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NZ beats SL by 8 runs in first T20

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4 weeks ago

December 29, 2024

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Sri Lanka squandered a strong start, crashing from 121 for no loss to 164 for 8, to lose the first T20 against New Zealand by 8 runs at Mount Maunganui.

Chasing a 173-run target, openers Kusal Mendis (46) and Pathum Nissanka (90) put up a 121-run partnership in 13.3 overs. However, a dramatic collapse saw Sri Lanka lose 8 wickets for 43 runs in 5.5 overs, with Nissanka’s dismissal in the 18th over at 153 marking the turning point.

Jacob Duffy’s decisive over, which broke the opening stand and claimed two more wickets, earned him the Player of the Match award. Earlier, New Zealand recovered from 65 for 5, with Daryl Mitchell (62) and Michael Bracewell (59) lifting the total to 170.

Scores Card
New Zealand: 172/8 in 20 overs

(Tim Robinson 11, Mark Chapman 15, Daryl Mitchell 62, Michael Bracewell 59, Binura Fernando 2/22, Maheesh Theekshana 2/29, Wanindu Hasaranga 2/33)

Sri Lanka: 164/8 in 20 overs

(Pathum Nissanka 90, Kusal Mendis 46, Matt Henry 2/28, Jacob Duffy 3/21, Zakary Foulkes 2/41)

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Chamari included in ICC women’s ODI team of 2024

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1 day ago

January 24, 2025

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Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu has been included in the ICC women’s ODI team of 2024.

The full team is as follows :

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4 SL players in ICC men’s ODI team of 2024

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1 day ago

January 24, 2025

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Four Sri Lankan players have been included in the ICC men’s ODI team of 2024.

Sri Lankan players Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka and Wanindu Hasaranga have been named in this manner.

Also, Charith Asalanka has been named as the captain while Kusal Mendis has been named as the wicket keeper of the team.

The full team is as follows :

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Ticket sales announced for Warne-Murali Test series

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2 days ago

January 23, 2025

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Sri Lanka Cricket has announced that tickets for the Warne-Murali Test series have been launched and can be purchased online.
Accordingly, tickets can be purchased by visiting the website www.srilankacricket.lk.

Meanwhile, tickets can be purchased from the counters on Vidya Mawatha, Colombo and the Galle International Cricket Stadium from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm from January 27.

A standing ticket costs Rs. 500, and a ticket for the lower floor of the Municipal Council Sports Complex is Rs. 7,500.

Tickets for the upper floor of the Municipal Council Sports Complex, the lower floor of the Goal CC, and the VIP area are Rs. 10,000.

A ticket for the upper floor of the Goal CC Sports Complex is Rs. 12,500.

Ticket sales for one-day cricket matches will begin on February 07.