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Pathum Nissanka Ton Helps Sri Lanka Level Bangladesh Series | Cricket News
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Pathum Nissanka Ton Helps Sri Lanka Level Bangladesh Series | Cricket News

[ad_1] Opener Pathum Nissanka struck 114 off 113 balls to steer Sri Lanka to a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh and level their three-match ODI series in Chittagong on Friday. Sri Lanka were teetering on 43-3 before Nissanka finally found a worthy partner in Charith Asalanka, who scored 91.  The pair put on 185 in their fourth-wicket partnership to guide the tourists to 287-7 in the 48th over, after Wanindu Hasaranga's 4-45 helped restrict Bangladesh. Their stand was broken soon after Nissanka hit his sixth ODI century, when Mehidy Hasan forced him to hoist a catch to Liton Das at deep-midwicket.  Asalanka departed the next over when he nicked through to the 'keeper from Taskin Ahmed. Dunith Wellalage and Hasaranga kept their composure to put on 34 runs for the seventh wicket and edg...
“So Privileged To Witness It”: Sanath Jayasuriya Applauds Pathum Nissanka’s Historic Double-Ton | Cricket News
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“So Privileged To Witness It”: Sanath Jayasuriya Applauds Pathum Nissanka’s Historic Double-Ton | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sri Lanka's legendary opener Sanath Jayasuriya congratulated opener Pathum Nissanka after the batter's historic double ton against Afghanistan in the first ODI of the three-match series on Friday, saying that he was privileged to see his record get broken live from the stadium. The right-hand batter Nissanka played a blistering unbeaten knock of 210 runs from 139 balls which was laced by 20 fours and eight sixes. He became the first Sri Lankan batter to slam a double century in an ODI. He broke the previous best score set by Jayasuriya which was 189 runs which came against India at...
200 In Just 136 Balls: Pathum Nissanka Breaks 24-Year-Old Record Held By Sanath Jayasuriya | Cricket News
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200 In Just 136 Balls: Pathum Nissanka Breaks 24-Year-Old Record Held By Sanath Jayasuriya | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pathum Nissanka became the first Sri Lankan to score an ODI double century, powering the hosts to an immense 381 against Afghanistan at Pallekele in their series opener on Friday. The opener finished unbeaten on 210 to break the island nation's longstanding record of 189 by Sanath Jayasuriya against India in 2000. It was also the joint fifth-highest individual score in ODIs. Sri Lanka's 381-3 was also their highest at the ground and the team's fourth-highest on record.  The unstoppable Nissanka's knock included 20 fours and eight sixes from the 139 balls he faced in his first ODI ...
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live Score Updates, Cricket World Cup 2023: Pollution The Third Wheel In Sri Lanka-Bangladesh’s Date | Cricket News
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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live Score Updates, Cricket World Cup 2023: Pollution The Third Wheel In Sri Lanka-Bangladesh’s Date | Cricket News

[ad_1] BAN vs SL, World Cup 2023, Live: Bangladesh will take on SL© AFPBangladesh vs Sri Lanka, World Cup 2023, Live Updates:Bangladesh will be taking on Sri Lanka in their ODI World Cup 2023 match on Monday. Amid the severe air pollution in Delhi, both the team had cancelled their practice sessions. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has made it clear that a call on future of the match will be taken only on game day when the match officials assess the air quality on Monday. Bangladesh are already out of reckoning, while Sri Lanka's semifinal hopes are hanging by a thread, depending more on mathematics and luck than performance. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)Topics mentioned in this article [ad_2] Source link
Cricket World Cup 2023: England Near Elimination After 8-Wicket Loss To Sri Lanka | Cricket News
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Cricket World Cup 2023: England Near Elimination After 8-Wicket Loss To Sri Lanka | Cricket News

[ad_1] England's reign as the 50-over World Cup champion sunk into serious jeopardy as resolute fifties by Pathum Nissanka and Sadeera Samarawickrama along with a set of on-the-money bowlers spurred tenacious Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket victory in Bengaluru on Thursday. England, opting to bat first, suffered a baffling batting implosion and were bundled out for a paltry 156, courtesy the five wickets shared among themselves by comeback man Angelo Mathews (2/14) and impressive Lahiru Kumara (3/35). Despite losing a couple of early wickets, Sri Lanka confidently finished their chase as Nissanka (77 off 83 balls) and Samarawickrama (65 off 54 balls) led the process with an unbroken 137-run stand for the third wicket.With just two points from five matches, England retain a mere theoretical ...
Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 Qualifiers Team Of Tournament Announced By ICC | Cricket News
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Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 Qualifiers Team Of Tournament Announced By ICC | Cricket News

