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Kusal Perera fireworks gives Sri Lanka an auspicious start to 2025.  New Zealand take T20 series 2-1 but face resurgent Lankans in one-dayers.  – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor)   Kusal Perera breathed new life to a dismal Sri Lanka and put an end to the disappointment of 2024, by gaining solace to a lost series with an explosive century that started the New year with a win. New Zealand refused to be overawed by the task set them and made a gallant effort to chase it down. Chasing a mammoth 218, it looked within reach for most of it,  but clever bowling by death bowlers Nuwan Thushara and Binura Fernando ensured Sri Lanka get over the line. While Rachin Ravindra 69 from 39 and Mitchell 35 off 15 balls were at the wicket, the game swung swiftly in New Zealand’s favour. Ravindra in full flight, fell ...

Jan 2, 2025 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , , ,
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Sri Lanka’s Loss to Kiwis in Recent T20 Match-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis I have yet to watch the recorded tape and present a few thoughts here after reading the accusatory mail in Facebook from some keen enthusiasts. The scorecard indicates THAT (A) the potential matchwinner, Matheesha Pathirana, was profligate with wides and runs –so that the NZ target became a stiff one; (B) rendered reachable in large part via the hands of Pathum Nissanka; till (C) the relative unknown Jacob Duffy undermined Lanka’s progress with three wickets in succesion: Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera and Kamindu Mendis — a feat that secured him the Man of the Match award. Duffy These key factors should not, however, obscure (D) the failures of Rajapaksa, Asalanka and Hasaranga at the batting crease and (E) the fact that we have a long tail. Kiwis celebrate a wicket Click here to receive your free copy of ...

Dec 30, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged , , ,
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SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS (AUGUST  2024) Compiled by Victor Melder Two further Sri Lanka fast bowlers have been ruled out of the ODIs against India, with Matheesha Pathirana picking up a shoulder complaint, and Dilshan Madushanka injuring a hamstring. Sri Lanka are also without Dushmantha Chameera, who is out with illness, and Nuwan Thushara, who fractured his thumb. Both these players had missed the T20Is as well. For now Sri Lanka have brought uncapped right-arm seamer Mohamad Shiraz into the squad, team manager Mahinda Halangoda confirmed to ESPNcricinfo. Later in the afternoon, a statement from Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed a second uncapped right-arm seamer was added to the squad: Eshan Malinga.  Three players were also put on standby: batter Kusal Perera, seamer Pramod Madushan and spinner Jeffrey Vandersay. “Matheesha has jarred his shoulder, and because it is the same issue that he had during the World Cup last year, they ...

Sep 6, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Victor Melder Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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SRI LANKA BEATEN BY BANGLADESH BY THREE WICKETS – By Sunil Thenabadu Source : info-rain Bangladesh trump Sri Lanka amid high drama in Delhi The win has put Bangladesh at No. 7 on the points table, giving them an edge in the four-way contest to fill the last two spots at the 2025 Champions Trophy Harmison on timed-out dismissal: ‘Mathews a little hard done by’ Bangladesh282 for 7 (Shanto 90, Shakib 82, Madushanka 3-69, Mathews 2-35) beat Sri Lanka 279 (Asalanka 108, Nissanka 41, Tanzim 3-80, Shoriful 2-51, Shakib 2-57) by three wickets Yet another chapter was written into the story of subcontinental cricket’s most engrossing rivalry, in which Bangladesh came away deserved winners against Sri Lanka, winning by three wickets and, crucially, 53 deliveries in Delhi. The margin of victory means Bangladesh have leapfrogged Sri Lanka on the points table on net run rate, while Bangladesh, Netherlands and Sri Lanka ...

Nov 7, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged , , ,
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Sri Lanka flatter then flop as Australia stifle a likely challenge – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Sri Lanka threatened to end Australia’s campaign with an opening stand of 125. Then in familiar fashion collapsed dramatically to get run over, ending any hope of making it through to the second round.  From a position of strength set up by Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera, the Lankans fell in a heap to be bowled out for a well under par 209. Adam Zampa showed Sri Lanka’s inability to handle spin grabbing four wickets. He was well supported by Mitchell Stark and Pat Cummins who completed the Sri Lanka rout as wickets tumbled at a regular stream.  Australia chased  down the required target after an early scare losing 2 for 24 as Dilshan Madushanka and Dunith Wellelage showed some fight with the ball. Mitchell Marsh, 52 off 57, Josh ...

