Australia vs Sri Lanka Cricket: News

Decoding Australia's lowest ODI totals on Asian soil

Australia suffered a heavy 0-2 series defeat in ODIs against Sri Lanka on their 2025 tour of the nation.

Dunith Wellalage claims match-winning 4/35 versus Australia in 2nd ODI

Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage claimed match-winning figures worth 4/35 versus Australia in the 2nd ODI on Friday, Febraury 14 at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

14 Feb 2025

Kusal Mendis

Sri Lanka thrash Australia by 174 runs in 2nd ODI

In the second ODI of the series, Sri Lanka posted a challenging target of 282 for Australia.

12 Feb 2025

Maheesh Theekshana

Maheesh Theekshana claims his 7th four-fer in ODIs: Key stats

Sri Lankan cricket's rising star, Maheesh Theekshana, led his team to an impressive 49-run victory over Australia in the first ODI of the two-match series.

12 Feb 2025

Maheesh Theekshana

Sri Lanka beat Australia in low-scoring 1st ODI: Key stats

Sri Lanka's cricket team pulled off a stunning 49-run victory over Australia in the first ODI match in Colombo.

12 Feb 2025

Charith Asalanka

Charith Asalanka hammers his 4th ODI century: Key stats

Charith Asalanka was the lone warrior for Sri Lanka in the first ODI against Australia at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Wednesday.

12 Feb 2025

Big Bash League

Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling action under ICC scrutiny

Australian left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has been reported for a suspect bowling action following the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

10 Feb 2025

Marnus Labuschagne

Steve Smith backs Labuschagne amid selection doubts for WTC final

Australian cricket team's star batsman Steve Smith has come out in support of Marnus Labuschagne.

09 Feb 2025

Dhananjaya de Silva

Dhananjaya de Silva questions Sri Lanka's strategy on spin-friendly pitches

Sri Lankan cricket team captain, Dhananjaya de Silva, has ignited a debate over the nation's dependence on spin-friendly pitches for home matches.

Matthew Kuhnemann shines with seven wickets in Galle Test: Stats 

Australia defeated Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the second Test in Galle, clinching their first series on Sri Lankan soil in 14 years.

09 Feb 2025

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis shines in Galle Test, hammers twin half-centuries: Stats 

Australia defeated Sri Lanka in the second Test match, played in Galle. With this win, the Australian team has swept the series 2-0.

09 Feb 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith becomes first Australian to complete 200 Test catches

Steve Smith has created history by becoming the first Australian outfielder to take 200 catches in Test cricket.

Australia whitewash Sri Lanka to further enhance WTC tally 

Australia have successfully wrapped up the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) league stage with a thumping victory over Sri Lanka.

09 Feb 2025

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon surpasses Shane Warne's record against Sri Lanka (Tests) 

Nathan Lyon has gone past Shane Warne's 59 wickets to become Australia's most successful Test bowler against Sri Lanka.

All-round Australia beat SL to complete Test series whitewash: Stats 

Australia have completed a Test series whitewash against Sri Lanka, beating them by nine wickets in the second and final game in Galle.

Nathan Lyon recalls lessons from Ponting, Hussey on Test debut 

Australian cricket team's legendary spinner Nathan Lyon recently became the third player from his nation to take 550 Test wickets.

08 Feb 2025

Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathews slams 76 versus Australia in 2nd Test: Stats

Despite a fighting 76-run knock from Angelo Mathews, Australia are inching closer to a series sweep against Sri Lanka in the second Test in Galle.

08 Feb 2025

Alex Carey

Matthew Kuhnemann's 4-for puts Aussies on top against Sri Lanka

Australia are on the cusp of a series victory against Sri Lanka after a commanding day three performance.

08 Feb 2025

Travis Head

Konstas aims to excel as Australia's next all-format cricket star

Australia's next big thing Sam Konstas has revealed his desire to become an all-format player.

08 Feb 2025

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon becomes third Australian to accomplish 550 Test wickets

Nathan Lyon, the veteran Australian off-spinner, has reached a remarkable career milestone- 550 wickets in Test cricket.

Carey open to sharing keeping duties with Inglis in Tests

Australia's first-choice Test wicketkeeper since the 2021/22 Ashes, Alex Carey, remains optimistic about his future alongside Josh Inglis.

08 Feb 2025

Prabath Jayasuriya

Prabath Jayasuriya claims his third Test fifer against Australia: Stats 

Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya was the star performer on the third day of the second Test against Australia in Galle.

