Sri Lanka’s Dominating Innings Victory in the 2nd Test Power to Series Sweep Against New Zealand

Sri Lanka’s Dominating Innings Victory in the 2nd Test Power to Series Sweep Against New Zealand

Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand with an innings and 154 runs to seal the victory in the second Test at Galle. Even though New Zealand’s middle order struggled on the fourth day, their dismal first-innings performance proved to be too much for them to overcome, and they lost the innings. Nishan Peiris picked up 6…

Sri Lanka’s Historic Triumph over Australia in 1996 ICC Cricket World Cup Final

Sri Lanka’s Historic Triumph over Australia in 1996 ICC Cricket World Cup Final

Sri Lanka pulled of one of the greatest run-chases in any ODI World Cup final ever to clinch the 1996 ODI World Cup over Australia on March 17, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan. Australia, a two-time finalist and past champion, faced off against Sri Lanka, who were playing in their first World Cup final….

Sri Lanka’s Spinners Dominate New Zealand on a Rain-Interrupted Day 3 in Galle

Sri Lanka’s Spinners Dominate New Zealand on a Rain-Interrupted Day 3 in Galle

Sri Lanka’s spinners, Prabath Jayasuriya and Nishan Peiris, who was making his debut, stole the show on day 3 of the 2nd Test in Galle. Jayasuriya’s amazing 6-for-42 and Peiris’s 3-for-33 in his opening innings held New Zealand to their lowest-ever Test total against Sri Lanka, as they were bowled out for just 88 in…

Kamindu Mendis Equals Don Bradman’s World Record: Fastest to 1000 Test Runs in 75 Years

Kamindu Mendis Equals Don Bradman’s World Record: Fastest to 1000 Test Runs in 75 Years

In 75 years, Kamindu Mendis became the fastest batter to score 1000 Test runs, leaving his mark on cricket history. In just 13 innings, he equaled the legendary Don Bradman with his incredible undefeated 182 against New Zealand in Galle. With only Herbert Sutcliffe and Everton Weekes holding the record for the fastest 1000-run Test…

Kamindu Mendis’ Century Puts Sri Lanka in Command as New Zealand Struggles on Day 2

Kamindu Mendis’ Century Puts Sri Lanka in Command as New Zealand Struggles on Day 2

Thanks to centuries from Kamindu Mendis (who became the fastest player in 75 years to reach 1,000 Test runs, equaling Don Bradman’s record) and Kusal Mendis (who finished his innings at 602 for 5 declared), Sri Lanka overpowered New Zealand on day two of the second Test, reaching 602 for 5 declared. The second day…

Chandimal and Mathews Shine as Sri Lanka Dominate New Zealand on Day 1 of the 2nd Test

Chandimal and Mathews Shine as Sri Lanka Dominate New Zealand on Day 1 of the 2nd Test

Dinesh Chandimal’s brilliant performance of 116 runs was highlight of the day 1 of the 2nd test between Sri Lanka and new Zealand. Day 1 of the second Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand ended with a powerful batting showing of 306 for 3, led by a magnificent century from Dinesh Chandimal and strong…

Prabath Jayasuriya’s 9 Wickets Haul Propels Sri Lanka to Victory Over New Zealand

Prabath Jayasuriya’s 9 Wickets Haul Propels Sri Lanka to Victory Over New Zealand

Prabath Jayasuriya produced a match-winning effort, taking five wickets in the second innings to help his side defeat New Zealand by a significant margin of 63 runs on the last day of the first Test in Galle. With this victory, Sri Lanka moves up to third place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings…

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test: Ravindra’s Heroic Effort Keeps New Zealand’s Chase Alive, Sri Lanka on Verge of Victory

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test: Ravindra’s Heroic Effort Keeps New Zealand’s Chase Alive, Sri Lanka on Verge of Victory

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 4 Updates: Rachin Ravindra’s heroic half-century has kept New Zealand’s hopes alive in a suspenseful Day 4 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. The visitors are trailing by eight wickets and need 68 more runs to complete their total of 275. While Sri…

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test: Mathews and Dhananjaya Extend Lead Despite O’Rourke’s Heroics

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test: Mathews and Dhananjaya Extend Lead Despite O’Rourke’s Heroics

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 3 Updates: Sri Lanka extends their lead over New Zealand on Day 3 of the 1st Test, with vital contributions from Mathews and Dhananjaya. Day 3 of the first Test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand ended with Angelo Mathews and Dhananjaya de Silva’s team in…

Latham and Williamson Shine as New Zealand Dominates Sri Lanka in 1st Test

Latham and Williamson Shine as New Zealand Dominates Sri Lanka in 1st Test

Latham and Williamson forged a crucial 73-run partnership for the second wicket as New Zealand took control of the match on Day 2 of the 1st Test against Sri Lanka, finishing the day at 255 for 4, just 50 runs short of Sri Lanka’s first-innings total of 305. Tom Latham (score of 70) and Kane…

Pathum Nissanka, Fast Bowlers Lead Sri Lanka to Memorable Victory Over England in the 3rd Test

Pathum Nissanka, Fast Bowlers Lead Sri Lanka to Memorable Victory Over England in the 3rd Test

Sri Lanka ended on a high note, defeating England by eight wickets in four days thanks to a composed century from Pathum Nissanka and an outstanding display of fast bowling at The Oval in London, even though they were trailing 2-0 in the series. In front of a chilly 9,860 spectators, Sri Lanka easily defeated…

Sri Lanka Near 4th Innings Victory After Fernando and Kumara Dominate England in the 3rd Test

Sri Lanka Near 4th Innings Victory After Fernando and Kumara Dominate England in the 3rd Test

Sri Lanka vs England 3rd test, day day 3 updates: Sri Lanka’s bowlers, led by Vishwa Fernando and Lahiru Kumara, established a dominant lead for the visitors. With four innings remaining, Sri Lanka is at 94 for 1, requiring just 125 more runs to win consolingly against England. Sri Lanka took control of the third…