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  Steve Smith admits to be outplayed by Sri Lanka ahead of Champions Trophy

  Cricket | February 14, 2025 20:34 IST

  Australia captain Steve Smith acknowledged being outplayed by Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the series. The visitors suffered an embarrassing 174-run defeat and suffered a 2-0 defeat in the series.

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  SL vs AUS 2nd ODI Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Sri Lanka vs Australia match in Colombo

  Cricket | February 14, 2025 3:17 IST

  Australia's makeshift batting line-up didn't turn up against the spin trio of Hasaranga, Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage in the ODI series opener in Colombo. Even though they bowled well, the visitors will be keen to improve their batting show as they aim to level the series.

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  Australia’s new-look ODI team suffers stunning defeat to Sri Lanka ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

  Cricket | February 12, 2025 19:42 IST

  Sri Lanka defeated Australia by 49 runs to win the first ODI of the series at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Australia's new-look ODI team started well but as the game progressed, Sri Lanka scripted a comeback and got the job done.

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  Charith Asalanka leaves behind Dhoni, Kohli on elite ODI list during one-man show against Australia

  Cricket | February 12, 2025 15:14 IST

  Australia with a newish bowling attack bundled Sri Lanka out for 214 in the first ODI of the two-match series. Sri Lankan skipper Charith Asalanka fought the lone battle scoring a magnificent 127, while the rest of the batters scored just 80.

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  Sri Lanka vs Australia ODI series Live: When and where to watch SL vs AUS live on TV and streaming?

  Cricket | February 12, 2025 7:23 IST

  Sri Lanka had poor outings recently in the Tests against Australia but will be keen to turn the tables in the two ODIs set to take place in Colombo on February 12 and 14. Australia are bereft of a few of their key players due to injury and hence, Sri Lanka have a great opportunity to get past them.

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  SL vs AUS 1st ODI Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Sri Lanka vs Australia match in Colombo

  Cricket | February 11, 2025 13:24 IST

  Sri Lanka are not part of the Champions Trophy but Australia are and that's why one more ODI was added to the series for them to get accustomed to the format in the final build-up. The goals and objectives will be different for both teams but even though depleted, Australia can't be taken lightly.

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  Australia script history, break India's WTC record as Smith and Co seal 2-0 series win vs Sri Lanka

  Cricket | February 09, 2025 14:44 IST

  Australia completed a magnificent series victory against Sri Lanka in Galle with a 9-wicket win in the second and final Test on Sunday, February 9. Australia finished the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle in second place with 13 wins and a PCT of 67.54, just below South Africa.

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  All-rounder Beau Webster turns off-spinner, takes wicket immediately as Australia close-in on a win

  Cricket | February 09, 2025 9:54 IST

  Sri Lanka managed to avoid an innings defeat against Australia in the ongoing second and final Test in Galle following Angelo Mathews' determined knock. However, the hosts don't have much to play with just two wickets in hand and will hope to stretch their lead as far as possible.

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  Alex Carey achieves unprecedented feat, becomes first Australia keeper-batter to set new Test record

  Cricket | February 08, 2025 11:19 IST

  Alex Carey became the first Australian wicketkeeper-batter to score 150 or more runs in a Test innings on Asian soil. Adam Gilchrist came close in 2004, scoring 144 runs against Sri Lanka in Kandy in 2004.

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  Sam Konstas reacts after being dropped from Tests against Sri Lanka

  Cricket | February 08, 2025 8:54 IST

  Despite proving his worth in the Test series against India, Sam Konstas failed to retain his spot in the playing XI against Sri Lanka. Australia preferred Travis Head to partner with Usman Khawaja as the flamboyant batter has terrific numbers in the sub-continent.

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  SL vs AUS: Steve Smith leaves Ricky Ponting behind to create history for Australia in Test cricket

  Cricket | February 07, 2025 9:03 IST

  Steve Smith continued his ascent on Test record lists as he scripted history for Australia with a couple of catches on Day 1 of the second match against Sri Lanka in Galle. Australia had Sri Lanka nine down after the hosts won the toss and chose to bat first.

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  Nathan Lyon names another Test record; no current cricketer even close to break

  Cricket | February 06, 2025 23:48 IST

  Nathan Lyon became the first non-Asian cricketer to claim 150 Test wickets in Asia. Sri Lanka meanwhile posted 229/9 on Day 1 of the second Test at Galle International Cricket Stadium. Chandimal and Kusal Mendis scored a half-century each.

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  SL vs AUS 2nd Test Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Sri Lanka vs Australia match in Galle

  Cricket | February 05, 2025 18:00 IST

  Sri Lanka fell well short in the series opener in Galle against the reigning world Test champions but will hope to give their former captain and one of the great opening batters Dimuth Karunaratne a winning farewell. Australia lead the series 1-0 and would be keen to sweep the assignment.

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  Dimuth Karunaratne to retire from international cricket after playing his 100th Test

  Cricket | February 04, 2025 12:39 IST

  Dimuth Karunaratne will turn up for Sri Lanka one last time in the second Test against Australia in Galle. This is also the 100th Test of his career and has taken the decision to step away from the sport after speaking to other senior players like Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal.

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  Mitchell Starc creates major record in international cricket on 35th birthday

  Cricket | January 30, 2025 17:31 IST

  Australia ace pacer Mitchell Starc created a major international record with the wicket of Dimuth Karunaratne on Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. He clinched 700 international wickets and also became the fourth Australia cricketer to be part of the elite list.

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  Josh Inglis creates history with second-fastest century on Test debut against Sri Lanka

  Cricket | January 30, 2025 16:48 IST

  Australia international Josh Inglis completed his century in 90 deliveries. With that, he created history by becoming the cricketer to hit second-fastest century on Test debut. Australia meanwhile declared on 646/6 in the first innings in Galle.

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  Usman Khawaja breaks Sachin Tendulkar's 15-year-old with maiden Test double century in Sri Lanka

  Cricket | January 30, 2025 14:19 IST

  Usman Khawaja had the time of his life with the bat in the first Test against Sri Lanka notching up his maiden double century. In the process, he also broke Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record in the island nation before being dismissed for 232 runs.

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  Khawaja, Smith break Australian partnership record; stand-in captain leaves Gavaskar behind

  Cricket | January 30, 2025 13:49 IST

  Australia piled on Sri Lankan's misery on the second day of the first Test in Galle with Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith putting on a herculean partnership for the third wicket. Smith and Khawaja broke a slew of records as Australia looked like batting out Sri Lanka once and for all.

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  Usman Khawaja reflects on perspectives after career-saving century against Sri Lanka

  Cricket | January 29, 2025 23:27 IST

  Usman Khawaja played an unbeaten knock of 147 runs on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lana at Galle International Stadium. After the end of the day's play, he reflected on his Test career in the sub-continent and believes that it can be divided into two halves.

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  Usman Khawaja goes past Babar Azam in WTC, reaches personal milestone with century vs Sri Lanka

  Cricket | January 29, 2025 16:26 IST

  Usman Khawaja scored his 16th Test century on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. This is his eighth ton in the World Test Championship, and in the process, he also passed Babar Azam in the list of the most runs scored in WTC history.