First and foremost, I’d like to mention that I’m not about to reveal all the secrets behind the mystery of 24-year-old Akila Dananjaya. Just like you, Aiden Markram and a million others, I too have no clue whatsoever. Akila Dananjaya bamboozled South Africa in the 5th One Day International, picking 6 for 29 and followed it up with an impressive ...
An incredible bowling effort was followed up by a sensible knock from comeback hero Dinesh Chandimal who steered Sri Lanka to a narrow 3 wicket win over South Africa in the only T20 at the R Premadasa Stadium yesterday. Thus, the hosts finished the tour with a clear advantage despite losing three one day internationals in Dambulla and the Pallekale ...
Sri Lanka might have lost the ODI series by the 3rd match. But they certainly didn’t end things quietly. Following up on Wednesday’s onslaught, the Lankans made sure they closed the series at 3-2. A combination of a typical Angelo Mathews innings and an ODI career-best from Akila Dananjaya ensured Sri Lanka’s victory at R. Premadasa Stadium. Now, the stage is ...
Once again, former T20 captain, Lasith Malinga has been snubbed from the side for the one-off Twenty20 against South Africa at the R Premadasa Stadium on August 14. Sri Lanka announced a 15 man squad with 4 standbys and the side will be led by Angelo Mathews. Suranga Lakmal, Isuru Udana, Niroshan Dickwella and Asela Gunaratne were also in the ...
After 11 losses in a trot against South Africa, Sri Lanka bounced back to record a thrilling 3 run win in the 4th One Day International at the Pallekale International Stadium last evening. Dasun Shanaka, playing only his first game in the tournament contributed with a much-needed all-round performance for the host nation. Photo – ICC Cricket Council Rain interruptions in ...
Sri Lanka suffered a massive 78 run defeat and as a result, lost the series 3-0 after the 3rd One Day International at the Pallekale International Stadium on Sunday. It was a dream come true for Reeza Hendricks who settled for nothing less than a century on his ODI debut. Sri Lanka came up with a much better performance on ...
Sri Lanka Cricket Twenty20 League is not the proposed Lanka Premier League but quite similar with only local cricketers in the picture. The island nation 9th in World T20 Rankings have plenty of work cut out and to get out of trouble, they’ll want their top players to step up, the SLC T20 League can be a start. When and ...
Sri Lanka, only have themselves to blame after making a mess on the field in the 2nd One Day International against South Africa at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium last evening. Following the previous 5-wicket loss, South Africa won the 2nd ODI by 4 wickets and went two-up in the five-match series. Quinton De Kock made it look ever so easy ...
Sri Lanka got it all wrong with the bat in the first ODI and they are up against the same attack later today at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. South Africa may have been outplayed in the two-match Test series. But they look a completely different side, particularly when the wicket has something to offer for the quicks. Rabada and Shamsi did ...
After losing 2-0 in the Test series, South Africa bounced back with an emphatic 5 wicket win in the 1st One Day International played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on July 29. Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, and JP Duminy contributed and it was an all-round effort by the men in green. The crucial toss Sri Lanka, for the third ...
The South Africa tour of Sri Lanka has been all about Dimuth Karunaratne, who made an unbeaten 158 and followed it up with half-centuries, every time he stepped on to bat. When batsman from both sides succumbed to spin, Karunaratne stood tall and kept ticking with his orthodox batting technique and classic strokeplay. It appeared as if he was batting on ...
It looks like we’re headed to another 3-day test match. The South African batsmen have once again failed to deliver. The Lankan spin trio in the form of Dilruwan, Akila and Herath took down the entire batting lineup. Coming back from the Galle test nightmare, one would have hoped for a better fightback from the Proteas. Unfortunately, that was not ...
As Sri Lanka takes on South Africa, the Sri Lanka A team is out on duty an on course for another series win against Bangladesh A in the ongoing three-match unofficial one-day international series at Sylhet. Both teams with a win each will play in the finals at Sylhet on Sunday the 22nd of July 2018. Sri Lanka A vs Bangladesh ...
South Africa suffered a heavy 278 run defeat and lost all 10 wickets for just 73 in less than 29 overs in the 1st Test at Galle. They will come again to face the same side in the 2nd Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) starting 20th of July 2018. The wicket at the SSC often has a liking ...
The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended the Sri Lankan captain, coach and team manager for two Tests and four One day Internationals, showing no leniency whatsoever for acting against the spirit of the game. Dinesh Chandimal, Chandika Hathurusingha, and Asanka Gurusingha will miss the ongoing Test series against South Africa and the first four ODIs to follow. The trio plead guilty ...
The mighty Proteas fell prey to a dominant display of spin bowling from Dilruwan Perera and veteran spinner Rangana Herath on Day 3 of the 1st Test at the Galle International Stadium. The visitors, ranked number 2 in Test Cricket crashed out for just 73 runs, their lowest total since readmission and lowest in Sri Lanka. Dilruwan’s 10 wicket haul fetched the home ...
Remember AB de Villiers’ off season remark a couple of months back? The former Proteas captain made a comment on how playing against Sri Lanka is like “off season” for teams like South Africa. He said this during an interview joined by Virat Kohli and Yuzvendra Chahal while representing RCB. Although it’s likely AB could have meant this nothing more than a ...
Rangana Herath and Dilruwan Perera swept away the Proteas batting line-up after Dimuth Karunaratne’s incredible ton on Day 2 of the 1st Test between Sri Lanka and South Africa at the Galle International Stadium. The Proteas lost all 10 wickets for just 126, conceding a massive lead of over 150 a short while ago. The home team is now in ...
Following France’s victory over Belgium on Tuesday, it was a question of Croatia or England, who will make it to the finals. Last night, after 90 minutes and extra time’s play later, we finally got the answer. Croatia got the better of England as scores read 2-1 at the end of the day. They will battle it out with France ...
South Africa will take on Sri Lanka in two tests starting 12th of July 2018 at the Galle International Stadium. The Proteas took part in a two-day warm-up match against the Sri Lanka Board’s XI over the weekend. The two test matches will be followed by a one-day international series. The visitors, without AB De Villiers, will rely on Hashim ...
