Sri Lanka Cricket Team: News
10 Dec 2024
Sanath JayasuriyaJayasuriya laments missed opportunities in Sri Lanka's Test series loss
Sri Lanka's head coach, Sanath Jayasuriya, has expressed disappointment over the team's performance in the recent Test series against South Africa.
09 Dec 2024
Dhananjaya de SilvaDhananjaya de Silva completes 4,000 Test runs with fifty: Stats
Sri Lanka's Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva has completed 4,000 runs in the format.
09 Dec 2024
Keshav MaharajKeshav Maharaj's fifer helps SA whitewash SL: Key stats
South Africa clinched a 2-0 series win against Sri Lanka after winning the 2nd Test by 109 runs at St George's Park in Gqeberha.
09 Dec 2024
ICC World Test ChampionshipWTC standings: SA climb to top after beating SL 2-0
South Africa registered a remarkable 109-run win against Sri Lanka in the 2nd Test at St George's Park in Gqeberha.
09 Dec 2024
South Africa Cricket TeamSA rout SL 2-0 with win in Gqeberha Test: Stats
South Africa routed Sri Lanka 2-0 in the two-match series after winning the 2nd Test at St George's Park, Gqeberha.
08 Dec 2024
Dinesh ChandimalSri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal surpasses 6,000 runs in Test cricket
Sri Lankan batter Dinesh Chandimal has gone past 6,000 runs in Test cricket.
08 Dec 2024
Kagiso RabadaRabada dismisses Karunaratne four successive times in 2-match Test series
South African pacer Kagiso Rabada was all over Sri Lankan opener Dimuth Karunaratne in the two-match Test series.
08 Dec 2024
Prabath JayasuriyaPrabath Jayasuriya claims his 10th five-wicket haul in Tests: Stats
Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took figures worth 5/129 in the 3rd innings of the 2nd Test against South Africa at St George's Park in Gqeberha.
08 Dec 2024
Temba BavumaTemba Bavuma hammers his 4th successive 50-plus score in Tests
Temba Bavuma is in top form and the South African Test skipper hammered a solid 66 runs in the third innings of the 2nd encounter against Sri Lanka at St George's Park, Gqeberha.
08 Dec 2024
Angelo MathewsDecoding Sri Lankan batters with 8,000-plus runs in Test cricket
Angelo Mathews, the veteran Sri Lankan cricketer, has become the latest entrant to the 8,000-run club in Test cricket.
07 Dec 2024
Aiden MarkramAiden Markram slams 55 versus Sri Lanka in 2nd Test
South African batter Aiden Markram made his presence felt with a knock of 55 in the third innings of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka at St George's Park in Gqeberha.
07 Dec 2024
South Africa Cricket TeamSouth Africa's Dane Paterson claims career-best 5/71 in Tests: Stats
South African cricketer Dane Paterson has taken his first five-wicket haul in Test cricket, achieving a career milestone.
06 Dec 2024
Angelo MathewsAngelo Mathews surpasses 8,000 runs in Test cricket: Key stats
Veteran Sri Lankan batter Angelo Mathews has unlocked a new milestone in his Test career.
06 Dec 2024
Pathum NissankaGqeberha Test: Pathum Nissanka shines with 89 versus South Africa
Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka missed out on a well deserved century on Day 2 of the 2nd Test match against South Africa at St Georges' Park, Gqeberha.
06 Dec 2024
South Africa Cricket TeamGqeberha Test: Lahiru Kumara claims four-fer versus South Africa
Sri Lankan pacer Lahiru Kumara was the pick of the bowlers for his side in the ongoing first Test against South Africa in Gqeberha.
06 Dec 2024
South Africa Cricket TeamKyle Verreynne hammers his 3rd century in Tests: Key stats
South African batter Kyle Verreynne has hammered his third century in Tests.
05 Dec 2024
South Africa Cricket TeamRyan Rickelton slams his maiden Test hundred: Key stats
South African batter Ryan Rickelton smashed his first 50-plus score in Test cricket.
05 Dec 2024
Temba BavumaTemba Bavuma slams 3rd successive 50-plus score versus Sri Lanka
Temba Bavuma is in top form and the South African Test skipper hammered a solid 78 runs on Day 1 of the 2nd encounter against Sri Lanka at St George's Park, Gqeberha.
05 Dec 2024
Test CricketLahiru Kumara completes 100 Test wickets for Sri Lanka: Stats
Sri Lanka cricket team pacer Lahiru Kumara has completed 100 wickets in Test cricket.
