LIVE | Sri Lanka v Australia, 1st Test - Day 1
Australia skipper Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bat in the opening match of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
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Sri Lanka vs Australia Live Score Updates 1st Test Day 1
SL vs AUS Live Score 1st Test Day 1: Australia have won the toss and opted to bat against Sri Lanka in the first Test of a two-match series in Galle. Josh Inglis is making his debut for Australia, who have recalled spinner Matthew Kuhnemann and Todd Murphy into the playing XI. Beau Webster, who impressed on his debut against India in Sydney earlier this month, also makes the cut with regular skipper Pat Cummins not part of the squad. (Live Scorecard)
Injured Pathum Nissanka Unlikely To Play First Test Against Australia
Injured Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka is unlikely to play the first Test against Australia in Galle, starting on Wednesday. Nissanka is undergoing rehabilitation in Colombo for the groin strain he sustained during the third T20I against New Zealand earlier this month. He has not joined the rest of the squad in Galle, team manager Mahinda Halangoda confirmed to ESPNcricinfo. Sri Lanka's team management is hopeful of his availability for the second Test starting on February 6.
Star All-Rounder Wanindu Hasaranga Returns For Sri Lanka For ODI Series vs New Zealand
Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has returned to Sri Lanka for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting on January 5 in Wellington. Sri Lanka will travel to New Zealand for three T20Is and as many ODIs before moving to Australia for the two-Test series in late January. Hasaranga returns to the ODI squad after missing the previous series against Afghanistan in November due to a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Dunith Wellalage, who was dropped from the T20I squad for this tour, retains his spot in the 50-over format.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 3rd ODI LIVE Score Updates: Sri Lanka Eye Historic 3-0 Whitewash
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 3rd ODI LIVE Score Updates: Sri Lanka are aiming for their first-ever ODI series whitewash victory against New Zealand, as they enter the third and final ODI of the series. Sri Lanka claimed the series victory in the second ODI itself, having taken an unassailable 2-0 lead. The island nation have been rejuvenated under the coaching of Sanath Jayasuriya, with positive results in all forms of cricket. Sri Lanka have followed up their 2-0 Test series victory over New Zealand with an ODI series victory, and will be aiming for another whitewash ahead of the T20I series in December. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Kusal Mendis Defies Injury As Sri Lanka Beat New Zealand To Clinch ODI Series
Kusal Mendis hit a gritty 74 not out as Sri Lanka posted a thrilling three-wicket win against New Zealand to clinch the three-match ODI series on Sunday. Sri Lanka were reeling at 93-5 but Mendis played the anchor role to perfection despite battling a groin injury to hand the hosts their fifth ODI series triumph this year. It was also Sri Lanka's first win in an ODI series over the Black Caps in 12 years. Mendis was ably supported by Maheesh Theekshana who hit an unbeaten 27 off 44 balls as Sri Lanka reached the target of 210 runs with six balls to spare.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd ODI, Live Score Updates
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd ODI, Live Updates: Sri Lanka are all set to face New Zealand in the second ODI of the three-match series on Sunday in Pallekele. The Mitchell Santner-led side will try to put it's best foot forward, in order to bounce back in the series. Earlier on Wednesday, Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando both slammed centuries to set up a convincing 45-run victory for Sri Lanka in the rain-interrupted first ODI in Dambulla. Sri Lanka posted a commanding 324-5 in 49.2 overs before rain stopped play. New Zealand, chasing a revised target of 221 off 27 overs, were restricted to 175-9 in the day-night game. (Live Scorecard)
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live Streaming, 1st ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st ODI Live Streaming: Sri Lanka will be squaring off against New Zealand in the first ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday in Dambulla. The two-match T20I series between the two teams ended in a 1-1 draw with the visitors winning the second match by five runs. Kiwi pacer Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out due to a leg injury and has been replaced by Adam Milne. New Zealand are being led by veteran spinner Mitchell Santner.