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  Nissanka shatters Virat Kohli's Asia Cup record with a scintillating maiden T20I ton against India

  Cricket | September 27, 2025 10:02 IST

  Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka slammed his maiden T20I century on Friday against India as the Islanders gave the Men in Blue a genuine scare, taking the dead rubber of the ongoing Asia Cup to the Super Over. However, the unbeaten Indian team prevailed in the one-over eliminator.

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  Kusal Mendis breaks Rizwan's Asia Cup record after taking Sri Lanka home against Afghanistan

  Cricket | September 19, 2025 13:06 IST

  Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis slammed an unbeaten 74 off just 52 balls to take his side to an impressive victory, chasing down 170 against Afghanistan in their final Group B clash in the ongoing Asia Cup. Sri Lanka topped the table in their group.

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  Pathum Nissanka breaks Sri Lanka record in T20Is after consecutive fifties in Asia Cup 2025

  Cricket | September 16, 2025 8:37 IST

  Sri Lanka inched one step closer to a spot in the Super Fours in the Asia Cup after beating Hong Kong on Monday, albeit not without a scare when they lost four wickets in a span of 13 deliveries. Opener Pathum Nissanka continued his good form with his second consecutive fifty of the tournament.

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  Hasaranga doubtful for Asia Cup after being left out of Sri Lanka's T20 squad for Zimbabwe series

  Cricket | August 28, 2025 15:48 IST

  Sri Lanka announced a 17-man squad for the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, set to kick off on September 3, a few days after the two ODIs. Charith Asalanka will lead the side, while star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga will miss the whole tour due to injury.

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  Sri Lanka name ODI squad for Zimbabwe series, injured Wanindu Hasaranga misses out

  Cricket | August 28, 2025 14:43 IST

  Charith Asalanka will lead the 16-man squad for Sri Lanka in the two-match ODI series against Zimbabwe in Harare, starting August 29. Sri Lanka are scheduled to tour Zimbabwe for two ODIs and three T20Is, in the run-up to the Asia Cup.

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  Angelo Mathews chases Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar's records in elite lists in his farewell Test

  Cricket | June 17, 2025 15:06 IST

  Angelo Mathews is playing his final Test match for Sri Lanka against Bangladesh in Galle, which began on Tuesday, June 17, with the visitors opting to bat first. Mathews has an opportunity to break a few records as he plays his last in the whites.

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  Rohit Sharma wishes Angelo Mathews his best ahead of Sri Lankan all-rounder's final Test match

  Cricket | June 17, 2025 11:03 IST

  Angelo Mathews will be playing his final Test match against Bangladesh at Galle after having announced his retirement from the format last month. The two-match series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will mark the commencement of the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

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  Chandimal pens heartfelt note for 'rarest cricketer' Angelo Mathews ahead of his farewell Test

  Cricket | June 16, 2025 19:43 IST

  Angelo Mathews had announced on May 23 that the first Test of the two-match series against Bangladesh in Galle will be his final in the whites for Sri Lanka. As Mathews prepares to play his 119th and the final Test of his career, his teammate Dinesh Chandimal penned an emotional message for him.

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  Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Live: When and where to watch SL vs BAN Test series live on TV and streaming

  Cricket | June 16, 2025 17:39 IST

  The World Test Championship (WTC) restarts on Tuesday, June 17 with Sri Lanka hosting Bangladesh for a couple of games. Sri Lanka have been there and thereabouts, but like a few more teams, the 2025-27 cycle will be about transition with four uncapped players named in the side.

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  Angelo Mathews, former Sri Lanka captain, announces retirement from Test cricket

  Cricket | May 23, 2025 14:44 IST

  Angelo Mathews confirmed that he will play his final Test against Bangladesh in Galle, which will be the first of the two-match series at home for Sri Lanka, marking the start of the new cycle. Mathews has represented Sri Lanka in 118 red-ball matches, while captaining them in 34 of them.

