Prabath Jayasuriya: News

Best match figures by Sri Lankan bowlers on Test debut

Debutant off-spinner Nishan Peiris was instrumental to Sri Lanka's innings win over New Zealand in the final Test in Galle.

29 Sep 2024

Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner registers his first 50-plus Test score since 2019 

New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner showcased some serious grit against Sri Lanka in the second Test in Galle, albeit in a losing cause.

Sri Lanka demolish New Zealand in Galle Test: Decoding stats

Sri Lanka thrashed New Zealand by an innings and 154 runs in the second and final Test in Galle, clinching the series 2-0.

Prabath Jayasuriya destroys New Zealand with ninth Test fifer: Stats

A remarkable six-wicket haul from Prabath Jayasuriya meant New Zealand were bundled out for 88 while responding to Sri Lanka's first innings total of 602/5d in the ongoing second Test match in Galle.

25 Sep 2024

Ajaz Patel

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Decoding key details

Sri Lanka and New Zealand are set to lock horns in the second Test match of the ongoing series on September 26.

Prabath Jayasuriya owns these prestigious records in Test cricket

A fine spell from left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya powered Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test in Galle.

23 Sep 2024

Muthiah Muralidaran

Sri Lankan bowlers with most Test fifers at home

A fine spell from left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya powered Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test in Galle.

Prabath Jayasuriya claims his eighth Test fifer: Key stats 

Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya was instrumental to Sri Lanka's 63-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test in Galle.

Prabath Jayasuriya claims his 3rd four-wicket haul in Tests: Stats

In the first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, Prabath Jayasuriya recorded figures worth 4/136 during the first innings.

07 Sep 2024

Ben Duckett

ENG vs SL: Duckett defends umpires' decision to halt play

England opener Ben Duckett has defended the umpires' decision to stop play twice during the opening day of the third Test against Sri Lanka, due to poor weather conditions.

23 Aug 2024

Jamie Smith

England's Jamie Smith slams his maiden Test century: Key stats

England wicketkeeper batter Jamie Smith hit a superb ton in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Manchester.

23 Aug 2024

Test Cricket

Prabath Jayasuriya's stunning delivery evokes Warne's 'Ball of Century' memories

Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has made a significant impact in the ongoing opening Test match against England at Old Trafford.

2nd Test: SL still on top despite Bangladesh's fightback

Sri Lanka continue to dominate Bangladesh in the second and final Test in Chattogram.

Prabath Jayasuriya races to 400 wickets in First-Class cricket: Stats

Sri Lanka's star left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has brought up 400 wickets in the First-Class format.

2nd Test: Kamindu Mendis shines with 92* versus Bangladesh

Sri Lanka's star all-rounder Kamindu Mendis made his bat talk once again as he made an unbeaten 92 off 167 balls in his side's first innings of the ongoing second and final Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram (7 fours, 2 sixes).

07 Feb 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

ICC Test Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah races to career-best top spot

Jasprit Bumrah has raced to a career-best top spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings for Bowlers.

Prabath Jayasuriya breaks records with seventh Test fifer: Key stats

Prabath Jayasuriya made headlines for Sri Lanka on Day 4 against Afghanistan in the only Test at the SSC ground on Monday.

Only Test, Sri Lanka thrash Afghanistan by 10 wickets: Stats

Sri Lanka defeated a spirited Afghanistan in the one-off Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground on Monday.

Afghanistan's Naveed Zadran scalps 4/83 versus Sri Lanka on debut

Naveed Zadran was the pick of the bowlers for Afghanistan on Day 3 against Sri Lanka at the SSC ground on Sunday.

Sri Lanka's Vishwa Fernando rattles Afghanistan with 4/51: Stats

Vishwa Fernando was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka on Day 1 of the only Test against Afghanistan on Friday.

Sri Lanka dominate Day 1 versus Afghanistan in one-off Test

Sri Lanka dominated Day 1 versus Afghanistan in the one-off Test being held at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.

20 Jul 2023

Muthiah Muralidaran

Prabath Jayasuriya completes 50 Test wickets in Galle with four-fer

Prabath Jayasuriya claimed a brilliant four-wicket haul against Sri Lanka in the recently-concluded opening Test, albeit in a losing cause.

1st Test: Sri Lanka host Pakistan in spin-friendly Galle

Sri Lanka will cross swords against Pakistan in a two-match Test series, starting July 16 in Galle.

14 Jul 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Test series: Decoding key player battles

Hosts Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan in a two-Test series, starting July on 16.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Test series: Statistical preview

Sri Lanka are gearing up to host Pakistan in a two-Test series, starting July 16 in Galle.

25 Apr 2023

Ireland Cricket

SL vs IRE, 2nd Test (Day 2): Visitors slam 492

Ireland are in a commanding position courtesy of some excellent batting in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at Galle.

24 Apr 2023

Ireland Cricket

SL vs IRE, 2nd Test: Visitors dominate Day 1 proceedings

Ireland showed resilience to fight back in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium.

SL vs IRE, 2nd Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI

After outclassing Ireland in the first Test, Sri Lanka will be hoping to wrap up the series when they take the field for the second clash at the Galle International Stadium starting on April 24.

Mendis becomes joint-fastest to 50 Test wickets among SL bowlers

Sri Lanka defeated Ireland by an innings and 280 runs in the first Test match at the Galle International Stadium.

Sri Lanka thrash Ireland in first Test: Key Stats

Sri Lanka have beaten Ireland by an innings and 280 runs in the first Test match at the Galle International Stadium.

SL vs IRE: Jayasuriya records his fifth Test five-wicket haul

Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has simply spun his web around the Ireland batters as he claimed his fifth Test five-wicket haul in the ongoing first Test at the Galle International Stadium.

SL vs IRE, 1st Test: All-round hosts dominate Day 2

Sri Lanka are already in the driver's seat at the end of Day 2 of the ongoing Test match against Ireland at the Galle International Stadium.

28 Jul 2022

Pakistan Cricket Team

Sri Lanka thrash Pakistan, level series 1-1: Key stats

Sri Lanka clinched a 246-run win in the second and final Test against Pakistan on Thursday.

23 Jul 2022

Pakistan Cricket Team

SL vs PAK, 2nd Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI

Sri Lanka will lock horns with Pakistan in the second and decisive Test, starting July 24.

20 Jul 2022

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan chase down 342 against Sri Lanka: Key stats

Pakistan have won the first Test versus Sri Lanka. Chasing 342 runs to win, Pakistan got the job done on Day 5 in Galle.

17 Jul 2022

Test Cricket

SL vs PAK, 1st Test: Prabath Jayasuriya takes historic five-for

Sri Lanka's left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya continues his exploits in Test cricket.

15 Jul 2022

Pakistan Cricket Team

SL vs PAK, 1st Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI

Sri Lanka will host Pakistan in a two-match Test series, starting July 16.