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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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SRI LANKA SHOULD FIRE ALL CYLINDERS AGAINST PAKISTAN – By Sunil Thenabadu Source : info-rain Charith Asalanka who made an attacking fifty against South Africa hope to repeat his performance today After many positives from the first game Sri Lanka is ready to play against Pakistan in their second world cup game today (10) at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad,commencing at 2pm. This game is going to be a close tussle as Pakistan led by Babar Azam ready to face challenge against Sri Lanka after defeating Sri Lanka at the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka. Pakistan team packed with good bowlers and they are always a challenge for Sri Lanka batters and Sri Lanka batters have to play at their best against this bowling attack to put up a good fight. Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali the three pacemen are in good form and their task is to get early ...

Oct 10, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged , , , , , , , ,
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Shanaka happy with bowlers for today’s final – By Dhammika Ratnaweera Source : sundayobserver Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka said that his team has got the bowlers to deliver in today’s Asia Cup cricket final against Pakistan in Dubai. “Our bowling combination starting with left arm fast bowling, the off-spinner, leg spinner and variations can challenge any kind of batting line-up and that is a good advantage for us. Our spinners and pacemen have proved their ability”, said Shanaka. He said beating Pakistan in the last Super Four match on Friday gave the team good momentum to go forward in the final. Shanaka also said that picking up wickets with the new ball will be crucial in the final. Sri Lanka began their Asia Cup 2022 campaign losing to Afghanistan but they haven’t looked back since completing a stunning win over Bangladesh in a must-win group-stage match. Sri Lanka were not ...

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