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8 Wickets For 43 Runs: How Sri Lanka Collapsed In Chase Against New Zealand After Openers’ 121-Run Stand

8 Wickets For 43 Runs: How Sri Lanka Collapsed In Chase Against New Zealand After Openers’ 121-Run Stand

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A late bowling fightback sparked by Jacob Duffy produced a remarkable eight-run victory for New Zealand against Sri Lanka at Mount Maunganui on Saturday. Sri Lanka, with openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis in sparkling form, were cruising towards the 173-run target when they reached 95 without loss at the halfway stage. But in the 14th over, with Sri Lanka 121-0, Duffy changed the game with three wickets in four balls, all caught behind by Mitchell Hay, beginning with the dismissal of Mendis for 46 off 36 deliveries. Nissanka went on to make 90 off 60, which included seven fours and three sixes for his highest T20I score, while no other Sri Lankan reached double figures. The visitors went on to lost 8 wickets in the space of 43 runs with New Zealand pulling off a huge escape. “We should have done better,” was the succinct summary from Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka who was out for three and also dropped a catch. “Pathum and Kusal batted well, the rest including me should …

South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 3, Live Score Updates

South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 3, Live Score Updates

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South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 3, Live Score Updates© AFP South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 3, Live Updates: Sri Lanka will be resuming the third day of the ongoing second Test against South Africa from 242/3 in Gqeberha. Earlier, Pathum Nissanka made 89 to lead a strong Sri Lankan batting effort on the second day of the second Test. Opening batsman Nissanka seemed set for his third Test century before he charged down the wicket against left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj, missed an attempted big hit and was bowled. Until then, Nissanka’s only blemish was a missed chance to David Bedingham at first slip off Kagiso Rabada when the batsman had 22. Nissanka faced 157 balls and hit 11 fours and a six. (Live Scorecard) Topics mentioned in this article Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Pathum Nissanka Leads Strong Sri Lanka Batting Reply Against South Africa

Pathum Nissanka Leads Strong Sri Lanka Batting Reply Against South Africa

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Pathum Nissanka in action against South Africa© AFP Pathum Nissanka made 89 to lead a strong Sri Lankan batting effort on the second day of the second Test against South Africa at St George’s Park on Friday. Sri Lanka were 242 for three at the close in reply to South Africa’s first innings of 358. Opening batsman Nissanka seemed set for his third Test century before he charged down the wicket against left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj, missed an attempted big hit and was bowled. Until then, Nissanka’s only blemish was a missed chance to David Bedingham at first slip off Kagiso Rabada when the batsman had 22. Nissanka faced 157 balls and hit 11 fours and a six. Nissanka shared stands of 41 with Dimuth Karunaratne (20), 109 with Dinesh Chandimal (44) and 49 with Angelo Mathews, who finished the day on 40 not out. Kamindu Mendis joined Mathews after Nissanka was dismissed and batted brightly to make 30 not out in an unbeaten partnership of 43. South Africa earlier added 89 for …

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live Streaming, 2nd ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live Streaming, 2nd ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast

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SL vs NZ Live Streaming, 2nd ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast© AFP Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd ODI Live Streaming: Sri Lanka will be squaring off against New Zealand in the second ODI of the three-match series on Sunday in Pallekele. The hosts have taken 1-0 lead in the series after clinching a 45-run victory against the Kiwis in the first match on Wednesday. New Zealand will now aim to put their best, in order to level the series. Kusal Mendis struck a career-best 143 and Avishka Fernano hit 100 as Sri Lanka posted a commanding 324-5 in 49.2 overs before rain stopped play. New Zealand, chasing a revised target of 221 off 27 overs, were restricted to 175-9 in the day-night game played at Dambulla. When will the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd ODI match be played? The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd ODI match will be played on Sunday, November 17. Where will the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd ODI match be played? The …

