The Latest Breaking News from Pallekele

Pathum Nissanka's record double ton propels Sri Lanka to victory in series opener against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka emerged victorious by 42 runs against Afghanistan in the first match of their three-game one-day international series in a gripping encounter at Pallekele, spurred by an exceptional double century from Pathum Nissanka.

The Times of India · Feb 10, 2024

Pathum Nissanka becomes first Sri Lankan to hit double century in ODIs

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Sri Lankan cricketer to score an ODI double century. His remarkable innings powered the hosts to an imposing total of 381 against Afghanistan in the series opener in Pallekele on Friday.

The Times of India · Feb 9, 2024

Asia Cup: ACC and SLC announce $50,000 award for curators and groundsmen

NEW DELHI: In a generous gesture of appreciation, the entire team of groundstaff who worked tirelessly to prepare the cricket grounds in Colombo and Pallekele for the Asia Cup, despite the challenges posed by a full-blown monsoon season, will be rewarded with a prize money of $50,000.

The Times of India · Sep 17, 2023

Asia Cup 2023: Watch - Nepal team delighted to get a chance to talk to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

Following the conclusion of their Asia Cup 2023 campaign with a defeat against India in Pallekele on Monday, Nepal skipper Rohit Paudel revealed that his team was delighted to get a chance to engage in a conversation with India captain Rohit Sharma and batting icon Virat Kohli.

The Times of India · Sep 5, 2023

India vs Nepal: Watch - Virat Kohli dances on Nepalese song during Asia Cup game

Virat Kohli never misses a chance to engage with his fans at venues across the world. On Monday, Pallekele witnessed the same when Kohli delighted the crowd by dancing to the tune of famous Nepalese song during the rain-hit India vs Nepal Group A match in the Asia Cup.

The Times of India · Sep 5, 2023

Asia Cup: How India sealed Super 4s berth with Nepal drubbing in a rain-marred game

NEW DELHI: An ordinary show from the bowlers was superbly compensated by openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill as India thrashed Nepal by 10 wickets (DLS) in the rain-marred Asia Cup Group A game in Pallekele on Monday.

The Times of India · Sep 4, 2023

India vs Nepal, Asia Cup: India win toss, opt to bowl

India skipper Rohit Sharma had no hesitation in deciding to bowl first after winning the toss in the last Group A match of the Asia Cup against Nepal at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka on Monday.

The Times of India · Sep 4, 2023

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023, Pallekele weather update: Rain threatens another damp affair

The Asia Cup match between India and Nepal faces rain threat as the Monday weather forecast for Pallekele doesn't look promising.

The Times of India · Sep 4, 2023

Jasprit Bumrah to miss Nepal game, returns to Mumbai due to personal reasons: Reports

NEW DELHI: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has returned to Mumbai and will miss the Asia Cup 2023 match against Nepal scheduled on Monday in Pallekele.

The Times of India · Sep 3, 2023

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 · Sep 3, 2023