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T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka defeat Afghanistan by 6 wickets, keep semi final hope alive

Nov 01, 2022, at 07:10 pm

Sri Lanka registered a six-wicket win over Afghanistan in a Group 1 match of the T20 World Cup on Tuesday, keeping their hope to qualify for the semi final stage alive.

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka restrict Afghanistan to 144/8 in 20 overs

Nov 01, 2022, at 05:44 pm

Sri Lankan bowlers restricted Afghanistan to 144/8 in 20 overs in a Group 1 match of the T20 World Cup on Tuesday.

T20 World Cup: Glenn Phillips' ton, Trent Boult's four-wicket power New Zealand to outplay Sri Lanka

Oct 29, 2022, at 11:33 pm

A century by Glenn Phillips and four wickets by premier Kiwi fast bowler Trent Boult powered New Zealand to outplay Sri Lanka by 65 runs in a Group 1 match of the T20 World Cup at Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney Saturday.

T20 World Cup: Asitha Fernando replacement for Bonita Fernando in Sri Lankan team

Oct 27, 2022, at 07:08 pm

The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 has approved Asitha Fernando as a replacement for Bonita Fernando in the Sri Lanka squad.

T20 World Cup: Marcus Stoinis' blitzkrieg helps Australia beat Sri Lanka

Oct 26, 2022, at 04:39 pm

Perth/UNI: Marcus Stoinis played an outstanding knock of an unbeaten 59 from 18 balls to help Australia chase down 158 in their Super 12 encounter of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup against Sri Lanka here Tuesday.

T20 WC: Clinical bowling display help Sri Lanka crush UAE after Namibia shocker

Oct 18, 2022, at 11:17 pm

Geelong: Sri Lanka put on an exhibition of fast bowling to gain a huge 79-run win over the UAE after a hat-trick from leg-spinner Karthik Meiyappan in the first innings here at Simonds Stadium on Tuesday.

T20 World Cup: Namibia stun Asia Cup winners Sri Lanka in opener

Oct 16, 2022, at 10:26 pm

Geelong: A strong team performance helped Namibia register a stunning 55-run upset victory over Sri Lanka in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup opener here on Sunday.

Asia Cup: Renuka, Mandhana star in India's triumph over Sri Lanka in final

Oct 15, 2022, at 10:19 pm

Sylhet: Riding on Renuka Singh and Smriti Mandhana's scintillating performances India dismantled Sri Lanka by eight wickets to romp to victory on Saturday to clinch their seventh Asia Cup title.

Afghanistan people celebrate Sri Lanka's victory against Pakistan to lift Asia Cup

Sep 14, 2022, at 11:57 pm

Kabul: The streets of Afghanistan suddenly buzzed with happy people as they celebrated the victory of Sri Lanka over Pakistan in the Asia Cup final.

Asia Cup victory: Gautam Gambhir poses with Sri Lankan flag

Sep 12, 2022, at 02:41 pm

Dubai: Former Indian opener and World Cup hero Gautam Gambhir was seen posing with the Sri Lanka national flag after the side clinched the Asia Cup by beating Pakistan.

Dominant Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to lift Asia Cup

Sep 12, 2022, at 04:58 am

Dubai: Sri Lanka emerged victorious as they defeated Pakistan, a side which was considered as one of the favourites to lift the trophy, by 23 runs to clinch the Asia Cup here on Sunday.

Pakistan win toss, opt to field first against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final

Sep 12, 2022, at 12:39 am

Dubai: Pakistan won the toss and opted to field first against Sri Lanka in the high-voltage final clash of the Asia Cup here on Sunday.

Let's bring back Asia Cup for fans: Sanath Jayasuriya

Sep 11, 2022, at 12:57 am

Colombo: Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya asked the national cricket side to take no pressure in the final match against Pakistan and bring back the Asia Cup for fans.

Asia Cup: Wanindu Hasaranga shines with bat as Sri Lanka rout Pakistan in last Super 4 match

Sep 10, 2022, at 02:30 pm

Dubai: Wanindu Hasaranga on Friday picked up three crucial wickets and hit the winning runs to beat Pakistan by five wickets in the last and inconsequential Asia Cup Super 4 tie at the Dubai International Stadium ahead of the most-awaited final here on Sunday.

#BoycottIPL trends on Twitter as India on brink of Asia Cup ouster

Sep 07, 2022, at 07:39 pm

Almost a year after Team India crashed out of the T20 World Cup, the men-in-blue could do nothing more than staring at an ouster from the Asia Cup 2022 losing two consecutive Super Four matches in the mega tournament.

