Sri Lanka's national cricket team bounced back from two heavy losses to defeat the New Zealand national cricket team in the third ODI in Auckland. They were led by stellar performances from Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga, and Maheesh Theekshana, who each claimed three wickets. Pathum Nissanka, who retired hurt but returned to score 66 off 42 balls, was the top-scorer for Sri Lanka. New Zealand suffered an early collapse, with five of their top six batsmen dismissed for two runs or less, ultimately succumbing to a 140-run defeat.
The New Zealand National Cricket Team emerged victorious in their first T20I match against the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Despite a strong start by Sri Lanka, New Zealand's strong batting and strategic bowling led them to secure a dominant win, with player Kane Williamson leading the team with a record-breaking performance. Fans eagerly await the next match in the series to see if New Zealand can continue their winning streak.
Sri Lanka Cricket is set to revolutionize its domestic cricket landscape with the announcement of the Lanka T10 Super League 2024. This brand-new franchise league will feature six teams led by star international cricketers such as Angelo Mathews, Thisara Perera, and Saurabh Tiwary. The tournament will begin on December 11 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, with the final on December 19. Fans can catch all the action on FanCode, available for live streaming and telecast in India.
Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews reached a significant milestone in his Test career, becoming the third player from his country to score 8000 runs in the longest format of the game. Mathews achieved this feat during the ongoing match between Sri Lanka and South Africa, joining the ranks of legendary batsmen Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene. With this achievement, Mathews has solidified his place among the all-time greats from Sri Lanka in Test cricket.
Sri Lanka's batting coach, Thilina Kandamby, shares his thoughts on the upcoming series deciding ODI against Bangladesh, where the absence of dew is expected to level the playing field. Acknowledging the team's need for improvement in all aspects of their game, Kandamby also highlights the impressive performances of Charith Asalanka and Pathum Nissanka in the second ODI and emphasizes the importance of backing these young players for future tournaments. Sri Lanka is determined to bounce back in the third and final ODI and claim the series victory.
Despite a strong start from the South Africa National Cricket Team, rain caused a 3 1/2-hour delay and eventually ended the first day of their first test against the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team. Fast bowlers Asitha Fernando and Vishwa Fernando were able to remove the openers early on, but some luck and dropped catches allowed South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs to start building a partnership before play was stopped. The match is now set to resume on Day 2.
The highly anticipated series opening Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka commenced with Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva winning the coin toss and electing to bowl first. With an exciting and talented lineup on both sides, the first session saw 20.4 overs, 4 wickets, and 80 runs, setting the stage for a thrilling match. Stay tuned for updates as the match progresses.
In a thrilling first Twenty20 match, Sri Lanka's spinners dominated New Zealand's batters on a turning pitch to secure a four-wicket win. Despite a strong effort from New Zealand's lower order batters, Sri Lanka's captain Charith Asalanka's unbeaten knock of 35 led his team to victory with an over to spare. The two teams will face off again at the same venue on Sunday, with both teams using these T20 matches as preparation for next year's Champions Trophy.
The 1st T20I between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will take place at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on Saturday. After an impressive tour of India, the Kiwis are looking to bounce back from their disappointing campaign in the recent T20 World Cup. However, Sri Lanka has positive momentum on their side with recent wins against India and New Zealand in ODIs and Tests. The hopes are high for Charith Asalanka and his team to continue their successful streak in the shortest format.
With the ongoing hype surrounding their win against India in the Test series, New Zealand shifts their focus to face Sri Lanka in the upcoming white-ball matches. The blackcaps are prepared to take on Sri Lanka in a two-match T20I series, followed by a three-match ODI series. The ODIs and T20Is will be led by Charith Asalanka while all eyes are set on the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium where the first three and final two games, respectively, are to be held during this tour of New Zealand. Get ready for some exciting white-ball cricket action as New Zealand embarks on their tour of Sri Lanka.