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Watch Highlights of 1st Test, Australia vs Sri Lanka – Galle, January 29 – February 02, 2025 Australia won by an innings and 242 runs Day 1 Highlights Day 2 Highlights Day 3 Highlights Day 4 Highlights Score Card: Australia: 654/6d Sri Lanka: 165 & 247 Result: Australia won by an innings and 242 runs   Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox!   ...

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Watch Highlights – Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 2nd Test at Galle, September 2024 – Sri Lanka won by an innings and 154 runs Sri Lanka: 602/5d ( Dinesh Chandimal: 116, Angelo Mathews: 88, Kamindu Mendis: 182 n.o, Kusal Mendis: 106 n.o) New Zealand: 88 ( Prabath Jayasuriya: 6/42, Nishan Peiris: 3/33) & 360 ( Nishan Peiris: 6/170, Prabath Jayasuriya: 3/129) Result: Sri Lanka won by an innings and 154 runs Day 4 Day 3 Day 2   Day 1   Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox!   ...

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Sri Lanka eclipsed in pulsating thriller. New Zealand complete clean sweep – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Beaten but unbowed, Sri Lanka engaged New Zealand in an epic decider which ended in a heart stopping Kiwi win with a ball to spare. The Islanders left New Zealand shores with a semblance of their reputation restored. After a torrid tour in the Tests and one-dayers, the Lankans redeemed some pride going down 2-1 but after a much better effort where the home team had to work hard for their success. New Zealand had a clean sweep in all formats indicating their steady rise in the world rankings and the revelation there is no lack of talent in both batting and bowling as some regulars were missing making big money in the IPL. A final analysis will suggest the Lankans were comprehensively outclassed by a stronger opponent. The Queenstown ...

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Sri lanka cricket Captain Dasun Shanaka – By Nivran Weerakoon Source : Nivran Weerakoon linkedin   captured in the image below is one of the most understated persons who played a pivotal role in scripting a triumph that could potentially restore the old glory of Sri Lanka Cricket. Dasun was never earmarked as a future captain. When he became the captain last year, he was not even a permanent fixture of the team. What amazes me is how cool headed Dasun is and how he fearlessly took on the leadership role in the midst of a number of challenges including a number of match losses prior to the Asia Cup, with the exception of the Australian tour of Sri Lanka where Sri Lanka won. Amazing lessons of key leadership traits for any emerging leader to emulate can be observed from Dasun’s approach on how he gradually built a young team, picking ...

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Asia Cup Victory: Morale Booster for Sri Lanka – By N.S. Venkataraman Source : srilankaguardian   The victory of Sri Lankan cricket team in the Asian Cup tournament is very significant for Sri Lanka for more than one reason.  There is no “superstar” in the present Sri Lankan cricket team, unlike the so-called superstars in Indian and Pakistan cricket teams.  Nobody expected that Sri Lankan cricket team would beat India and Pakistan so convincingly and decisively. While Sri Lankan cricket team do not have some world-ranking players now unlike the earlier days, the remarkable success of the Sri Lankan cricket team is due to the team effort and high level of confidence in their own capability. In the final match, even as   Sri Lanka lost five wickets for less than 60 runs, the remaining players did not lose heart and fought with determination while facing the experienced front line bowlers of ...

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Dilshan century powers Sri Lanka Legends to a 38-run win vs Australia Legends Source : dailymirror Sri Lanka Legends breezed past Australia in the opening match of their campaign in the Road Safety Series on Sunday, 11 September. Sri Lanka rode on a tremendous first innings batting show to post a mammoth 218 runs on board, which ended up being more than enough to beat Australia, who were led by former all rounder Shane Watson. For Sri Lanka, their openers took over the scene swiftly, hitting 6 sixes and a massive 24 boundaries between themselves. While Dilshan went on to make 107 off 56 balls at a massive strike rate of 191.07, his batting partner Dilshan Munaweera scored 95* off 63 balls, falling eerily short of a century. Legendary Australian bowlers were taken apart on the day. The likes of Brett Lee and Shane Watson were put to the sword, leaking ...

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