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  Angelo Mathews criticises ICC for second-hand treatment to Sri Lanka in terms of Test allocation

  Cricket | January 07, 2025 14:03 IST

  Sri Lanka, who played 13 Tests in the 2023-25 cycle, will play only 12 in the next cycle that begins in June 2025, out of which only four will take place this year. Sri Lanka need a miracle to get to the WTC 2025 final apart from beating Australia 2-0 in the final series of the current cycle.

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  Kusal Perera breaks Sri Lankan records on way to maiden T20I ton; NZ win series 2-1

  Cricket | January 02, 2025 13:37 IST

  Sri Lanka won a thriller in Nelson by seven runs to avoid a whitewash as Kusal Perera dropped an innings for the ages at the start of the New Year on Thursday afternoon against New Zealand. Rachin Ravindra with an attacking fifty fought the lone battle as New Zealand won the series 2-1.

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  New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live: When and where to watch NZ vs SL T20I series on TV and streaming?

  Cricket | December 27, 2024 20:00 IST

  New Zealand will take on Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series starting in Mount Maunganui on Saturday, December 28. The series will kickstart the Mitchell Santner captaincy era in white-ball cricket full-time and having played Sri Lanka last month, the Kiwis will not mind them as opposition.

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  Hasaranga, Theekshana trap West Indies in spin web as Sri Lanka register easy win in 2nd ODI

  Cricket | October 24, 2024 7:56 IST

  West Indies fell short against Sri Lanka's spin twins Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana in a rain-reduced game as Sri Lanka took a 2-0 unassailable lead in the three-match ODI series. West Indies were bowled out for 189 before Sri Lanka didn't break sweat much to chase it down.

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  SL vs WI 2nd ODI Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Sri Lanka vs West Indies match

  Cricket | October 23, 2024 7:17 IST

  Sri Lanka will take on the West Indies in the second ODI of the three-match series in Pallekele on October 23. The hosts completed a magnificent win in the series opener with debutant Nishan Madushka and Charith Asalanka shining with the bat, the Windies will be keen to bounce back on Wednesday.

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  Asalanka, Madushka hand Sri Lanka comfortable win in rain-hit ODI series opener against West Indies

  Cricket | October 21, 2024 8:37 IST

  West Indies scored 185 in 38.3 overs before the rain arrived in Pallekele to delay the proceedings by a few hours before Sri Lanka got a DLS-adjusted target in 37 overs. However, the hosts chased down 232 runs in less than 32 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

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  SL vs WI 2nd T20I Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Sri Lanka vs West Indies match

  Cricket | October 15, 2024 10:41 IST

  West Indies despite being without a few of their key players, made a smashing statement as they tracked down 180 runs against Sri Lanka in the first T20I without much discomfort and would be keen to seal the series in the second match in Dambulla on Tuesday, October 15.

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  Brandon King, comeback man Evin Lewis shine as West Indies go 1-0 up in the series against Sri Lanka

  Cricket | October 14, 2024 7:46 IST

  West Indies opted to bowl first after winning the toss and skipper Charith Asalanka and all-rounder Kamindu Mendis in the form of his life helped Sri Lanka get to 179. However, the West Indies openers came out all guns blazing and killed their chase with their century stand.

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  SL vs WI 1st T20I Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Sri Lanka vs West Indies match

  Cricket | October 13, 2024 15:51 IST

  Sri Lanka will take on the West Indies in the first T20I of the three-match series in Dambulla on Sunday, October 13. Sri Lankan players haven't played white-ball cricket for over two months and will have to be on the money from the start as the Caribbean players are coming off a rigorous CPL.

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  Sri Lanka vs West Indies Live: When and where to watch SL vs WI T20I series on TV and streaming?

  Cricket | October 13, 2024 12:00 IST

  Sri Lanka will be up against the West Indies in a three-match T20 series in Thailand. Sri Lanka lost the series against India 3-0 and even though they did well in ODIs, they need to get better in the shortest format as the West Indies even without a few of their first-choice players will test them.