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SL “A” clinches dominant victory

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3 months ago

April 16, 2025

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Sri Lanka “A” secured a comprehensive 06-wicket victory against Afghanistan “A” on April 15 at the UAE A-Team Tri Series (OD) 2025.

After winning the toss, Afghanistan “A” chose to bat first and scored 248/8 in 50 overs.

Sri Lanka’s Dilshan Madushanka bagged 04 wickets, while Mohammed Shiraz took 02.

Chasing a target of 249, Sri Lanka “A” reached it in 41.3 overs, losing just 4 wickets.

Captain Sadeera Samarawickrama played a brilliant knock of 129 runs, earning the Man of the Match award, while Lahiru Udara contributed with 81 runs.

Afghanistan’s Khaleel Ahmed took 02 wickets.

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SL clinches 1st ODI victory over Bangladesh

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2 hours ago

July 3, 2025

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Sri Lanka won the first ODI against Bangladesh by 77 runs yesterday (July 02).

Wanindu Hasaranga took 04 wickets for just 10 runs, while Kamindu Mendis claimed 03 wickets for 19 runs.

Chasing a target of 245 runs, Bangladesh were bowled out for 167.

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SL – Bangladesh 1st ODI today

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1 day ago

July 2, 2025

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The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is scheduled to be held today (July 02).

Charith Asalanka leading Sri Lanka and Mehidy Hasan Miraz captaining Bangladesh in ODIs for the first time full-time.

Sri Lanka, having won the Test series 1-0, will take the field with confidence.

Speaking at a media briefing yesterday, ODI skipper Asalanka said there is a strong possibility that Milan Ratnayake will be included in the squad for today’s match.

The series opener will be held at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo, starting at 2.30 p.m. as a day/night match.

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SL clinch series with innings victory over Bangladesh

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5 days ago

June 28, 2025

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Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 78 runs in the second Test match, sealing the two-match series 1-0.

It was Sri Lanka’s ninth innings-victory over Bangladesh, which also gave them crucial World Test Championship points.

On the fourth day of the match at SSC Grounds today (June 28), Bangladesh resumed their second innings at 115 for 06 but were bowled out for just 133 runs.

No Bangladesh batsman managed to cross 30 runs, with Mushfiqur Rahim top-scoring with 26.

Prabath Jayasuriya starred with the ball, claiming 05 for 56, while captain Dhananjaya de Silva and Tharindu Ratnayake picked up 02 wickets each.