08 Feb 2025

Adam Gilchrist

Alex Carey surpasses Gilchrist's record with 156-run knock in Galle

Australia's wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey has broken a long-standing record with his brilliant 156-run innings against Sri Lanka in Galle.

07 Feb 2025

Alex Carey

2nd Test, Day 2: Centurions Smith, Carey punish Sri Lanka

Steve Smith and Alex Carey's centuries have taken Australia to a dominant position in the second Test against Sri Lanka.

07 Feb 2025

Adam Gilchrist

Alex Carey joins Adam Gilchrist with Test century in Asia

Alex Carey has become the second Australian wicketkeeper to score a Test hundred in Asia.

07 Feb 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith breaks records en route to 36th Test ton

Steve Smith has brought up his second successive century in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka.

07 Feb 2025

Ricky Ponting

Steve Smith breaks another Test record of Ricky Ponting: Details 

Star batter Steve Smith has set a new record by becoming Australia's highest run-scorer in Tests in Asia Asia.

Sam Konstas addresses axing with composed and classy statement

Australia's rising cricket star Sam Konstas, has opened up on his early exit from the second Test in Galle, Sri Lanka.

07 Feb 2025

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis slams his fourth 50-plus score vs Australia (Tests)

Sri Lanka ended their first innings at 257/10 on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test match against Australia.

06 Feb 2025

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon completes 150 Test wickets in Asia: Stats

Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon has completed 150 Test wickets in Asia.

06 Feb 2025

Ricky Ponting

Steve Smith breaks this unique record of Ricky Ponting (Tests)

Steve Smith, the stand-in captain of the Australian cricket team, has created a new record in Test cricket.

06 Feb 2025

Dinesh Chandimal

2nd Test, Day 1: Australia put SL on back foot

Australia's versatile bowling attack, under stand-in captain Steven Smith, has left Sri Lanka in a difficult position on the first day of the second Test.

06 Feb 2025

Dinesh Chandimal

Dinesh Chandimal slams his 32nd half-century in Test cricket: Stats

Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal continued to be amongst the runs in Test cricket.

06 Feb 2025

Steve Smith

Cooper Connolly debuts for Australia in 2nd Test vs SL

Promising spin-bowling all-rounder, Cooper Connolly, has made his Test debut for Australia against Sri Lanka in Galle, the second match of a two-Test series.

Spin to play key role in 2nd Sri Lanka-Australia Test

The second Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia will be played on a much drier pitch than the one used for their first encounter.

05 Feb 2025

Kusal Mendis

Australia eye series sweep against Sri Lanka: 2nd Test preview

Sri Lanka and Australia are all set to renew their Test rivalry in the second match of the ongoing two-match series.

04 Feb 2025

Dimuth Karunaratne

SL vs AUS: Dimuth Karunaratne to retire after 100th Test

Dimuth Karunaratne, the veteran opener of the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team, has announced his retirement from international cricket.

Haddin wants Australian selectors to realease Konstas from Test squad 

Former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin has advised the national team's selectors to send Sam Konstas back home to play state cricket.

02 Feb 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Smith backs Khawaja's Test future after stellar performance against SL

Australia's stand-in cricket captain Steve Smith has backed veteran opener Usman Khawaja to continue his Test career.

02 Feb 2025

Sanath Jayasuriya

Coach Jayasuriya criticizes Sri Lanka's performance after Galle Test humiliation 

Sri Lanka's head coach, Sanath Jayasuriya, has expressed his disappointment after the team's dismal performance in the first Test match against Australia.

Revisiting the biggest innings victories for Australia in Test cricket

The Australian team registered its biggest Test win on Asian soil, beating Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs.

01 Feb 2025

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon achieves rare bowling feat, surpasses R Ashwin

Australian spin bowler Nathan Lyon has recorded a rare bowling feat in the ongoing Test match against Sri Lanka.

Australia enhance WTC tally with Galle Test triumph: Details

Australia have solidified their second place in the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) standings after a thumping win over Sri Lanka.

Jeffrey Vandersay smokes fiery fifty in Galle Test: Stats 

Australia registered a thumping innings and 242-run win over Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-match series.

Matthew Kuhnemann records nine wickets in Galle Test: Key stats

Left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann played a pivotal role in Australia's historic victory over Sri Lanka in the opening Test in Galle.

Lyon claims seven wickets in Galle Test, breaks Warne's record 

Nathan Lyon has etched his name in cricket history by surpassing Shane Warne's record for the most away Test wickets by an Australian in Sri Lanka.