[ad_1] Three players from each from Sri Lanka and the Netherlands have been selected in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 Team of the Tournament. Champions Sri Lanka see bowling duo Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana make the cut alongside opener Pathum Nissanka, while fellow qualifiers the Netherlands are represented by all-rounders Vikramjit Singh and Bas de Leede along with captain Scott Edwards, as per ICC. Hosts Zimbabwe also have three selections, including Player of the Tournament Sean Williams, while Scotland contributes the remaining two.ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 Team of the TournamentPathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka) 417 runs at an average of 69.50 in eight matches with two centuries and two fiftiesVikramjit Singh (Netherlands) 326 runs at an avera...
New Zealand Pacer Adam Milne Breaks Sri Lanka Batter’s Bat In Two Pieces In Viral Video | Cricket News
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New Zealand Pacer Adam Milne Breaks Sri Lanka Batter’s Bat In Two Pieces In Viral Video | Cricket News

[ad_1] New Zealand secured a thumping 9-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I of the 3-match series, pulling themselves level 1-1 after losing the first match in the Super Over. If there was one incident that would some up how effective the Kiwis were in the contest, it would be the delivery from pacer Adam Milne to Lankan batter Pathum Nissanka. It isn't often that fans see bats being ripped by bowlers, and this time, Milne's delivery had broken Nissanka's willow into two pieces.Milne was terrific with the ball throughout the match, claiming a 5-wicket haul while giving away just 26 runs. Here's the video of his ripping delivery to Nissanka:BROKEN BATAdam Milne with a breaking Nissanka's batWatch BLACKCAPS v Sri Lanka live and on-demand on Spark Sport #SparkSport #NZvSL pic.twit...
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score Updates, 2nd T20I Match: Hardik Pandya-led Hosts Eye Series Win | Cricket News
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India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score Updates, 2nd T20I Match: Hardik Pandya-led Hosts Eye Series Win | Cricket News

[ad_1] India vs Sri Lanka Live, 2nd T20I Match: India captain Hardik Pandya with Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka© TwitterIndia vs Sri Lanka Live, 2nd T20I Match: Shubman Gill be aiming to up the ante in the Powerplay overs to keep his nearest competitor Ruturaj Gaikwad at bay as a buoyant India team aims to come all guns blazing against Sri Lanka in its bid to clinch the series in the second T20I on Thursday. India won a last-ball thriller by two runs in the opener at Wankhede while defending a below-par score and skipper Hardik Pandya spoke about the benefits of overcoming difficult situations as the team moves forward. (LIVE SCORECARD)Here are the LIVE Score Updates of the 2nd T20I Match between India and Sri Lanka straight from the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in PuneFeatur...
Debutant Shivam Mavi’s Terrific Delivery Rattles Sri Lanka Star Pathum Nissanka’s Stumps In 1st T20I. Watch | Cricket News
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Debutant Shivam Mavi’s Terrific Delivery Rattles Sri Lanka Star Pathum Nissanka’s Stumps In 1st T20I. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shivam Mavi was handed his debut international cap by India captain Hardik Pandya.© TwitterWhen Shivam Mavi was handed his debut international cap by Hardik Pandya ahead of the first T20I against Sri Lanka, one would have hardly imagined what was to follow on Tuesday. The young pacer, who had grabbed everyone's attention during his U-19 days but then struggled with injury, picked up four wickets for 22 runs as India defeated Sri Lanka by two runs to take 1-0 lead in the three-match series. This is the third-best figures by an Indian debutant in T20Is after Barinder Sran (4/10 vs Zimbabwe, Harare 2016) and Pragyan Ojha (4/21 vs Bangladesh, Nottingham 2009). The Sri Lankans surely had the firepower to chase down 163 but Mavi's strikes at front and back end of the innings tilted the ...
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Babar Azam Pumped Up After Brilliant Running Catch In Asia Cup Final. Watch | Cricket News
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Babar Azam Pumped Up After Brilliant Running Catch In Asia Cup Final. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] PAK vs SL: Babar Azam celebrates after taking a catch to dismiss Pathum Nissanka in the Asia Cup final.© AFPPakistan are in control of the proceedings against Sri Lanka in the ongoing Asia Cup final at the Dubai International Stadium. After being put into bat, Sri Lanka's top-order failed to negate the new ball as Pakistan pacers ran riot in the powerplay. Both Sri Lanka openers, Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka, were back in the pavillion before the conclusion of the fourth over. While Mendis was castled in the first over by Naseem Shah, Nissanka mistimed his pull and was caught near mid-off by Babar Azam off Haris Rauf's delivery.Pakistan captain Babar had to run a long way from mid-off and took a good catch running behind. He was pumped up after pouching the catch, and almost f...