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st ODI, Live Score Updates

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st ODI, Live Score Updates

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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st ODI, Live Score Updates© AFP Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st ODI, Live Updates: Sri Lanka are all set to face New Zealand in the first ODI of the three-match series in Dambulla on Wednesday. The Kiwis will be without the services of their star pacer Lockie Ferguson as he got ruled out due to a leg injury. He has been replaced by Adam Milne. On the other hand, Sri Lanka have their own injury concerns, with leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out due to a hamstring strain. Dushan Hemantha has been drafted in, but Jeffrey Vandersay is expected to take the lead role. (Live Scorecard) Topics mentioned in this article Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20I Live Score Updates

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20I Live Score Updates

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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20I Live Score Updates© AFP Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st T20I Live Updates: Sri Lanka face New Zealand in a two-match T20I series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, starting Saturday. For the games, Sri Lanka have retained the same squad they had for the series against West Indies, which they won 2-1. This will be the first meeting between Sri Lanka and New Zealand since the former team’s 2-0 victory over the Kiwis in Test series. This time, however, the shift to white-ball cricket will bring different challenges and opportunities as both teams adjust to the shorter formats. (Live Scorecard) Topics mentioned in this article Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 2: Live Score Updates

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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 2: Live Score Updates© AFP Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 2, Live Updates: Sri Lanka will be resuming their proceedings from 302/7 on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against New Zealand in Galle. At Stumps on Day 1, Prabath Jayasuriya and Ramesh Mendis remained unbeaten at the crease. Earlier, Sri Lanka had slumped to 106 for four just after lunch but Kamindu provided a confident and calm performance, stitching a 103-run stand with Kusal Mendis. New Zealand fast bowler William O’Rourke had earlier rattled Sri Lanka’s top order, taking two wickets as the hosts reached 88 at lunch. (Live Scorecard) Topics mentioned in this article Source link

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 1: Live Score Updates

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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 1: Live Score Updates© AFP Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 1, Live Updates: Sri Lanka will be squaring off against New Zealand in the first Test of the two-match series from Wednesday at the Galle International Stadium, Galle. After facing a 1-2 defeat against England in a three-match Test series, Dhananjaya de Silva and co eye redemption against the Kiwis. On the other hand, New Zealand will be coming to this clash after being a part of the abandoned one-off Test against Afghanistan in India. The match had to be called-off due to rain. (Live Scorecard) Topics mentioned in this article Source link

Sri Lanka Players Rise In Recent ICC Men’s Test Rankings After England Win

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Six Sri Lankan players have obtained new career-high ratings on the latest ICC Men’s Test Rankings following their victory over England in the third Test match at The Oval. Sri Lanka produced their first Test win over England away from home in the third Test of their recently-completed series, with the likes of skipper Dhananjaya de Silva, middle-order performer Kamindu Mendis and opener Pathum Nissanka leading the way with the bat for the island nation. It was De Silva who top-scored for Sri Lanka in the first innings of the Test with a stylish 69 and that helped the right-hander obtain a new career-best rating and gain three places to move to 13th overall on the Test rankings for batters to now be the leading player on the list from his team. Mendis and Nissanka also found their new career-best ratings on the list for Test batters, with the former gaining six places to improve to 19th overall following a half-century of his own against England and the latter jumping a whopping 42 …

Sri Lanka Beat England By Eight Wickets, Register First Test Win On English Soil Since…

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Sri Lanka celebrate after clinching victory in the third Test vs England.© AFP Pathum Nissanka‘s superb unbeaten century guided Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket win over England in the third Test at The Oval on Monday. Sri Lanka, set a target of 219, reached that total for the loss of two wickets before lunch on the fourth day, with opener Nissanka 127 not out and veteran Angelo Mathews 32 not out in an unbroken partnership of 111. Victory for Sri Lanka ended a run of seven straight Test defeats by England and was their first on English soil since 2014. England, however, won the three-match series 2-1 following a five-wicket win at Old Trafford and a 190-run success at Lord’s. Brief scores England 1st innings: 325 (O Pope 154, B Duckett 86; M Rathnayake 3-56) Sri Lanka 1st innings: 263 (D de Silva 69, P Nissanka 64, Ka Mendis 64; O Stone 3-35, J Hull 3-53) England 2nd innings: 156 (J Smith 67; L Kumara 4-21, V Fernando 3-40) Sri Lanka 2nd innings: …