Carey, bowlers give Australia consolation ODI win over Sri Lanka
Wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey's unbeaten 45 and inspired bowling helped Australia to a four-wicket consolation win over Sri Lanka in the fifth one-day international (ODI) on Friday.
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Sri Lanka vs Australia, 5th ODI Report: Alex Carey, Bowlers Give Australia Consolation Win Over Sri Lanka
Wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey's unbeaten 45 and inspired bowling helped Australia to a four-wicket consolation win over Sri Lanka in the fifth one-day international on Friday.
England vs New Zealand: Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell Add Most Number Of Partnership Runs For Kiwis During A Test Series
The duo of all-rounder Daryl Mitchell and wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell has added the most number of partnership runs for New Zealand during a Test series, adding a total of 611 runs so far. The duo accomplished this record during the third Test against England at Headingley in Leeds. Mitchell-Blundell put on another solid show for their side. After NZ was struggling at 123/5, the duo put up a stand of 120 runs which ended with Blundell being dismissed for 55 by pacer Matty Potts.
"Thank You Australia": Sri Lankan Fans' Heartwarming Gesture For Tourists. See Pics
Sri Lankan cricket fans showed their gratitude towards the visiting Australian cricket team during the 5th and final ODI between the two teams. The fans, who have been thronging the stadiums during the limited overs series, came out with banners of "Thank You Australia". Sri Lanka is battling an economic crisis of gigantic proportions and the cricket series has managed to bring about some smiles on the faces of the people in this cricket crazy island nation.
India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 2nd T20I Preview: Harmanpreet Kaur And Co. Look Forward To Sealing Series
Clinching the three-match series will be in the mind of Team India when they take to the field in the second T20I against Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on Saturday. It will be important for Indian batters to find form during this crucial match. The opening duo of Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana will have to provide great and positive starts to the side. Sabbhineni Meghana will also have to replicate her heroics during the Women's T20 Challenge 2022 play aggressively. The contribution of the middle order consisting of batters like captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues and wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh will be extremely vital. They will have to carry on the momentum provided by openers or else stabilise the innings.
Sri Lanka vs Australia, 5th ODI Live Score Updates: Sri Lanka Look To Finish Series On A Bang
Sri Lanka vs Australia, 5th ODI Live Updates:Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat Australia square off in the 5th ODI in Colombo on Friday, with the hosts having already secured the series. After losing the opening match, Sri Lanka won the next three games on the trot to take an unassailable 3-1 lead coming into the final match. Sri Lanka will look to finish the series strong, while Australia will be playing for pride. Sri Lanka made three changes for the final ODI, with Dinesh Chandimal, Danushka Gunathilaka and debutant Pramod Madushan coming in for Niroshan Dickwella, Dhananjaya de Silva and Wanindu Hasaranga. For Australia, the injured Travis Head has been replaced by Josh Inglis. (LIVE SCORECARD)
UAE qualify for Asia Cup after heartbreak for Nepal in Kuala Lumpur
The UAE will play against the stars of India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Bangladesh later this year after qualifying for the Asia Cup.
Cricket-Australia retain Maxwell as Head cover for Sri Lanka tests
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will stay in Sri Lanka for the upcoming test series as injury cover for middle order batsman Travis Head, who has a minor hamstring strain.