In a highly-anticipated T20I match between Sri Lanka and West Indies, it was the home team that emerged victorious with a thrilling 6-wicket win. West Indies started strong with K. Powell scoring 89 runs, but Sri Lanka's M. Pathirana took 3 crucial wickets, limiting them to 164/4. Sri Lanka's R. Chase and S. Rutherford fought hard but couldn't secure a win, as Sri Lanka's experienced A. Mathews sealed the victory with a six in the 17th over.
In a thrilling tie, India and Sri Lanka began their three-match ODI series at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday. Sri Lanka opted to bat first and put up a decent total of 230/8, with Dunith Wellalage scoring 67 and Pathum Nissanka making 56. India's bowling was tight, with Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav being economical. In their chase, India fell short by just one run, with Charith Asalanka and Wanindu Hasaranga both taking three wickets for Sri Lanka.
Jos Buttler's incredible performance during the Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders match in the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) will go down in history as one of the greatest in the tournament's history. With a target of 224 to chase, Buttler held his own after multiple setbacks and single-handedly led his team to victory with his seventh IPL century. His partnership with Riyan Parag and his stunning last over against Varun Chakaravarthy secured the win for RR, who equalled their record of the highest successful chase in IPL history.
In an intense and thrilling match, Jos Buttler's strategic shots and a bit of luck helped Rajasthan Royals chase down the highest successful total in IPL history. Despite the tough conditions, Buttler managed to hit 33 runs off the last two overs, defeating the powerful duo of Andre Russell and Sunil Narine. The game also showcased an interesting spinners' battle between R Ashwin and Sunil Narine, with both players executing clever tactics. Ultimately, it was Buttler's skill and determination that secured the win for Rajasthan Royals.