04 Dec 2024
Dhananjaya de SilvaSri Lanka may field 4 pacers in Gqeberha Test: Details
Sri Lanka cricket team is mulling a strategy shift for their upcoming 2nd Test against South Africa in Gqeberha.
04 Dec 2024
South Africa Cricket TeamSouth Africa aim for Test series sweep against Sri Lanka
South Africa and Sri Lanka will go head to head in a decisive Test match, with both teams in the hunt for a berth in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 final.
01 Dec 2024
South Africa Cricket TeamSA vs SL, 2nd Test: Teenager Kwena Maphaka called up
South Africa have included teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka into their squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka.
01 Dec 2024
South Africa Cricket TeamDecoding the best Test match bowling figures in Durban
South African pacer Marco Jansen, who was the star performer in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead, Durban, took the world by storm.
01 Dec 2024
South Africa Cricket TeamPresenting biggest wins for SA vs SL in Tests
South Africa registered a thumping 233-run win over Sri Lanka in the opening Test in Durban.
30 Nov 2024
South Africa Cricket TeamGerald Coetzee's participation in doubt for 2nd Sri Lanka Test
South African cricketer Gerald Coetzee's availability for the upcoming second Test against Sri Lanka remains doubtful, owing to a groin injury.
30 Nov 2024
South Africa Cricket TeamBest match figures for South Africa vs Sri Lanka (Tests)
Marco Jansen was superb in the first Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Kingsmead, Durban.
30 Nov 2024
ICC World Test ChampionshipSouth Africa move to 2nd spot in WTC 2023-25 standings
South Africa thrashed Sri Lanka by 233 runs in the first of two Tests in Durban.
30 Nov 2024
South Africa Cricket TeamMarco Jansen shines with 11 wickets in Durban Test: Stats
Marco Jansen was the star for South Africa in the just concluded first Test against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead, Durban.
30 Nov 2024
South Africa Cricket TeamAll-round South Africa blow Sri Lanka away in Durban Test
South Africa thrashed visitors Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-match series.
30 Nov 2024
Dinesh ChandimalDinesh Chandimal slams his 30th fifty in Test cricket: Stats
Dinesh Chandimal slammed his 30th fifty in Test cricket.
30 Nov 2024
Kagiso RabadaKagiso Rabada vs Dimuth Karunaratne in Test cricket: Key stats
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada got the wicket of Sri Lankan opener Dimuth Karunaratne twice in the first Test match at Kingsmead, Durban.
30 Nov 2024
Dhananjaya de SilvaDhananjaya de Silva slams his 18th fifty in Tests: Stats
Sri Lankan Test skipper, Dhananjaya de Silva, slammed his 18th fifty in Tests.
29 Nov 2024
South Africa Cricket TeamA look at lowest Test totals at Kingsmead, Durban
Sri Lanka perished for just 42 on Day 2 of the 1st Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban.
29 Nov 2024
Temba BavumaTemba Bavuma floors Sri Lanka with century in Durban Test
South Africa Test captain, Temba Bavuma, hammered a fine century in the third innings of the 1st Test match against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead in Durban.
29 Nov 2024
South Africa Cricket TeamTristan Stubbs hammers his 2nd century in Tests: Key stats
South African batter Tristan Stubbs floored Sri Lanka in the third innings of the first Test match in Durban.
29 Nov 2024
South Africa Cricket TeamBowlers with best innings figures for SA against SL (Tests)
South Africa pacer Marco Jansen ran riot against Sri Lanka on Day 2 of the 1st Test at Kingsmead in Durban.
29 Nov 2024
South Africa Cricket TeamA look at lowest totals against South Africa in Tests
Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 42 on Day 2 of the 1st Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban.
28 Nov 2024
South Africa Cricket TeamSouth Africa's lowest Test totals at home versus Sri Lanka
South Africa perished for 191 runs in the first Test versus Sri Lanka at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday.
28 Nov 2024
Test CricketDecoding the lowest scores of Sri Lanka in Test cricket
Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 42 runs in the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday.
28 Nov 2024
South Africa Cricket TeamMarco Jansen attains these feats with 7/13 versus SL (Tests)
South African pacer Marco Jansen rattled Sri Lanka on Day 2 of the first Test between the two teams at Kingsmead in Durban.
28 Nov 2024
South Africa Cricket TeamDurban Test: South Africa dismiss Sri Lanka for 42 runs
Sri Lanka have been bowled out for just 42 runs in the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday.
28 Nov 2024
Temba BavumaTemba Bavuma slams his 22nd Test fifty: Key stats
South Africa Test skipper, Temba Bavuma, fought valiantly with a 70-run knock in the first encouner against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead in Durban.
