park in Gqeberha, establishing a 221-run advantage. The Times of India · Dec 7, 2024
Hardik Pandya returns to top ICC T20I rankings as Tilak Varma enters top-10 NEW DELHI: Indian cricketers shined in the latest ICC rankings for white-ball cricket, with notable achievements in the T20I format. Hardik Pandya, India all-rounder, has once again secured the top spot in the ICC T20I all-rounder rankings. The Times of India · Nov 20, 2024
Charith Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka against New Zealand NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka announced their teams on Wednesday for three ODIs and two T20 matches against New Zealand at home, with Charith Asalanka serving as captain for both formats. The Times of India · Nov 6, 2024
1st Test: Kamindu Mendis hundred steers Sri Lanka to 302/7 against New Zealand on Day 1 NEW DELHI: Kamindu Mendis continued his impressive form, scoring a magnificent 114 to lead Sri Lanka to a total of 302-7 on the first day of the opening Test against New Zealand in Galle on Wednesday. The Times of India · Sep 18, 2024
Nissanka matches Don Bradman's feat following Sri Lanka's win over England in third Test NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan batter Pathum Nissanka achieved a significant milestone on Monday during the third Test match against England at The Oval. Nissanka scored an unbeaten 127 in 124 balls, helping Sri Lanka chase down 219 runs and secure a win. The Times of India · Sep 9, 2024
England hopes of unbeaten Test summer wrecked as Sri Lanka claim memorable win Pathum Nissanka scored an unbeaten 127 to guide Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket victory at the Oval The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024
Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis lead Sri Lanka fightback against careless England in Third Test Partnership of 118 runs and counting has given Sri Lanka hope in the final Test of the summer Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2024
Josh Hull discovers highs and lows of Test cricket as Sri Lanka fight back The visitors recovered from a rocky start to reach 211 for five on day two. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024
The Times of India · Aug 24, 2024 1st Test: Jamie Smith hits maiden Test century to put England in command against Sri Lanka NEW DELHI: England found themselves on the brink of victory against a resilient Sri Lankan side on the third day of the first Test at Old Trafford. Despite a valiant effort from the visitors, who reached 204-6 in their second innings, they held a slender lead of just 82 runs…
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024 Memorable morning for Jamie Smith as England assume complete control Smith was able to make his first Test century.
International Business Times · Aug 22, 2024 De Silva And Rathnayake Star In Sri Lanka Revival Against England Dhananjaya de Silva and debutant fast bowler Milan Rathnayake both made fine fifties as Sri Lanka recovered from a dramatic top-order collapse on Wednesday's opening day of the first Test against England at Old Trafford.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2024 Jayasuriya’s style adds intrigue to Sri Lanka’s series against England Coach’s talent could rub off on his players in the tourists’ first series in England for eight years
The Times of India · Aug 5, 2024 DRS controversy: How Sri Lanka players were left stunned and Kusal Mendis threw his helmet as Virat Kohli survived LBW - Watch NEW DELHI: The ongoing three-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka has faced controversy following a Decision Review System (DRS) incident during the second ODI on Sunday. Sri Lanka secured a 32-run victory, taking a 1-0 lead after the first match ended in a tie. The issue arose from…
The Times of India · Jul 31, 2024 Watch: How Washington Sundar's Super Over won the T20I series against Sri Lanka NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka needed 30 runs off the last 30 balls with nine wickets in hand against India but they stuttered again as Suryakumar Yadav took the 3rd T20I at Pallekele into a Super Over on Tuesday.
The Times of India · Jul 28, 2024 Witty Ashish Nehra leaves Yashasvi Jaiswal speechless with Virat-Rohit remark - Watch India didn't face much trouble in beating hosts Sri Lanka in the first T20I international in Pallekele on Saturday once their batsmen had put the home team under pressure with a total in excess of 200, but Ashish Nehra's witty observation after the match left opener Yashasvi Jaiswal speechless.
The Times of India · Jul 27, 2024 1st T20I: Suryakumar Yadav-Gautam Gambhir regime starts with 43-run win against Sri Lanka NEW DELHI: New T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav struck a spectacular half-century to lead India to a 43-run victory over Sri Lanka in the series opener in Pallekele on Saturday, marking the start of Gautam Gambhir era on a strong note.
The Times of India · Jun 17, 2024 Sri Lanka deliver big win over Dutch as they bow out of T20 World Cup NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka, already out of contention for the Super Eight stage, comfortably defeated the Netherlands by 83 runs in their final Group D encounter of the T20 World Cup at the Daren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia on Sunday.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2024 South Africa scrape a win as big-time cricket premieres in New York South Africa began their T20 World Cup with a victory at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, taking 16.4 overs to chase Sri Lanka’s modest 77
The Times of India · Jun 3, 2024 Anrich Nortje grabs 4/7 as South Africa bowl out Sri Lanka for their lowest total in T20Is NEW DELHI: South African pacer Anrich Nortje rediscovered his rhythm and claimed a career-best 4/7 as the Proteas capitalised on the bouncy conditions to skittle out Sri Lanka for a paltry 77 in their T20 World Cup encounter in New York on Sunday.