After years of languishing in the shadows, failing to qualify for ICC events automatically, and even enduring the humiliation of early exits from global tournaments, Sri Lanka’s cricketing fortunes have done a dramatic U-turn in 2024. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the team now finds itself in contention for a coveted spot in the World Test Championship final. ...
Sri Lanka’s No. 3 batter Dinesh Chandimal scored 83 runs off 174 balls in the first Test against South Africa at Durban. (Available only in Sri Lanka) The post WATCH – Dinesh Chandimal 83 (174) – Sri Lanka tour of South Africa – 1st Test appeared first on ThePapare.
Travin Mathew’s match-defining 4-wicket haul set up a winning start for Jaffna Titans in the opening game of the inaugural Lanka T10 Super League, as they defeated Hambantota Bangla Tigers by 8 wickets in Pallekele. The second match ended in no result, while Galle Marvels also won their campaign opener, defeating Kandy Bolts comprehensively. Hambantota Bangla Tigers vs Jaffna Titans, ...
Sri Lanka’s dynamic badminton duo, Hasini and Hasara, returned home on the Tuesday after their stellar performances in tournaments held in Zambia, Botswana, and South Africa. With one gold and two silver medals to their name, the young champions have proven their mettle on the international stage, making their nation proud with their grit, determination, and glory-filled achievements. Their arrival ...
Watch the Highlights of the Day 2 of the second Test between Sri Lanka and South Africa played today (6th December) at St. George’s Park, Gqeberha. (Available only in Sri Lanka) The post HIGHLIGHTS – Sri Lanka tour of South Africa – 2nd Test – Day 2 appeared first on ThePapare.
Hasini Ambalangodage and Hasara Wijayaratne settled for the silver medal in the Women’s Doubles after being beaten in straight sets at the South Africa International 2024 Badminton Tournament at Access Park in Cape Town. Hasini and Hasara enjoyed success in a series of competitions in the African continent, as they clinched their third medal, a silver, following a gold medal ...
With day three being totally washed out without the completion of a single game, rain was expected again for day four as well. As anticipated, the first game between Colombo Jaguars and Kandy Bolts, which was scheduled to be played, was called off due to adverse weather. Nevertheless, fortunately, the remaining couple of games were played as per schedule. With ...
The U19 Division I Schools Cricket Tournament featured four games today (21th December) at different venues across the island. Mahanama College secured a commanding victory over St. Servatius College, winning by an innings and 75 runs. Chamika Heenatigala, Sithum Vihanga, and Dulnith Sigera delivered outstanding performances with the bat, scoring two centuries in their first innings. In response, St. Servatius ...
South Africa secured a dominant 233-run win over Sri Lanka on day four of the first Test at Kingsmead, Durban, despite fighting knocks from Dinesh Chandimal and Dhananjaya de Silva, with Marco Jansen’s 11-wicket haul sealing the victory. Chasing a daunting target of 516 and already reduced to 103/5, Dinesh Chandimal and Dhananjaya de Silva resumed the fourth day. South ...
Sri Lankan wicket-keeper batter Niroshan Dickwella has been granted permission to resume playing cricket across all formats with immediate effect. This follows the decision by the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA) to reduce Dickwella’s 3-year ban to 3 months. >>Travin Mathew spins Jaffna Titans to win in Lanka T10 opener<< The 3-year ban was imposed by the SLADA on the ...
Skipper Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis steered Sri Lanka to 203/5, setting up an intriguing final day as they still require 143 runs to win after Prabath Jayasuriya’s 10th five-wicket haul bowled South Africa out for 317 on day four of the second and final Test in Gqeberha. Chasing a record target of 348 to level the series, Sri ...
Centuries from Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma set up 516-run target as South African pacers leave Sri Lanka reeling at 103/5 at stumps on day three (29th November) in the first Test at Kingsmead, Durban. Resuming the third day’s play at 132 for 3, Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma extended South Africa’s lead throughout the morning session, adding 101 runs ...
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced today (20th December) that its membership at an extraordinary general meeting held on 20th December 2024 approved significant amendments to the Constitution of the SLC, reaffirming its commitment to fostering good governance, transparency, inclusivity, and efficiency in its management structure. Among the notable changes, a substantial reduction in the total number of voting members from ...
Prabath Jayasuriya picked up 5 wickets for 129 runs in the second Test against South Africa at St. George’s Park, Gqeberha. (Available only in Sri Lanka) The post WATCH – Prabath Jayasuriya 5/129 – Sri Lanka tour of South Africa – 2nd Test appeared first on ThePapare.
Three games in the U19 Division I schools cricket tournament was played today (11th December) across the island. The game between St. Anthony’s College, Kandy and Richmond College, Galle ended in a draw, with St. Anthony’s College won by 94 runs on the 1st innings. Charuka Ekanayake displayed a brilliant all-rounding performance in this match and he scoring 92 runs in the 1st innings ...
Sri Lanka arrived in South Africa armed with meticulous plans and a quiet confidence that they could outwit the hosts. Their optimism was bolstered by the fact that the Tests were to be played in Durban and Port Elizabeth, grounds where they’ve traditionally punched above their weight. True to form, the bowlers hit the ground running, bundling South Africa out ...
South Africa built their lead to 281 after Sri Lanka recorded their lowest-ever score in Tests on the second day of the first Test at Kingsmead, Durban. South Africa resumed their first innings on 80 for 4 after the final two sessions were washed out yesterday. Lahiru Kumara provided the first breakthrough of the day by trapping Kyle Verreynne leg-before. ...
Watch all the dismissals of South Africa’s innings on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka played today (5th December) at St. George’s Park, Gqeberha. (Available only in Sri Lanka) The post WATCH – Fall of Wickets – Sri Lanka tour of South Africa – 2nd Test – Day 1 appeared first on ThePapare.
International rugby sevens returned to thrill the huge crowds at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai as Australia women and Fiji men ran out winners to take an early lead in the HSBC SVNS standings. The next round takes place in Cape Town on 7-8 December Australia and Fiji were crowned Emirates Dubai 7s champions following a thrilling two days at ...
Colombo South became champions of Prima U15 Sri Lanka Youth League 2024, securing a massive 149-run win over Kandy in the final, played on 6th December at Thurstan College, Grounds. After winning the toss, Colombo South opted to bat first. They posted 214 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the allotted 49 overs. Reshan Solomons was the top ...
