eLanka Newsletter – 31st July 2024 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter International Masters Cricket (IMC) Over 70 World Cup Cricket Tournament – July-August 2024 in Englands – Scores and Highlights Watch Asia Cup Women’s T20, 2024 – Final – Sunday 28th July 2024 – Sri Lanka Women beat India Women by 8 wickets Athapaththu eyes T20 World Cup after Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup success Watch Cricket Highlights – Sri Lanka vs India T20 Cricket India Tour Of Sri Lanka – July -August 2024 Dr. Kanchanamala’ the finalist from the Asian Continent at ICMA 2024 awards – By Sunil Thenabadu A Meeting of Cultures: The Unique Vernacular Chapel at Trinity College, Kandy-by Ranil Bibile Ceylon Cricket Team 1958 – Yes it was truly a Ceylonese Team! – By Charles Schokman An Inspirational Message for the Month ...
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Pallekele International Cricket Stadium-by Kalani-eLanka Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, also known as the Muttiah Muralitharan International Cricket Stadium, is one of the premier cricket venues in Sri Lanka. Located in the town of Pallekele, approximately 10 kilometers east of Kandy, this stadium has become a significant landmark in the world of cricket since its establishment. The construction of Pallekele International Cricket Stadium was initiated to provide Sri Lanka with a modern facility capable of hosting international cricket matches. The stadium was officially opened in 2009 and was built in preparation for the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, which Sri Lanka co-hosted along with India and Bangladesh. Stadium Features and Facilities Seating Capacity: The stadium can accommodate approximately 35,000 spectators, providing a vibrant and enthusiastic atmosphere during matches. Pitch and Ground Conditions: The pitch at Pallekele is known for its balanced nature, offering assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. The outfield ...
Indian women crush SL women by 10 wickets-by Dhammika Ratnaweera Source:Dailynews A career-best figures of 4 for 28 from right arm medium pace bowler Renuka Singh and two openers Smriti Mandhana (94) and Shafali Verma (71) helped Indian women’s team to recorded an easy ten wicket victory over Sri Lanka women’s team to seal the series win 2-0 with one match to spare in their ODI series played at Pallekele International cricket Stadium yesterday. This was a one sided affair when Indians decided to field first and chased the Sri Lanka’s total of 173 without much effort. The experienced left hander Mandhana played a anchor role scoring unbeaten 94 in 83 balls with 11 fours and a six well supported by 18 year old right hander Shafali Verma who scored an unbeaten 71 in equal number of balls with 4 fours and a six guided to get their victory in ...
Shanaka blinder denies Australia a clean sweep Source:Dailymirror Sri Lanka pulled off one of the great T20I run chases, to beat Australia by 4 wickets today, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy. Dasun Shanaka led from the front with a scintillating half-century. Chasing 177 for a consolation win after being outplayed in the first two matches, Sri Lanka were in the doldrums at 108-6 in the 16th over of their innings in Kandy. Shanaka then exploded with the bat to put the pressure back on Australia with Sri Lanka needing 19 runs off the last over from Kane Richardson, who buckled under the pressure. Richardson began the over with two wides and Shanaka hit him for back-to-back boundaries and followed it with a six to level the scores. ...
Ticket sales for Sri Lanka – Aussie series from today-by Dhammika Ratnaweera Source:Dailynews Sri Lankan cricket series between Australia and Australia ‘A will commence on June 7. The Tickets for the upcoming matches between Sri Lanka and Australia can be purchased today from 9:30 a.m. at Sri Lanka Cricket headquarters at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (from June 8) and at Galle International Cricket Stadium (from June 26). Tickets can also be purchased online at www.srilankacricket.lk. Meanwhile, SLC already decided to open gates (free of charge) for the Sri Lanka A and Australia A Matches. The two ODIs of the A team will be held on June 8 and 10 at the SSC grounds followed by two four-day games (June 14 to 17 first four-day and June 21 to 24 second four-day game) at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota. ...
Sri Lanka hammer Zimbabwe in 3rd ODI, seal series Source:dailymirror.lk Sri Lanka blew away Zimbabwe, bowling the visitors out for 70 after posting 254 on the board to bounce back and wrap up the ODI series 2-1 today at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy. Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka half centuries set the platform for Jeffrey Vandersay to demolish Zimbabwe with the ball. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat, their openers hitting the ground running, Pathum Nissanka (55) and Kusal Mendis (36) adding some important runs. Charith Asalanka (52) joined later in the innings to add another much needed half century. Richard Ngarava (2/46) did what he could with the ball, slowing things down before Chamika Karunaratne (30) chipped in some more runs. Sri Lanka went in at 254/9. There was no response from Zimbabwe as they were skittled by Sri Lanka, Jeffrey Vandersay (4/10) with ...
Sri Lanka to host Zimbabwe for three ODIs in January 2022 Source:Espncricinfo Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka are set to begin 2022 with three ODIs as part of the ICC Super League, with Sri Lanka hosting the series. The three games will be day-night fixtures scheduled for January 16, 18 and 21, and will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. Zimbabwe are currently placed bottom of the Super League table with two wins from their nine games, while Sri Lanka are sixth in the 13-team league, with four wins from 15 games. The Super League is a qualification path to the 2023 ODI World Cup, with the top eight teams qualifying directly, while the remaining five will be pooled with five Associate teams in a qualifying tournament. Two teams will go through to the World Cup from that tournament. By virtue of hosting the 2023 World Cup, India have ...