India lose to Sri Lanka in Asia Cup Super 4 clash by 6 wickets, Rohit Sharma's team on brink to get ousted

Sep 07, 2022, at 06:12 am

Dubai/UNI: India have one foot on the flight back home after they lost their second Super 4 T20 match against Sri Lanka, who registered a 6-wicket win to storm into the finals of 2022 Asia Cup at Dubai International Stadium here on Tuesday.

Asia Cup 2022: India eye claiming must-win match against Sri Lanka in Super 4 clash

Sep 06, 2022, at 05:46 pm

Dubai/UNI: After the last over defeat against Pakistan yesterday, India will not only crave to field the best playing XI, but also get the best out of an apparently lacklustre bowling unit as they face Sri Lanka in a must-win Super 4 encounter at Dubai International Stadium here Tuesday.

Mendis hits 50 to help Sri Lanka storm into Asia Cup Super 4s by beating Bangladesh by 2 wickets

Sep 02, 2022, at 03:33 pm

Dubai: Kusal Mendis and Captain Dasun Shanaka's splendid batting display helped Sri Lanka to beat Bangladesh by 2 wickets in a nail-biting contest and qualify for Super 4s in the 2022 Asia Cup T20 here last night.

Asia Cup: Afghanistan qualify for Super 4 defeating Bangladesh

Aug 31, 2022, at 05:15 pm

Sharjah/UNI: After trampling Sri Lanka and then thrashing Bangladesh by seven wickets, Afghanistan became the first team to qualify for 2022 Asia Cup Super 4 contest here Tuesday.

Afghanistan register upset by beating Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in Asia Cup opener

Aug 28, 2022, at 04:28 am

Dubai: Afghanistan created an upset in the very first match of the Asia Cup as the side beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets here on Saturday.

Sri Lanka Cricket names 18-member squad for Asia Cup

Aug 20, 2022, at 09:44 pm

Colombo: Sri Lanka Cricket on Saturday named a 18-strong squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, commencing August 27 in the UAE.

Asia Cup shifted to UAE from Sri Lanka: Sourav Ganguly

Jul 22, 2022, at 04:18 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Indian cricket board (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly Thursday announced the shifting of Asia Cup from Sri Lanka to the UAE.

Sri Lanka Cricket postpones Lanka Premier League amid 'economic crisis'

Jul 18, 2022, at 12:12 am

Colombo: The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Sunday announced the cash-rich  Lanka Premier League 2022 has been postponed due to the economic crisis in the country.

Imagine Mr Bean brought into the team: Sanath Jayasuriya slams PM Ranil Wickremesinghe

Jul 13, 2022, at 08:02 pm

Colombo: Former Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya on Wednesday targeted country's PM Ranil Wickremesinghe after he declared a nationwide state of emergency and compared him with comic character Mr. Bean.

Three more Sri Lankan players test Covid-19 positive

Jul 07, 2022, at 06:58 pm

Galle/UNI: Sri Lanka have been rocked with three more Covid-19 cases ahead of the second Test match against Australia, starting Jul 8, the country's cricket board said Thursday.

Angelo Mathews tests Covid-19 positive, Oshada Fernando replacement

Jul 01, 2022, at 06:49 pm

Galle/UNI: Sri Lankan allrounder Angelo Mathews tested Covid-19 positive ahead of the third day's play of the first Test against Australia here Friday.

Former SL cricketer Dhammika Prasad goes on hunger strike

Apr 15, 2022, at 11:55 pm

Colombo: Sri Lanka's former cricketer Dhammika Prasad on Friday began a 24-hour hunger strike against the government at the Galle Face Green in the national capital.

M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru rated 'below average': ICC

Mar 20, 2022, at 11:19 pm

Bengaluru: The pitch at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which staged the second Test between India and Sri Lanka, was rated "below average" by match referee Javagal Srinath, the  International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Sunday.

Bumrah, Ashwin shine as India beat Sri Lanka by 238 runs in Pink Ball Test

Mar 15, 2022, at 12:06 am

Bengaluru: India demolished Sri Lanka in the Pink Ball Test by beating the visitors by 238 runs here on Monday.

Sri Lanka struggles at 28-1 as India post massive target to win Pink Ball Test

Mar 14, 2022, at 04:24 am

Bengaluru: Sri Lanka were left struggling at 28 runs for the loss of a wicket at stumps on the second day of the Pink Ball Test against India here on Sunday.