Charith Asalanka: News

18 Oct 2024

Dunith Wellalage

Sri Lanka name Chamindu Wickramasinghe in ODI squad versus WI

Uncapped fast-bowling all-rounder Chamindu Wickramasinghe is all set to make his One Day International (ODI) debut in Sri Lanka's upcoming series against the West Indies.

09 Oct 2024

Bhanuka Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka drop Dasun Shanaka for West Indies T20Is

Sri Lanka have announced a strong 17-member team for the upcoming home T20I series against West Indies.

07 Aug 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India have lost most wickets to spin in these ODIs

India were swept aside by Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI encounter in the 2024 series held at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

07 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

SL win their first ODI series against India since 1997 

Sri Lanka claimed a 2-0 ODI series win over India after beating them in the third and final match.

07 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

3rd ODI: SL elect to bat, Riyan Parag makes debut  

Sri Lanka eye their first ODI series win over India since 1997, as the two sides meet in the third and final game.

Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka attains this bowling feat in ODIs

Charith Asalanka led Sri Lanka from the front in the 2nd ODI against India at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

04 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

SL stun India in 2nd ODI; Vandersay takes six-fer: Stats

Sri Lanka staged an emphatic fightback in the three-match series after beating India in the 2nd ODI in Colombo.

04 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma

2nd ODI: Rohit eyes multiple milestones, India aim historic century

Eyes will be on Rohit Sharma as India take on hosts Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the three-match series at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

02 Aug 2024

Wanindu Hasaranga

Hasaranga, Asalanka shine with three-fers in IND-SL tied ODI

The opening ODI between India and Sri Lanka, which was an absolute nail-biter, resulted in a tie.

02 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

1st ODI: Kohli, Rohit return as SL elect to bat

After routing Sri Lanka 3-0 in T20Is, India are aiming to replicate their heroics in the ODI leg.

31 Jul 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

SL eye comeback against India in ODIs: 1st match preview

After routing Sri Lanka 3-0 in T20Is, India are gearing up for the ODI leg, starting August 2.

SL vs IND, 3rd T20I: Charith Asalanka elects to bowl

Having sealed the series 2-0, India eye a series whitewash in the third and final T20I against hosts Sri Lanka on July 30.

SL vs IND, 2nd T20I: Suryakumar Yadav elects to bowl

After clinching the series opener, India aim to seal the deal in the second T20I against hosts Sri Lanka on July 28.

SL vs IND, 1st T20I: Charith Asalanka elects to bowl

A young Indian unit is up against Sri Lanka in the opener of the three-T20I series on July 27.

26 Jul 2024

Indian Cricket Team

1st T20I: India, SL meet with new captains at helm

A young Indian unit will take on hosts Sri Lanka in the opener of the three-T20I series on July 27.

23 Jul 2024

Dinesh Chandimal

Charith Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in India T20Is

Charith Asalanka has been named the captain of Sri Lanka's 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against India.

17 Jun 2024

ICC Cricket World Cup

T20 WC: Sri Lanka beat Netherlands to earn consolation win

Sri Lanka defeated Netherlands by 83 runs in the 38th Match of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup.

02 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

SL batters with most runs in a T20 WC edition

The 2024 ICC T20 World Cup went underway on June 1 with the West Indies and the USA being the co-hosts.

16 Mar 2024

Pathum Nissanka

Pathum Nissanka boasts highest ODI average among SL batters: Stats

Sri Lanka's batting sensation Pathum Nissanka continued his golden run as on Friday (March 15), he smoked a match-winning century against Bangladesh in the second ODI in Chattogram.

2nd ODI: Charith Asalanka hammers a valiant 91 versus Bangladesh

Charith Asalanka was at his best for Sri Lanka cricket team in the second ODI versus Bangladesh in Chattogram. The middle order batter smoked his 12th ODI half-century and his third 50-plus score against the Bangla Tigers.

SL beat Bangladesh in second ODI, level series 1-1: Stats

Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in the second ODI at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram. The visitors chased down 287 as Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka stepped up with crucial knocks to see them home.

15 Mar 2024

Taskin Ahmed

Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed completes 100 ODI wickets: Decoding his stats

Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed is the latest bowler to enter the 100-wicket club in ODI cricket.

15 Mar 2024

Pathum Nissanka

2nd ODI: Nissanka slams his maiden ODI ton against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka played a sensational knock against Bangladesh in the second ODI in Chattogram.

