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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Only Test Day 1: Sri Lanka Openers Take Command | Cricket News
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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Only Test Day 1: Sri Lanka Openers Take Command | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sri Lanka openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Nishan Madushka put on 80 quick runs in the first day's final session to unnerve Afghanistan in their one-off Test Friday. The rapid partnership between Karunaratne (42) and Madushka (36) in the last 14 overs of the day left Sri Lanka trailing by 118 but the tourists wicketless. They reached stumps in Colombo with a 5.71 run rate, vindicating new captain Dhananjaya de Silva's pledge to pursue an aggressive strategy. Afghanistan were all out for 198 after tea with left-arm seamer Vishwa Fernando taking four wickets and three apiece from spinn...
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Sri Lanka’s Predicted XI vs Bangladesh, ICC World Cup 2023: Will Sri Lanka Make Any Changes? | Cricket News
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Sri Lanka’s Predicted XI vs Bangladesh, ICC World Cup 2023: Will Sri Lanka Make Any Changes? | Cricket News

[ad_1] The 1996 World Cup champions Sri Lanka are on the brink of exiting the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and in pursuit of keeping their chances faintly alive, they take on Bangladesh in match No. 38 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Monday, November 6. After beginning the tournament with three defeats on the trot, including a forgettable bowling performance against Pakistan where they failed to defend a 345-run target, Sri Lanka opened their account in the ongoing edition against the Netherlands.To add to their confidence, they went on to beat England with a comprehensive all-round performance. After bowling out the defending champions for only 156 runs, the Lankan batters chased the total in 25.4 overs to win by eight wickets. Lahiru Kumara (3/35 in seven overs) was named Player of ...
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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 3: Live Cricket Score And Updates | Cricket News
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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 3: Live Cricket Score And Updates | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan have upper hand against Sri Lanka in 2nd Test© AFPSri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 3 LIVE:After an eventful Day 1 where Pakistan took charge of the proceedings by bundling out Sri Lanka for just 166, little happened on Day 2 as the heavens opened up, resulting in rain almost the entire day. As the third day's play begins, Pakistan would look to build on the 12-run lead they already have, with Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique in the middle. For Sri Lanka, making use of the first session in picking early wickets would be key to making a comeback. | LIVE ScorecardHere are the live score and updates from the Day 3 of the second Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan from Colombo:Topics mentioned in this article [ad_2] Source link
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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 2, Live Score Updates: Rain Halts Play But 2-Down Pakistan Solid vs Sri Lanka | Cricket News
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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 2, Live Score Updates: Rain Halts Play But 2-Down Pakistan Solid vs Sri Lanka | Cricket News

[ad_1] SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 2, Live: Pakistan will resume at 145/2© AFPSri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day2, Live Updates:Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam are standing strong for 2-down Pakistan on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka. Earlier in the day, Abrar Ahmed takes a four-wicket haul as Pakistan bundled out Sri Lanka for 166 on Day 1 of the second Test. Apart from Abrar, Naseem Shah took three wickets while Shaheen Afridi scalped one. For Sri Lanka, Dhananjaya de Silva scored 57 runs. (Live Scorecard)Sri Lanka Playing XI:Nishan Madushka, Dimuth Karunaratne(c), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama(w), Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan MadushankaPakistan Playing XI:Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-H...
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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score: Dimuth Karunaratne Puts Lankans To Bat First | Cricket News
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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score: Dimuth Karunaratne Puts Lankans To Bat First | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1 LIVE:After a convincing victory in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle, Pakistan look to ace the Colombo test as the two teams square-off for the second time in the series. Sri Lanka had their moments in the first Test. They could've gone on to win the match but Saud Shakeel's maiden double ton in the longest format of the game turned the tables in Pakistan's favour. Shaheen Afridi has been a venom since regaining full fitness. He was among the top wicket-takers in the first Test and the Lankans would need to work hard to keep him at bay in Colombo. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam didn't get the runs under his belt in the first Test, yet his team emerged triumphant. Sri Lanka would need to keep him quiet for another match. | LIVE ScorecardSr...
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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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Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka Hit Tons As Sri Lanka Pile On Runs vs Ireland | Cricket News
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Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka Hit Tons As Sri Lanka Pile On Runs vs Ireland | Cricket News

[ad_1] Dimuth Karunaratne and Nishan Madushka both hit centuries as they amassed a record Sri Lankan opening stand in Galle of 228 in the second Test against Ireland on Wednesday. The hosts were 357 for one at the close, still 135 runs behind but with nine wickets in hand. Madushka was unbeaten on 149 at stumps, alongside Kusal Mendis, approaching a century of his own on 83, after Karunaratne departed for 115 -- the only wicket to fall on the third day of the match.The first Test ended inside three days with Sri Lanka's spinners dominating, but the pitch in the second encounter has offered the spinners little assistance and the batsmen dominated proceedings.Captain Karunaratne reached the 16th century of his test career, and his second consecutive ton, in just 116 balls.But the left-hand...
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Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis Make Ireland Toil In Sri Lanka Test | Cricket News
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Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis Make Ireland Toil In Sri Lanka Test | Cricket News

[ad_1] Centurions Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis made Ireland's wayward bowlers toil on Sunday to put Sri Lanka in a commanding position on day one of the first Test in Galle. At stumps in hot and humid conditions in the sides' first Test series, the hosts were 386 for four with Dinesh Chandimal unbeaten on 18 and night-watchman Prabath Jayasuriya 12 not out. After winning the toss and opting to bat, captain Karunaratne completed his 15th Test hundred before making 179 while Mendis scored 140, his eighth ton in the five-day format.Opener Nishan Madushka was caught behind for 29 off Curtis Campher to give the Irish an early breakthrough.But Karunaratne and Mendis added 281 runs for the second wicket, beating the previous record in Galle of 253 set by India's Shikhar Dhawan and Chetes...
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“Not A Good Thing For Test Cricket”: Angelo Mathews’ Glaring Remarks Amid WTC Final Race With India | Cricket News
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“Not A Good Thing For Test Cricket”: Angelo Mathews’ Glaring Remarks Amid WTC Final Race With India | Cricket News

[ad_1] Angelo Matthews in action for Sri Lanka against New Zealand© AFPSri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews lamented the lack of Test cricket for Sri Lanka as the Dimuth Karunaratne-led side chase a potential spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. The last time Sri Lanka played a Test match before facing New Zealand on Thursday was back in July 2022 when they took on Pakistan. Sri Lanka can reach the WTC final if they win two Tests against New Zealand and India are unable to beat Australia in the ongoing fourth Test match in Ahmedabad. However, Mathews was not happy with the lack of games for his side and said that the calendar needs to be reorganised."Unfortunate that we are not playing too many Test matches this year - it's as few as five," Mathews was quoted as saying by ESP...
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