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Asia Cup 2023: Super Four, final matches to stay in Colombo

ACC decides to keep Asia Cup Super 4 and final matches in Colombo despite heavy rains. SLC suggested Hambantota as alternate venue due to drought. India meets Pakistan on September 10 at R Premadasa Stadium. ACC considered Pallekele and Dambulla, but abandoned due to rains and maintenance.

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Asia Cup super four matches likely to be shifted out of Colombo after heavy rains

ACC mulls change of venue for Asia Cup Super Four matches due to heavy rains in Colombo. Possible venues: Pallekele, Dambulla, Hambantota. Teams informed. ACC has two days to decide. Hybrid model proposed by PCB chief Najam Sethi in June.

The Hindu

Asia Cup 2023 | India vs Nepal: Rohit prefers the ‘happy headache’ of first-choice players against Nepal

India received some encouraging signals from their match against Pakistan, and they would want to build on them ahead of the business end of this tournament and much sterner assays in the waiting.

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Najam Sethi slams Asia Cup scheduling after Pallekele washout

PCB chairman Najam Sethi slams Asia Cup scheduling after India-Pakistan match washout in Pallekele. Suggested playing in UAE, but "poor excuses" made to accommodate Sri Lanka. Politics over sport, he says. Hybrid model used, with four games in Pakistan, rest in Sri Lanka.

The Hindu

Asia Cup 2023: India vs Pakistan | Near-empty stands, lack of buzz raise eyebrows

India-Pakistan cricket match in Pallekele Stadium had serene ambience due to lack of fans. Lowest ticket price was $20 (LKR 6400) but still no rush. Hotel owners and tour operators disappointed by lack of fan rush.

The Hindu

Asia Cup 2023 | Kishan, Hardik and Pakistan pacers shine on a day when the rain has the final say

Asia Cup 2023: India vs Pakistan one-day international match in Pallekele on September 2, 2023

The Hindu

Rohit keen on finding balance between solidity and high-risk approach

India skipper Rohit Sharma says his experienced batters must rely on their experience to counter Pakistan's potent pace trio in the Asia Cup clash in Pallekele. With key players returning from injury, Rohit says the tournament is not a fitness test and the team must put their game face on.…

The Hindu

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Pakistan beat Nepal by 238 runs in Asia Cup opener

Pakistan will now travel to Sri Lanka for the much-anticipated match against India to be played in Pallekele.

The Hindu

Lanka Premier League: Colombo Strikers set sights on victory in Pallekele against Dambulla Aura

Colombo Strikers are all set for their third match in the Lanka Premier League, where they will be facing Dambulla Aura at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Read further on Dynamite news:

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ACC could accept PCB's 'hybrid model' for Asia Cup, Pakistan team set to travel to India for WC

The Asian Cricket Council, headed by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, is expected to approve PCB’s proposed ‘hybrid model’ for conducting four non-India Asia Cup games in Pakistan while the rest of the matches will be played in Sri Lanka’s Galle and Pallekele.

The Hindu

SL vs Ind: Sri Lanka win toss, opt to bowl against India in third ODI

Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in the third and final ODI of the three-match series here at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele on Thursday. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Shanaka hails 'born warrior' Chamika as Sri Lanka win rain-hit ODI

Pallekele (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Skipper Dasun Shanaka on Thursday said Chamika Karunaratne remains a trusted performer for Sri Lanka after the fast bowler helped stun Australia by 26 runs in a rain-hit second one-day international.

AFP

Bowlers help Sri Lanka stun Australia in rain-hit ODI

Pallekele (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Fast bowler Chamika Karunaratne led an inspired Sri Lankan attack to pull off a thrilling 26-run win over Australia in the rain-hit second one-day international on Thursday.

AFP

Australia need 216 to win rain-hit Sri Lanka ODI

Pallekele (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Pace bowler Pat Cummins claimed four wickets as Australia kept Sri Lanka down to 220 for nine as rain forced the innings to end in 47.4 overs on Thursday.

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Maxwell propels Australia past Sri Lanka in rain-hit first ODI

Pallekele (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten 80 helped Australia chase down a rain-revised target of 282 runs and beat hosts Sri Lanka by two wickets on Tuesday.

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Mendis anchors Sri Lankan batting in first ODI against Australia

Pallekele (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Wicketkeeper Kushal Mendis anchored Sri Lanka's batting performance to help their team reach 300-7 against Australia in Tuesday's first one-day international.

AFP

Australia pile up 176-5 against Sri Lanka in final T20

Pallekele (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Australian opening pair David Warner and Aaron Finch played formidable knocks before the middle order powered their team to 176 for five against hosts Sri lanka in the third and final T20 match Saturday after electing to bat.

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