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First Time In 147 Years: Sri Lanka Batter Makes History With Massive Achievement | Cricket News
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First Time In 147 Years: Sri Lanka Batter Makes History With Massive Achievement | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sri Lanka cricket team all-rounder Kamindu Mendis became the first cricketer ever in the history of Test cricket to score two centuries in the same match while batting at No. 7 or below. Mendis achieved the feat on Day 3 of the first Test match against Bangladesh in Sylhet. Mendis scored 102 in the first innings and he followed it up with an impressive 164 in the second innings. Dhananjaya de Silva also scored centuries in both innings of the match and the pair also become the third in the history of the game to achieve the feat after Greg Chappel-Ian Chappel (Australia) and Misbah-ul-Haq-Azhar Ali (Pakistan).Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis both slammed their second century of the match as Sri Lanka set up a 511-run target for Bangladesh before pushing the hosts to the corn...
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Sri Lanka Cricket Announces Dhananjaya De Silva As New Test Captain | Cricket News
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Sri Lanka Cricket Announces Dhananjaya De Silva As New Test Captain | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) newly-appointed Chairman of Selectors Upul Tharanga on Thursday announced batter Dhananjaya de Silva as the new captain of the Test team. The immediate concern is to fix the top-order concerns and poor fielding that contributed to SL's poor performance in the recent ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India, in which they placed at ninth with just two wins in nine matches, reported Sri Lanka Cricket. Also, batter Kusal Mendis (ODIs) and all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga (T20Is) are being looked at as captains in white-ball cricket."The new Chairman of Selectors, Upul Tharanga while announcing that Dhananjaya de Silva had been appointed as the new captain of the Sri Lanka Test Cricket Team, and that much as the option would have been for one captain for all three ...
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Cricket World Cup 2023: After ‘Timed Out’ Controversy, Another Unusual Dismissal Rocks Sri Lanka Against Bangladesh – Watch | Cricket News
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Cricket World Cup 2023: After ‘Timed Out’ Controversy, Another Unusual Dismissal Rocks Sri Lanka Against Bangladesh – Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Dhananjaya De Silva's unusual dismissal during Cricket World Cup 2023© AFPThe series of unusual dismissals continued during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh following Angelo Mathews becoming the first international batter ever to be ruled 'timed out'. Dhananjaya De Silva looked in good touch but he also ended up losing his wicket in a rare dismissal as Mushfiqur Rahim showed superb presence of mind to complete the stumping. On the final delivery of the 38th over, Dhananjaya stepped out of the wicket but the ball brushed his thigh and rolled towards the wicket-keeper. The batter was far away from the crease but Mushfiqur failed to collect it cleanly and ended up disturbing the stumps. However, the veteran cricketer did not lose his calm and quickly ...
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Pakistan Lose Three Wickets In 131-Run Chase Against Sri Lanka | Cricket News
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Pakistan Lose Three Wickets In 131-Run Chase Against Sri Lanka | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan lost three wickets in a tricky 131-run chase on day four of the rain-hit opening Test on Wednesday, after spinners Noman Ali and Abrar Ahmed helped bowl Sri Lanka out for 279. The tourists reached 48-3 at stumps in Galle, needing another 83 to take the lead in the two-match series. Imam-ul-Haq, on 25, and skipper Babar Azam, on six, were at the crease. Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya struck twice with the wickets of Abdullah Shafique, caught behind for eight, and Shan Masood for seven.Noman was sent in as nightwatchman but he was run out on nought.Sri Lanka's first-innings centurion Dhananjaya de Silva top-scored with 82 before the Pakistan bowlers combined to dismiss the hosts in the final session of the day.Left-armer Noman and fellow spinner Abrar took three wicket...
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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test, Day 3, Live Score Updates: 5-Down Pakistan Aim To Bounce Back vs Sri Lanka | Cricket News
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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test, Day 3, Live Score Updates: 5-Down Pakistan Aim To Bounce Back vs Sri Lanka | Cricket News

