De Silva and Mathews rescue Sri Lanka after Afridi blows
Dhananjaya de Silva and Angelo Mathews helped Sri Lanka to overcome a top-order collapse and reach 242-6 on day one of the opening test against Pakistan in Galle on Sunday (Jul 16).
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Dhananjaya De Silva Leads Sri Lanka's Fight Against Pakistan In First Test
Dhananjaya de Silva hit an unbeaten 94 as Sri Lanka recovered from an early collapse to reach 242-6 at stumps on a rain-hit day one of the first Test against Pakistan on Sunday. The fifth-wicket pair of de Silva and Angelo Mathews (64) put on 131 after Sri Lanka had slipped to 54-4 in the opening session, with Shaheen Shah Afridi taking three wickets on his Test return. De Silva stood firm in an extended final session in Galle despite losing his partner Sadeera Samarawickrama, who made 36, after a 57-run stand.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test LIVE: Dasun Shanaka Wins Toss, Hosts To Bat First
Exactly after a gap of 12 months, Pakistan return to the Galle International Stadium to take on Sri Lanka in the first Test of the 2-match series. Babar Azam's men produced a spectacular victory last year at the same venue. The message from the team management would be to repeat the same this time around. In what would be the start of a fresh World Test Championship cycle for both Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the hosts would be eager to make their solid record at the Galle count. Sri Lanka have won 6 of the last 8 Tests they played at this venue. (LIVE Scorecard)
Babar Azam, David Miller To Play In Lanka Premier League
Star international cricketers such as Babar Azam, Shakib Al Hasan, David Miller are ready to roar in Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 as the league is scheduled to be played in Sri Lanka from July 30 to August 21. The upcoming season will witness the presence of popular international stars such as Babar Azam, Shakib Al Hasan, David Miller as well as popular Sri Lankan stars Thisara Perera and Wanidu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews and skipper Dasun Shanaka among others as the matches will be held across two venues--Colombo and Kandy, for the fourth season.
SL vs AFG 1st ODI Live Score: Mendis, Nissanka Look To Give Solid Foundation
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 1st ODI Live Score:Afghanistan captain Rahmanullah Gurbaz won the toss and opted to bowl first. Afghanistan and Sri Lanka take another step forward towards ODI World Cup preparations as they square off in a 50-over assignment in the island nation. With their full-strength sides, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka face off in the first ODI at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota. Ahead of the toss, Sri Lanka handed debut cap to bowler Dushan Hemantha, who will be making his ODI debut for the Lankans. (LIVE Scorecard)
Sri Lanka whitewash Ireland with second innings victory
Sri Lanka off-spinner Ramesh Mendis claimed five second innings wickets as his team thumped Ireland by an innings and 10 runs in the second test for a 2-0 series sweep in Galle on Friday.
Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis Hit Double Tons As Sri Lanka Pummel Ireland
Nishan Madushka and Kusal Mendis both made double centuries against Ireland Thursday as Sri Lanka's top four batters all hit hundreds for only the third time in Test history. The hosts declared their first innings on 704 for three after tea on the fourth day of the second Test in Galle, 212 runs ahead. Ireland were 54 for two at stumps, needing a further 158 on the final day to avoid a second straight innings defeat. Ireland could still achieve an historic first draw if they can hang on after losing all five of their games since obtaining Test status in 2017.
Ireland continue battle to claim draw in Sri Lanka
Ireland's bowlers struggled to take wickets in sapping conditions on day four in Galle as Sri Lanka mounted 704-3 declared, led by Kusal Mendis’ 245, before the hosts claimed two early wickets to help set up an intriguing fifth day as Ireland fight to save a draw.