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Stat Attack: India vs Sri Lanka - Who holds the Asia Cup finals edge?

It's not India vs Pakistan, but it's the final of a major tournament and based on how India and Sri Lanka have played so far in this edition of the Asia Cup this clash of two teams in blue promises to be a cracker of a contest.

The Times of India

'Extremely ordinary': Gautam Gambhir on Babar Azam's captaincy after Pakistan's Asia Cup ouster

NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir expressed strong criticism of Babar Azam's captaincy terming it 'extremely ordinary' following Pakistan's failure to reach the Asia Cup final after losing to Sri Lanka in a rain-hit Super 4 clash in Colombo on Thursday.

The Times of India

'Just told Pathirana to run hard...': Charith Asalanka on last-ball heist against Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Allrounder Charith Asalanka played a sensational knock of unbeaten 49 against Pakistan to take Sri Lanka into the final of the Asia Cup 2023 on Thursday.

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'We could have made better choices': How ex-Pakistan cricketers reacted to Asia Cup defeat to Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: In a breathtaking last-ball thriller, Sri Lanka secured a two-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup, earning them a spot in the final against India.

The Times of India

Watch: 'Poori duniya dekhna chahti thi' - Shoaib Akhtar rues no India-Pak final in Asia Cup 2023

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan fast-bowler Shoaib Akhtar rued that there would be no India vs Pakistan in the final of the 2023 Asia Cup as the Men in Green got knocked out of the competition after a two-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in a decisive Super Four clash on Thursday.

The Times of India

How Sri Lanka pipped Pakistan in last-over thriller to set up Asia Cup final with India

NEW DELHI: Top-order batter Kusal Mendis conjured a match-defining 91 as he along with Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka guided Sri Lanka to the Asia Cup final, defeating top-ranked ODI side Pakistan by 2 wickets (DLS) in the rain-marred last-over Super Four thriller in Colombo on Thursday.

The Times of India

Asia Cup 2023: Samarawickrama, Shanaka star in Sri Lanka’s victory against Bangladesh

The host’s 21-run win extended its winning run in ODIs to 13 games, second only to Australia’s 21-match streak in 2003, and virtually eliminated Bangladesh.

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Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka relieved to get over the line against Afghanistan

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka expressed relief that his team managed to secure a victory against the determined Afghanistan side in the Asia Cup on Tuesday to secure a spot in the 'Super 4' stage of the tournament.

The Times of India

Asia Cup: How Sri Lanka edged Afghanistan in a thriller to qualify for Super Fours

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka registered a thrilling two-run victory over Afghanistan on Tuesday in their do-or-die Asia Cup Group B match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, and booked their spot in the Super Fours stage of the continental tournament.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka beats Afghanistan by two runs in Asia Cup thriller

Kusal Mendis narrowly misses century, guides SL to 291-8 in crucial Asia Cup match vs. Afghanistan. Mendis' 92 off 84 balls, Pathum Nissanka & Charith Asalanka's contributions help SL to solid start. Middle-order stutter, Rashid Khan's deflection run out of Mendis, Dunith Wellalage & Maheesh Theekshana's 64-run 8th wicket stand.…

The Hindu

Sri Lanka register their longest winning streak in ODI history

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka emerged victorious over Bangladesh in their tournament opener in the ongoing Asia Cup, marking a significant milestone by setting a new record for their longest winning streak in one-day internationals (ODIs).

The Times of India

Asia Cup: How bowlers led Sri Lanka to a comfortable win over Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: A clinical all-round bowling performance was followed by a mature Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka 78-run stand as Sri Lanka eased past Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Group B game in Pallekele on Thursday.

The Times of India

World Cup Qualifiers: Hasaranga takes six-for as Sri Lanka thrash UAE by 175 runs

NEW DELHI: Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga delivered an outstanding performance, claiming career-best figures of 6/24 as Sri Lanka began their ICC World Cup Qualifier group league campaign with a dominant 175-run victory over the United Arab Emirates in Bulawayo on Monday.

The Times of India

West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka head into World Cup 2023 Qualifier unbeaten

West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will enter the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier high on confidence, having won both their warm-up matches ahead of the tournament

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The Times of India

West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka head into World Cup Qualifier unbeaten

DUBAI: West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will enter the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier high on confidence, having won both their warm-up matches ahead of the tournament.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka bounces back to beat Afghanistan in second ODI

Sri Lanka bounced back to beat Afghanistan by 132 runs, their biggest win over Afghanistan in ODIs

The Hindu

Sri Lanka beats Ireland again, wins Test series 2-0

Prabath Jayasuriya became the fastest spinner to reach 50 Test wickets and Ramesh Mendis claimed his fourth five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka cruised to an innings and 10-run win over Ireland

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Madushka, Mendis double tons maintain Sri Lanka control

Nishan Madushka and Kusal Mendis converted centuries into maiden doubles by baton-charging the Ireland bowlers as Sri Lanka sustained control of the second Test here on April 27.

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The revival of Test cricket is a fine thing – but ODIs would like a word

Bazball is no magic formula, it’s another cheery novelty – the idea of the quick fix will always seduce lovers of the long game

The Times of India

3rd T20I: New Zealand beat Sri Lanka in thrilling finish to win series 2-1

QUEENSTOWN (New Zealand): Tim Seifert was the match-winner for the second straight game as New Zealand clinched the T20 series against Sri Lanka with a tense four-wicket victory in Queenstown on Saturday.

The Times of India

2nd ODI: Kuldeep Yadav, KL Rahul lead India to 4-wicket win over Sri Lanka

In out of team, Kuldeep turns things India's way in 2nd ODI as hosts bag series; under-fire KL Rahul too proves a point with fighting knock

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Highlights: Gutsy Rahul fifty, Kuldeep help India seal series

NEW DELHI: Showing some glimpses of form with a gritty unbeaten 64, KL Rahul anchored India to a hard-earned four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI at the Eden Garden is Kolkata on Thursday. The win gave India an unassailable 2-0 series lead going into the Thiruvananthapuram ODI…

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2nd ODI: Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj decimate Sri Lanka for 215

KOLKATA: Treated as disposable time and again by the current Indian team management, Kuldeep Yadav once again displayed his skills as he formed a lovely bowling partnership with Mohammed Siraj to demolish Sri Lanka for 215 inside 40 overs in the second ODI on Thursday.

The Times of India

1st ODI: Virat Kohli ton powers India to big win over Sri Lanka

Virat scores 45th ODI ton after Rohit, Gill fifties in 67-run win over SL; Shanaka ton in vain

The Times of India

Watch: Mohammed Siraj's scorcher cleans up Kusal Mendis for duck in India-Sri Lanka first ODI

NEW DELHI: After Virat Kohli's breathtaking century against Sri Lanka in the first ODI, paceman Mohammed Siraj gave India a perfect start by picking up two quick wickets inside six overs of the Lankan innings in Guwahati on Tuesday.

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