Oct 17, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , , , , ,
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Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrema fireworks count for nothing as the tail let’s Pakistan cruise past. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.  (eLanka Sports editor) Sri Lanka’s batting continues to flourish on the back of brilliant Kusal Mendis but they were unable to shake off a tenacious Pakistan who overhauled a competitive target to post a six wicket win.  Sri Lanka should have capitalised on a great start set up by Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrema but the lower order buckled once more reaching 344 for 9 wickets in their 50 overs. Pathum Nissanka was back in form while Kusal Perera failed again before Mendis and Samarawickrema took charge racing to centuries suggesting a winnable 400 run target. But the familiar sight of a limp tail resurfaced to see them fall well short of all expectations.  Pakistan were a dominant force allround, underlining why they were ranked number on in ...

Oct 11, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , , , ,
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ICC World Cup squads announced Source:Dailynews The ten countries have finalised their squads for the ICC Cricket World Cup on Thursday (28). The matches will commence from October 5. India team led by Rohit Sharma will be looking to become the fourth consecutive host nation to win the tournament, a run which began when they lifted the trophy themselves in 2011. Defending champions England, welcome back Ben Stokes, who has come out of ODI retirement as his side look to retain the trophy, while Kane Williamson will be hoping to win his fitness battle having been named to lead 2019 runners-up New Zealand. Last edition’s runner-ups, New Zealand will meet England in the opening game at Ahmedabad on October 5 and the final will be played at the same venue on November 19. Each team will play nine group stage matches before the semi-finals and all teams are expected to ...

Oct 1, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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13 SL cricketers picked for ILT20 league – by Sunil Thenabadu Source : info-rain Eight more Sri Lankan cricketers have been signed for the UAE’s International League T20 (ILT20), ahead of the second edition which is set to begin on 13th January 2024. Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka, Nuwan Thushara, and Sadheera Samarawickrama have been signed by Dubai Capitals. Kusal Perera and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth have been signed by MI Emirates. Sri Lankan cricketers Dilshan Madushanka, Kusal Mendis, and Maheesh Theekshana have been signed by Sharjah Warriors. Earlier, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dinesh Chandimal and Matheesha Pathirana had been retained by Desert Vipers. Charith Asalanka was retained by Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, while Dushmantha Chameera was pre-signed by Dubai Capitals. All together, 13 Sri Lankan cricketers are set to feature in the UAE’s ILT20 which will kick off in January next year. (NewsWire) ...

Aug 22, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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An inspirational campaign with piles of positives by our young T 20 team – By Sunil Thenabadu (Sports editor – eLanka) The national cricket team journeyed back home on Friday night having been away for approximately a calendar month and their showing during the seventh edition of the ICC T-20 World Cup held successfully in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Dubai organised to precision which even the pessimistic fans commended and endorsed the performance by beating the formidable West Indians the reigning champions in the sixth edition with so many famous names. Sri Lanka former champions in year 2014 and twice runners up of course had little impetus behind them when they left the island having been whitewashed by touring South Africa 3-0 at our own backyard. home. It is pertinent to quote that more than half the members in the tour party had played less than a handful of T-20 Internationals and there ...

Nov 8, 2021 Posted by In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Buttler’s Swashbuckling unbeaten ton makes it four out of four for England after early hiccups – by Sunil Thenabadu (Sports editor – eLanka) Spot in semi-finals all but stiffened up; even a near miracle could not make a semi-final berth for Sri Lanka:  Chief Scores  England 163 for 4 (Buttler 101*, Morgan 40, Hasaranga 3-21) beat Sri Lanka 137 (Hasaranga 34,,Rajapaksa 26,Shanaka 26,Asalanka 21- Moeen 2-15, Rashid 2-19) by 26 runs with an over remaining. On an uncompromising Sharjah surface -slow ,low ,uneven bounce Sri Lankan skipper Dasun Shanaka had no hesitation in inviting England to bat.In the second over itself Hasaranga was introduced, when an off-spin ball knocked off Jason Roy off stump who was stunned for 9 runs. Shanaka intelligently shuffled his bowlers. Malan the number one ranked T 20 batsmen was beaten neck and crop by Chameera for six runs while in the very next over Hasaranga accounted for Bairstow for a golden ...

Nov 2, 2021 Posted by In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged , , , , , ,
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