Sri Lanka Cricket Team: News

18 Jul 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

1st Test: Shakeel's double-ton powers Pakistan; Mendis takes fifer

Pakistan gained a 149-run lead against Sri Lanka on Day 3 of the 1st Test at the Galle International Stadium.

18 Jul 2023

Imam-ul-Haq

Breaking down Imam-ul-Haq's Test stats away from home: Key stats

Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq was dismissed cheaply in the first innings of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

18 Jul 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

SL vs PAK, 1st Test: Ramesh Mendis takes fifth fifer

Sri Lanka spinner Ramesh Mendis has picked his fifth five-wicket haul in Test cricket.

18 Jul 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's Saud Shakeel slams a historic Test double-century: Key stats

Hours after reaching three figures, Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel has notched up his maiden Test double-century during the 1st Test against Sri Lanka.

19 Jul 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

Agha Salman slams his fourth Test half-century: Key stats

Pakistan all-rounder Agha Salman has slammed his fourth half-century in Test cricket.

18 Jul 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's Saud Shakeel slams his second Test ton: Key stats

Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel has slammed his second century in Test cricket.

17 Jul 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

1st Test, Day 2: Shakeel, Salman lead fightback against SL 

The 1st Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Galle remain evenly poised after Day 2 saw plenty of action.

17 Jul 2023

Sarfaraz Khan

Sarfaraz Ahmed becomes first Pakistan keeper to 3,000 Test runs

Sarfaraz Ahmed has become the first Pakistan wicketkeeper to complete 3,000 runs in Test cricket.

17 Jul 2023

Shaheen Afridi

1st Test: Shaheen, Naseem, Abrar star as SL manage 312

Pakistan have bowled out Sri Lanka for 312 in the first innings of the ongoing 1st Test at the Galle International Stadium.

17 Jul 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

Dhananjaya de Silva slams his 10th Test century: Key stats

Sri Lanka batter Dhananjaya de Silva has slammed his 10th century in Test cricket.

16 Jul 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

1st Test, Day 1: Dhananjaya, Mathews rescue SL; Shaheen impresses 

Sri Lanka recovered from turbulence on Day 1 of the 1st Test against Pakistan at the Galle International Stadium.

16 Jul 2023

Angelo Mathews

Mathews slams 39th Test fifty, completes 1,500 runs against Pakistan

Middle-order batter Angelo Mathews once again rescued Sri Lanka with the bat, putting in all his experience.

16 Jul 2023

Shaheen Afridi

SL vs PAK, Shaheen Afridi completes 100 Test wickets: Stats

Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi has accomplished yet another milestone as he has raced to 100 wickets in Tests.

15 Jul 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

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.

14 Jul 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

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.

11 Jul 2023

Wanindu Hasaranga

ICC Player of the Month (June): Hasaranga, Gardner win honors

Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner won the ICC Player of the Month awards for June 2023.

10 Jul 2023

Wanindu Hasaranga

Decoding the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in numbers

The ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 evoked many emotions among the participating teams. While Sri Lanka and Netherlands have booked their places in the main event, there were plenty of other noticeable performers in the tournament.

Sri Lanka clinch CWC Qualifiers: Key takeaways from the tournament

Sri Lanka won the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers by beating the Netherlands in the finals.

09 Jul 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

CWC Qualifiers: Maheesh Theekshana claims his third consecutive ODI four-fer

Maheesh Theekshana was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka as they won the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers by beating Netherlands.

09 Jul 2023

Wanindu Hasaranga

Sri Lanka sink Netherlands, win the 2023 CWC Qualifiers: Stats

Sri Lanka thrashed toothless Netherlands to win the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers at the Harare Sports Club ground.

09 Jul 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

CWC Qualifiers final: Sahan Arachchige hammers his maiden ODI fifty

Young Sri Lankan all-rounder Sahan Arachchige smoked his maiden ODI fifty in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers final against the Netherlands.

08 Jul 2023

Dimuth Karunaratne

CWC Qualifiers final, Sri Lanka vs Netherlands: Preview and stats

Undefeated Sri Lanka will hope to keep their record intact when they will take on the fiery Netherlands in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 on July 9.

07 Jul 2023

Dimuth Karunaratne

CWC Qualifiers, Dimuth Karunaratne clocks his 11th ODI fifty: Stats

Veteran batter Dimuth Karunaratne starred for Sri Lanka against West Indies in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 in Harare.

CWC Qualifiers: Pathum Nissanka slams his second consecutive ODI hundred

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka played a great hand against West Indies in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 in Harare.

CWC Qualifiers, Sri Lanka humble West Indies: Key stats

A dominant Sri Lanka outclassed West Indies in the last Super Six clash of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 in Harare.

CWC Qualifiers semis: Keacy Carty slams valiant 87 against SL

West Indies batter Keacy Carty scored a remarkable half-century against Sri Lanka in the ninth and final Super Sixes match of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023.

07 Jul 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

CWC Qualifiers: Maheesh Theekshana claims his second successive four-fer

Sri Lanka's mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana claimed a brilliant four-wicket haul as West Indies were bundled out for 243 in the ninth and final Super Sixes match of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023.

07 Jul 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Netherlands qualify for 2023 WC: Decoding their journey in Qualifiers

The Netherlands have qualified for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in India.

06 Jul 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Netherlands beat Scotland, qualify for 2023 ODI World Cup: Stats

Netherlands have qualified for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup after beating Scotland by four wickets in the Super Sixes of the Qualifiers on Thursday in Bulawayo.

03 Jul 2023

Cricket News

SL qualify for 2023 WC: Decoding their journey in Qualifiers

Team Sri Lanka has confirmed their spot in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, which will be played in India in October-November.

02 Jul 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

CWC Qualifiers: Pathum Nissanka hammers a match-winning 101* versus Zimbabwe

Pathum Nissanka hammered a solid 101* as Sri Lanka humbled Zimbabwe in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers on Sunday.

02 Jul 2023

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Sri Lanka qualify for the 2023 ICC World Cup: Stats

Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe to maintain their unbeaten run in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers.

02 Jul 2023

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

CWC Qualifiers: Sean Williams hammers crucial half-century against SL

Extending his purple patch, Zimbabwe batter Sean Williams scored a vital half-century against Sri Lanka in the Super Sixes Match 4 of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023.

02 Jul 2023

Cricket News

CWC Qualifiers: Maheesh Theekshana claims his best ODI figures 

Sri Lanka's mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana bowled a stupendous spell against hosts Zimbabwe in the Super Sixes Match 4 of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023.

02 Jul 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

CWC Qualifiers: Sahan Arachchige replaces Lahiru Kumara in SL squad 

Team Sri Lanka has suffered yet another blow as pacer Lahiru Kumara has been ruled out of the ongoing 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers with a side strain.

01 Jul 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

CWC Qualifiers Super-Sixes: Zimbabwe, SL aim to extend winning run 

Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka would look to keep their winning run intact as they cross swords in the Super Sixes Match 4 of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023.

30 Jun 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

CWC Qualifiers: Maheesh Theekshana claims match-winning 3/31 against Netherlands

Maheesh Theekshana starred for Sri Lanka against Netherlands in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 in Bulawayo.

30 Jun 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

CWC Qualifiers: Edwards smashes his fourth fifty of the tournament

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards played a valiant knock against Sri Lanka in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 in Bulawayo.

30 Jun 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

CWC Qualifiers: Barresi clocks his first ODI fifty since comeback

Netherlands veteran batter Wesley Barresi slammed his first fifty of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 against Sri Lanka at the Queen Sports Club ground in Bulawayo.