[ad_1] SL vs PAK, 1st Test, Day 3, Live: Pakistan aim to bounce back© AFPSL vs PAK, 1st Test, Day 3, Live Updates:Pakistan will begin Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka from 221/5 in Galle. Currently, Saud Shakeel (69*) and Agha Salman (61*) are standing unbeaten at the crease as Pakistan trail by 91 runs.Earlier, Pakistan bundled out Sri Lanka for 312 before the lunch was taken on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test. For Sri Lanka, Dhananjaya de Silva smashed 122. It was his 10th Test century. Apart from him, Angelo Mathews also scored 64 runs. For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed and Naseem Shah were the picks among the bowlers as they took three wickets each. (Live Scorecard)Sri Lanka Playing XI:Dimuth Karunaratne(c), Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhan...
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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test, Day 2, Live Score Updates: Dhananjaya De Silva On Brink Of Ton As Sri Lanka Eye 300+ Total vs Pakistan | Cricket News
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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test, Day 2, Live Score Updates: Dhananjaya De Silva On Brink Of Ton As Sri Lanka Eye 300+ Total vs Pakistan | Cricket News

[ad_1] SL vs PAK, 1st Test, Day 2, Live: Sri Lanka look to maintain their dominance© AFPSL vs PAK, 1st Test, Day 2, Live Updates:Sri Lanka will be starting the Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against Pakistan from 242/6. Currently, Dhananjaya de Silva is standing unbeaten at 94 and will be eyeing his 10th Test century. Earlier on Day 1, Angelo Mathews scored 64 while Sadeera Samarawickrama scored 36 after Sri Lanka opted to bat. For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi turned out to be the most dangerous bowler, bagging 3 wickets while Agha Salman, Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed picked up one wicket each. (Live Scorecard)Sri Lanka Playing XI:Dimuth Karunaratne(c), Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Sadeera Samarawickrama(w), Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jaya...
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Dhananjaya De Silva Leads Sri Lanka’s Fight Against Pakistan In First Test | Cricket News
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Dhananjaya De Silva Leads Sri Lanka’s Fight Against Pakistan In First Test | Cricket News

[ad_1] Dhananjaya de Silva hit an unbeaten 94 as Sri Lanka recovered from an early collapse to reach 242-6 at stumps on a rain-hit day one of the first Test against Pakistan on Sunday. The fifth-wicket pair of de Silva and Angelo Mathews (64) put on 131 after Sri Lanka had slipped to 54-4 in the opening session, with Shaheen Shah Afridi taking three wickets on his Test return. De Silva stood firm in an extended final session in Galle despite losing his partner Sadeera Samarawickrama, who made 36, after a 57-run stand.Wicketkeeper-batsman Samarawickrama fell to Agha Salman's spin and play, which had witnessed two rain interruptions at a cost of 24.2 overs lost, was called off for the day.De Silva batted elegantly with deft cuts, drives and pulls, and amassed 10 fours and three sixes -- on...
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New Zealand Demolish Sri Lanka To Sweep Test Series | Cricket News
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New Zealand Demolish Sri Lanka To Sweep Test Series | Cricket News

[ad_1] New Zealand claimed victory against Sri Lanka by an innings and 58 runs on Monday, securing a 2-0 Test series whitewash despite a late fightback from the visitors. Sri Lanka notched just 164 in their first innings and were asked to follow on after the Black Caps declared at 580 in Wellington. They were then bowled out for 358. Dhananjaya de Silva had launched a fightback on Monday, passing 3,000 Test runs before being caught on 98, missing a 10th Test century.New Zealand's seamers had already sniffed victory when they broke his 76-run partnership with debutant wicketkeeper Nishan Madushka, who was caught just before the tea break.The loss of De Silva signalled the end of the resistance -- Sri Lanka lost their last three wickets for 40 runs as the tailenders were picked off.New Zea...
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