The first Test of the two-match series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh continued for Day 2 today (22nd March) at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka had another productive outing in the morning session on Day 2 as they managed to pick up 3 more wickets. The speedster Lahiru Kumara did all the damage with the ball snaring all three ...
The ultimate game in the U19 Division I schools cricket tournament quarter final phase ended today with Isipathana College reserving their spot in the semifinals in the tier ‘B’. Batting first Isipathana College, Colombo Posted 156 thanks to Kevin Samuel’s valuable 53 runs. In reply St. Aloysius College, Galle fell 6 runs short of the Pathana 1st innings total. Isipathana ...
One game in the Quarterfinal leg of the U19 Division 1 schools cricket tournament concluded today, with St. Peter’s College, Colombo, securing their place in the semifinals of “Tier B.” Additionally, two other matches commenced today, one in “Tier A” and the other in “Tier B.” St. Peter’s College star all-rounder, Shennon Rodrigo, propelled the Peterites closer to promotion to ...
Sri Lankan all-rounder Kamindu Mendis has been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of Month for March 2024, alongside New Zealand’s Matt Henry and Ireland’s Mark Adair. Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka) Making a return to the Sri Lankan setup for the first time since 2022, Kamindu had a month to remember. He scored 68 runs in the T20I series against ...
Sri Lanka registered a convincing win over South Africa in the second Women’s T20I of the three-match series played today (30th March) at Potchefstroom in South Africa. With this win, Sri Lanka managed to level the series, 1-1. Having won the toss, the South African skipper Nadine de Klerk opted to bat first and they managed to post 137 runs ...
Kamindu Mendis has beat off competition for Ireland pacer Mark Adair and New Zealand speedster Matt Henry to win the ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award for March 2024. Mendis became the third Sri Lankan after Prabath Jayasuriya and Wanindu Hasaranga to win the Men’s prize. The batter sees this award as a source of inspiration for his future ...
Sri Lankan speedster Dilshan Madushanka has been ruled out from the upcoming Indian Premier League 2024 due to injury. Madushanka who was set to make his IPL debut representing Mumbai Indians, sustained a left hamstring injury during the second ODI against Bangladesh. >>Thurstan Through to the Semis with a nail biting end to Day 2 The 17-year old left-arm South ...
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier is set to commence on Thursday, 25 April at two Abu Dhabi venues – the Zayed Cricket Stadium and the adjacent Tolerance Oval. The tournament will provide 10 teams an opportunity of securing one of the two available spots in this year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup which will be played in Bangladesh ...
Dharmapala College, Pannipitiya emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter against Rahula College, Matara to win the 13th Battle of the Golden Lions one-day encounter played today (7th April) at the Uyanwatte Cricket Stadium in Matara. After winning the toss, Dharmapala skipper Bisara Anjana elected to bat first in a used surface at Uyanwatte. >>Sri Sumangala Triumphs in the 31st One ...
The eighth week’s matches of the National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2023/24 commenced today (28th March) at Galle and Colombo (RPICS). The fifteenth match of the tournament between Team Galle and Team Dambulla commenced today at Galle International Cricket Stadium. >>Sri Lanka pull off a historic win over Australia in the Tri-Series opener<< After being put into bat first, Galle ...
St. Joseph’s College went to take on St. Peter’s College at the 90th edition of the Battle of the Saints at SSC grounds today (22nd of March) in Day 01 action. Lahiru Amarasekara, the skipper of St. Joseph’s College won the toss and choose to field first inviting the Peterites to put runs on the board. – St. Peter’s College ...
St. Peter’s College, Colombo was crowned as champions of the U19 Division I Tier ‘B’ schools cricket tournament today (4th April) at the MCA grounds against Lumbini College, Colombo. St. Peter’s College secured the first-innings points in the final against Lumbini College which was enough to be crowned champions in Tier ‘B’ as per the tournament rules. Batting first, St. ...
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has announced a 15-member national women’s squad to take part in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2024. Chamari Athapaththi will lead the Sri Lankan contingent as usual. All the players except for Shashini Gimhani were part of Sri Lanka squad who are currently engaged in a white-ball series against South Africa. ...
The remaining semifinals played for day 1 concluded today with Trinity College, Kandy, and St. Peter’s College, Colombo, securing their spots in the Tier ‘A’ and Tier ‘B’ finals, respectively. At Bambalapitiya, Trinity College, Kandy, got the better of Mahanama College, Colombo, in the first innings, which was enough for the Kandy side to go through to the finals. Mahanama ...
The 72nd Battle of the Golds between Moratu Vidyalaya, Moratuwa and Sri Sumangala College, Panadura commenced today (29th March) at De Soysa Stadium in Moratuwa. After been put into bat first, the boys from Panadura managed to post a solid total – 282/8 on the board for their first innings before calling the declaration. The opening batter Krishan Eranga (63), ...
The preliminary squad for the tournament was picked by SLR and consists of nearly 65 players from all eight first division clubs. Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR), under the watchful eye of Sudath Sampath and his National Selection Committee has picked the preliminary 65-man squad from all 8 top division clubs, hoping to trim it down in the coming days before ...
South Africa Women registered a convincing win over Sri Lanka Women in the second ODI of the three-match series at Kimberley. Having won the toss, South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt invited the visitors to take first lease of the wicket at Diamond Oval Grounds in Kimberley. Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu once again managed to provide a good start chipping ...
The two finalists of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi will secure their spots in this year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup to be held in Bangladesh. The 10 teams competing in the Qualifier have been divided into two groups of five each. The top two from each group will enter the semi-finals with the semi-final ...
Trinity College, Kandy and Richmond College, Galle resumed their battle in the U19 Division I schools cricket tournament tier ‘A’ final for day 2, while Royal College met Wesley College today (9th April) in their relegation game at Nalanda College grounds. On day two, Richmond College resumed their innings with the overnight score of 14 for no loss. Richmond openers ...