01 Feb 2025

Usman Khawaja

Australia hammer sorry Sri Lanka in Galle Test: Key stats 

Australia recorded a massive innings triumph in the first Test against Sri Lanka, played in Galle.

01 Feb 2025

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon becomes first spinner to complete 200 WTC wickets

Australian cricket star Nathan Lyon has written his name in the history of cricket.

Matthew Kuhnemann dismantles Sri Lanka with fifer in Galle Test

Australia have seized a stronghold in the first Test against Sri Lanka, courtesy of a brilliant show by spinners Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon.

01 Feb 2025

Dinesh Chandimal

Galle Test: Dinesh Chandimal shines with valiant half-century vs Australia

Dinesh Chandimal's gritty batting somewhat saved Sri Lanka from humiliation in the ongoing opening Test against Australia in Galle.

Australia tighten grip over Sri Lanka in rain-marred Galle Test

Australia maintained their dominance in Galle on the rain-hit Day 3 of the ongoing opening Test against Sri Lanka.

Sam Konstas sidelined due to stomach bug in opening Test

Young Australian cricketer Sam Konstas has been sidelined from the opening Test against Sri Lanka due to a stomach bug.

31 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Presenting Team Australia's highest Test totals in Asia

The Australia team has always been known for its dominating performance, be it at home or overseas.

31 Jan 2025

Michael Clarke

Presenting Australian batters to slam debut Test centuries in Asia

Australia's wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis has made a sensational entry into Test cricket, scoring a century on debut.

30 Jan 2025

Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc completes 700 international wickets on 35th birthday

Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc achieved a significant milestone on his 35th birthday.

1st Test, Sri Lanka suffer against Australia: Day 2 report

Sri Lanka are 44/3 at stumps on Day 2 of the first Test against Australia in Galle.

30 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith names potential successors to his 10,000 runs feat

Steve Smith, who just surpassed the 10,000 Test runs mark, named Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, and Sam Konstas as potential future achievers.

Josh Inglis hammers century on Test debut: Key stats

Australian batter Josh Inglis smashed a Test hundred on debut against Sri Lanka on Day 2 of the first Test in Galle on Thursday.

30 Jan 2025

Usman Khawaja

Usman Khawaja hammers his maiden double-century in Tests: Key stats

Usman Khawaja has smashed his maiden double-century in Tests.

30 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

1st Test: Steve Smith slams 141-run knock versus Sri Lanka

Steve Smith ended with a score of 141 in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium, Galle.

29 Jan 2025

Michael Vaughan

Steve Smith lauded as 'best modern-day Test match player'

Former England cricket team captain, Michael Vaughan, has praised Australian cricketer Steve Smith's recent achievement of crossing 10,000 runs in Test cricket.

1st Test, Day 1: Khawaja and Smith punish Sri Lanka

Australia are well on top of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

29 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith slams his 35th century in Test cricket: Stats

Australian batter Steve Smith hit his 35th century in Test cricket.

29 Jan 2025

Ricky Ponting

Sam Konstas responds positively after being dropped from SL Test

19-year-old Australian cricket sensation, Sam Konstas, reacted positively after being dropped from the opening game of the Sri Lanka Test series.

28 Jan 2025

Travis Head

Travis Head to open for Australia in Sri Lanka Tests

Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas as the opener for Australia's first Test against Sri Lankaa at the Galle International Stadium.

07 Jan 2025

Josh Hazlewood

Hazlewood likely to miss Sri Lanka Tests, Cummins's availability uncertain

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood is likely to be ruled out of the upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka, as per The Sydney Morning Herald.

01 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: Presenting Australia's highest individual scorers

Australia are among the favorites to clinch the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup title.

16 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

World Cup 2023: Decoding Australia and Sri Lanka's struggles

Australia and Sri Lanka will meet in Match 14 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

15 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup, Australia vs Sri Lanka: Key player battles

Australia will fight for their first win in the ongoing 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup as they meet Sri Lanka in Match 14.

15 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC Cricket World Cup, Australia vs Sri Lanka: Statistical preview

Australia and Sri Lanka will fight for their first respective first win in the ongoing 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup as they meet in Match 14.

15 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC Cricket World Cup: Struggling Australia meet Shanaka-less Sri Lanka

Australia will fight for their first win in the ongoing 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup as they meet Sri Lanka in Match 14.

25 Oct 2022

ICC T20 World Cup

ICC T20 World Cup, Australia beat Sri Lanka: Key stats

Hosts Australia finally open their account in the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup.

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