SL beat Netherlands by 21 runs

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2 years ago

June 30, 2023

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Sri Lanka bagged the first match of the Super Six leg of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier, winning against Netherlands by 21 runs.

Having won the toss, Sri Lanka opted to bat first, and set a 213 on scoreboard as they were all out at the end of 47.4 overs.

Dhananjaya de Silva made 93 in 111 deliveries, while Dimuth Karunaratne hit 33 in 51 balls. Maheesh Theekshana 28, Wanindu Hasaranga 20 and Kusal Mendis scored 10 for Sri Lanka’s scoreboard.

Logan van Beek and Bas de Leede picked up stunning 03 wickets in each for the Netherlands, while Saqib Zulfiqar took 02 wickets.

While chasing the 213 registered by Sri Lanka, the Netherlands could only score 192 runs as they were all out at the end of 40 overs.

Captain Scott Edwards hit 67*, Bas de Leede 41 for the Netherlands, and Wesley Barresi was run out for 52.

Maheesh Theekshana picked up 03 wickets towards Sri Lanka’s big win, Wanindu Hasaranga 02, while Dasun Shanaka, Dilshan Madushanka and Lahiru Kumara took one in each.

SL U-19 squad for Youth ODIs, named

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9 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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Sri Lanka Cricket’s Junior Selection Committee has named a 15-member squad for the first two Youth One Day Internationals (ODIs) against the touring Bangladesh Under-19 team.

The matches will be held from April 24 – May 08.

SL youth athletes win 02 more medals in Saudi Arabia

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15 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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Sri Lanka has clinched two international medals at the 6th Asian U18 Athletics Championships 2025 which began on April 15 in Saudi Arabia.

Dananjana Sewmini Fernando won the silver medal in the girls under-18 100m with a time of 11:9:2 seconds while Lahiru Achintha won the bronze medal in the under-18 1,500m.

Achintha achieved this medal by completing the event in 3:59:47 minutes.

Kasun Rajitha set to make Essex debut tomorrow

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15 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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Sri Lankan seamer Kasun Rajitha has joined Essex on a five-match deal for the Rothesay County Championship.

Chris Silverwood, former Sri Lanka head coach and current Essex director of cricket, played a key role in signing Kasun Rajitha.

“We are delighted to welcome Kasun to Essex and very much look forward to watching him perform in the County Championship,” said Silverwood. “I know his experience and skill set will certainly help strengthen our already superb bowling attack.”

In a statement released by Essex, Rajitha added: “It is a really proud moment for me to be joining Essex. I have followed the team over the years, and they have always produced excellent and entertaining first-class cricket.

“I am joining a strong bowling unit and look forward to contributing on the field and helping the team win matches. I would like to thank Chris Silverwood for giving me this opportunity and Sri Lanka Cricket for allowing me to further hone my skills.”

Rajitha joins Essex after fast bowler Sam Cook’s injury. Rajitha’s addition is also seen as a solution to the loss of Shardul Thakur, who was called up for the IPL, according to the Essex management.

The 31-year-old The right-armer has 18 Test caps, with 55 wickets at 29.58, and returned a career-best 5 for 56 in the last of those appearances, in March 2024 against Bangladesh.

He is scheduled to make his debut tomorrow (April 18) against Worcestershire at Chelmsford.