26 Nov 2024
Temba BavumaSA vs SL: Temba Bavuma returns for Durban Test
South Africa have announced their Playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka, welcoming back captain Temba Bavuma.
20 Nov 2024
Glenn MaxwellGlenn Maxwell's return to First-Class cricket delayed due to injury
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been dealt a blow in his attempt to make a return to First-Class cricket before Australia's tour of Sri Lanka.
19 Nov 2024
Temba BavumaBavuma returns for South Africa's home Tests against Sri Lanka
South Africa's Test captain Temba Bavuma has made a successful recovery from an elbow injury and will lead the side in their upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
19 Nov 2024
Kane WilliamsonKane Williamson scores 60 in Plunket Shield return after injury
New Zealand's Kane Williamson made a glorious return to competitive cricket, scoring 60 runs for Northern Districts. This is his first game in the Plunket Shield since October 2019.
17 Nov 2024
Kusal MendisKusal Mendis slams his 32nd half-century in ODIs: Key stats
Sri Lankan batter Kusal Mendis shone for his side in the 2nd ODI against New Zealand held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.
17 Nov 2024
New Zealand Cricket TeamSri Lanka beat New Zealand in 2nd ODI: Key stats
Sri Lanka beat New Zealand in the 2nd ODI held at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.
14 Nov 2024
Lungi NgidiLungi Ngidi sidelined until January due to groin injury
South African fast bowler, Lungi Ngidi, has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka and the all-format tour against Pakistan.
13 Nov 2024
Avishka FernandoAvishka Fernando completes 1,500 runs with 4th ODI century: Stats
Sri Lankan opening batter, Avishka Fernando, hit a 100-run knock in the first ODI versus New Zealand at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, on Wednesday.
13 Nov 2024
Kusal MendisKusal Mendis slams his 4th ODI century: Key stats
Sri Lankan ace batter, Kusal Mendis, slammed a solid 143-run knock in the first ODI against New Zealand at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla on Wednesday.
12 Nov 2024
Wanindu HasarangaWhy Wanindu Hasaranga will miss New Zealand ODI series
Sri Lanka's cricket team has been dealt a huge blow as leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand.
12 Nov 2024
Lockie FergusonInjured Lockie Ferguson to miss Sri Lanka ODI series
New Zealand's pace spearhead Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka due to a calf injury.
11 Nov 2024
New Zealand Cricket TeamLowest targets defended by New Zealand in men's T20Is
In a nail-biting encounter in Dambulla, New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka to level the two-match T20I series 1-1.
11 Nov 2024
New Zealand Cricket TeamNew Zealand's Mitchell Hay breaks this record of MS Dhoni
New Zealand's wicketkeeper-batter Mitch Hay has set a new world record in T20Is.
11 Nov 2024
Wanindu HasarangaDissecting Wanindu Hasaranga's numbers as he completes 200 T20 matches
Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga produced a brilliant bowling display against New Zealand in the second T20I at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
10 Nov 2024
Lockie FergusonLockie Ferguson joins elite Kiwi club with T20I hat-trick
New Zealand's fast bowler Lockie Ferguson etched his name in cricket history by taking a sensational hat-trick against Sri Lanka in the second T20I at Dambulla.
10 Nov 2024
New Zealand Cricket TeamNew Zealand stun Sri Lanka in low-scoring 2nd T20I: Stats
New Zealand beat hosts Sri Lanka in a low-scoring 2nd T20I held at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.
10 Nov 2024
Wanindu HasarangaWanindu Hasaranga rattles New Zealand with 4/17 in 2nd T20I
Wanindu Hasaranga produced a bowling masterclass as he floored New Zealand with four wickets in the 2nd T20I being held at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.
09 Nov 2024
New Zealand Cricket TeamSri Lanka down New Zealand in first T20I: Key stats
Sri Lanka downed New Zealand in the first T20I held at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.
06 Nov 2024
Kusal PereraPerera, Shiraz return to SL's squad for NZ ODI series
Sri Lanka announced their squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand on November 6.
03 Nov 2024
ICC World Test ChampionshipWorld Test Championship: Decoding teams in the race for final
The race for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final is heating up with five teams still in contention and no team guaranteed a top two spot.
01 Nov 2024
Australian Cricket TeamAustralia to tour Sri Lanka for 2-match Test series: Details
Australia's cricket team will tour Sri Lanka in early 2025, for a two-match Test series and a one-off ODI.
30 Oct 2024
Lanka Premier LeagueSri Lanka to host inaugural men's T10 tournament in December
Sri Lanka is all set to host its first-ever men's T10 cricket competition from December 12 to 22, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board announced on October 30.
