Sri Lanka finish off Ireland swiftly for record Test win
Ireland came unstuck against spinners Prabath Jayasuriya and Ramesh Mendis as Sri Lanka recorded their biggest Test win with an innings-and-280-run triumph inside three days.
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Inconsistent Lucknow Super Giants Face Rajasthan Royals Test in IPL 2023
Blowing hot and cold, Lucknow Super Giants will look to tick all the boxes and return to winning ways when they clash with table-toppers Rajasthan Royals in an IPL match here on Wednesday. With three wins and two losses so far, LSG is a team overflowing with talent but they have missed a trick or two at times to find themselves on the losing side twice. In the last match against the Punjab Kings, Lucknow couldn't get enough runs in the middle overs, leaving them 10-15 runs short in the end. While KL Rahul returning to form with a sizzling 56-ball 74 is a big positive, LSG will rue the scoring opportunities they squandered in the middle overs.
Sri Lanka vs Ireland 1st Test Day 3 Live Cricket Score: SL In Driver's Seat Against IRE In Galle
Sri Lanka vs Ireland 1st Test Day 3 Live Cricket Score:Sri Lanka look to cement their position on Day 3 of the first Test encounter against Ireland on Tuesday. Earlier. Sadeera Samarawickrama and Dinesh Chandimal hit unbeaten centuries before Prabath Jayasuriya claimed a five-for as Sri Lanka put visitors Ireland to the sword on the second day of the first Test in Galle on Monday. Sri Lanka declared their first innings on a mammoth 591-6 before reducing Ireland to 117-7, still needing another 274 to avoid the follow-on. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr face Riyadh derby litmus test against Al Hilal
The build-up to Al Nassr’s marquee match of the season has hardly been ideal.
Sri Lanka vs Ireland Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Islanders Look To Build On
Sri Lanka sit in a comfortable position, after putting a solid total of 386 runs on the board on Day 1 of the first Test against Ireland at Galle. Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis scored a century each on the opening day. As the second day resumes, Dinesh Chandimal and Prabath Jayasuriya would look to restart from where the Lankans left off on the first day. Ireland would hope to strike early on Day 2 if they stand any chance of limiting the damage that the Lankans have already done. (LIVE Scorecard)
Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis Make Ireland Toil In Sri Lanka Test
Centurions Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis made Ireland's wayward bowlers toil on Sunday to put Sri Lanka in a commanding position on day one of the first Test in Galle. At stumps in hot and humid conditions in the sides' first Test series, the hosts were 386 for four with Dinesh Chandimal unbeaten on 18 and night-watchman Prabath Jayasuriya 12 not out. After winning the toss and opting to bat, captain Karunaratne completed his 15th Test hundred before making 179 while Mendis scored 140, his eighth ton in the five-day format.
Sri Lanka vs Ireland, 1st Test, Day 1 Live Score Updates
SL vs IRE, 1st Test, Day 1 Live Updates: Sri Lanka are in command against Ireland on Day 1 of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat. The Irish brought in the experienced George Dockrell into the side after he missed a one-off Test against Bangladesh earlier this month. Wicketkeeper Sadeera Samarawickrama was making a comeback to the Sri Lankan side after an absence of nearly six years. (Live Scorecard)
The Lazy Sunday Quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 10 questions - April 16
You've made it to another Sunday morning lie-in. Just be glad you're not out there running a marathon.