13 Mar 2024

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis slams his 29th ODI fifty, clocks this record

Kusal Mendis played a crucial knock of 59 in the first ODI versus Bangladesh in Chattogram on Wednesday.

Will Bangladesh bounce back against Sri Lanka? 2nd T20I preview 

After clashing in the high-scoring thriller, hosts Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are set to meet in the 2nd T20I in Sylhet.

Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in 1st T20I; Samarawickrama, Ali shine

Sri Lanka narrowly beat Bangladesh by three runs in the opening T20I to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Sadeera Samarawickrama shines versus Bangladesh, registers his highest T20I score

Sri Lanka's star batter Sadeera Samarawickrama gave Bangladesh bowlers a hard time in the opening T20I in Sylhet.

Bangladesh eye maiden T20I series win against Sri Lanka: Preview

Bangladesh are set to host Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series, starting on March 4, in Sylhet.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, T20Is 2024: Decoding key stats

Bangladesh are gearing up to host Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series, starting on March 4.

28 Feb 2024

Wanindu Hasaranga

Charith Asalanka replaces Hasaranga as SL captain for Bangladesh T20Is

Charith Asalanka will lead Sri Lanka in the first two T20Is against Bangladesh, replacing regular captain Wanindu Hasaranga, who remains suspended. The T20I series will commence on March 4 in Sylhet.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, T20Is 2024: Decoding key stats

Sri Lanka host Afghanistan in a three-match series, starting February 17. All three matches will be held at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.

14 Feb 2024

Mohammad Nabi

ICC ODI Rankings: Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi scripts history

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has claimed the No. 1 spot among all-rounders in the latest ICC Men's ODI Rankings.

Sri Lanka humble Afghanistan in 2nd ODI, seal series: Stats

Sri Lanka thrashed Afghanistan in the second ODI held in Pallekele by 155 runs.

2nd ODI, Charith Asalanka shines with 97* versus Afghanistan: Stats

Charith Asalanka was at his dominant best for Sri Lanka against Afghanistan in the second ODI in Pallekele.

Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka in final-over thriller, level series 1-1

Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on January 16.

Charith Asalanka slams his fifth T20I fifty: Key stats

Sri Lanka batter Charith Asalanka stepped up for them in the 2nd T20I at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

Sri Lanka host Zimbabwe in second ODI: Preview and stats

With the opening game being washed out, the three-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe has been reduced to a two-match affair.

Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka hammers his third ODI century: Stats

Sri Lanka cricket team batter Charith Asalanka played a crucial knock for his side in the first ODI versus Zimbabwe on Saturday in Colombo.

06 Nov 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Bangladesh claim their maiden World Cup win over Sri Lanka

Bangladesh claimed their second win of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup after beating Sri Lanka in Delhi.

06 Nov 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

World Cup: Ton-up Asalanka guides SL to 279 against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka racked up 279 against Bangladesh in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

06 Nov 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka slams his maiden World Cup ton

Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka has slammed his maiden century in One Day Internationals.

29 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

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

Match 30 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup will see the battle between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.

21 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup: Sadeera Samarawickrama clocks his second fifty-plus score

A well-paced half-century from Sadeera Samarawickrama powered Sri Lanka to an emphatic five-wicket triumph over Netherlands in Match 19 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

21 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Sri Lanka beat Netherlands, register maiden win in 2023 WC 

Sri Lanka defeated Netherlands by five wickets to register their first victory in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

08 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

World Cup: Pathirana, Rajitha, Jansen register this unwanted bowling record

South Africa thrashed Sri Lanka by 102 runs on Saturday to kick-start their campaign in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

07 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup: Asalanka and Shanaka slam fifties versus SA

Charith Asalanka and Dasun Shanaka scored fifties for Sri Lanka against South Africa in match number 4 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Saturday.

16 Sep 2023

Asia Cup

IND vs SL, Asia Cup Final: Decoding key player battles

India are up against Sri Lanka in the blockbuster final of the 2023 Asia Cup.

15 Sep 2023

Pathum Nissanka

Who is Sri Lanka's match-winner Charith Asalanka? Decoding his stats

Sri Lanka are through to the finals of the 2023 Asia Cup with a thrilling two-wicket win over Pakistan (DLS method) in their last Super Fours game.