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Colombo, February 26 – Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has apologized to his countrymen for another disappointing performance in the World Cup, after failing to "bring smiles" to their faces by losing to New Zealand by 61 runs in the Super Eights.Sri Lanka lost to both New Zealand (61 runs)...

Colombo, February 25 New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said that a total of more than 160 was "enough" on a surface that offered more spin than expected, as his team defeated Sri Lanka by 61 runs to move closer to the T20 World Cup semifinals here on Wednesday.New Zealand had slumped to...

Colombo, February 25 – Sri Lanka’s hopes of reaching the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup semi-finals ended with a crushing 61-run defeat to New Zealand at the R Premadasa Stadium. Captain Dasun Shanaka admitted that their performance was “very embarrassing” in front of their home fans.After New...

Colombo, February 25 Sri Lanka, one of the co-hosts, were eliminated from the T20 World Cup on Wednesday as Rachin Ravindra took 4/27 in a brilliant all-round performance, helping New Zealand secure a comprehensive 61-run victory in their Super Eights match here.Cole McConchie justified his...

Sri Lanka innings:Pathum Nissanka bowled by Henry 0Kusal Mendis caught by Seifert, bowled by Ravindra 11Charith Asalanka caught by Mitchell, bowled by Henry 5Pavan Rajapakya caught by Seifert, bowled by Ravindra 10Kamindu Mendis caught by Phillips, bowled by Santner 31Dasun Shanaka...

Colombo, February 25 – Charith Asalanka has been included in Sri Lanka's playing eleven as captain, as Dasun Shanaka won the toss and chose to bowl first against New Zealand in a Super Eights match of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup at the R Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.This match is crucial...

Colombo, February 25 Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and chose to field against New Zealand in their crucial Group 2 Super Eights match in the T20 World Cup, here on Wednesday.With only one spot remaining from Group 2 for the semi-finals, both New Zealand and Sri Lanka will want...

Colombo, February 24 – New Zealand will face co-hosts Sri Lanka in their second match of the T20 World Cup Super 8s at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.New Zealand and Sri Lanka have been placed in Group B alongside two-time champions England and 2009 T20 World Cup winner Pakistan, with...

Kabul, February 23 – Afghanistan will host Sri Lanka for a white-ball series in the United Arab Emirates, starting next month, according to the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Monday. This will be the second bilateral T20I series between the two sides, following their first meeting in...

Colombo, February 22 – England delivered a dominant performance to defeat Sri Lanka by 51 runs in their Super Eights match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Colombo, successfully defending 146/9 by dismissing the hosts for just 95 in 16.4 overs.England’s victory was built on a clinical spin...

Colombo, February 22 – Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka did not shy away from admitting his team's batting failure after they were bowled out for just 95 and suffered a 51-run defeat to England, despite a disciplined bowling effort that had earlier kept the opposition to a modest total...

Pallekele, February 22 While Jos Buttler may still be struggling to find his form, England captain Harry Brook remains confident, describing him as a "powerhouse" and predicting a strong finish in the T20 World Cup.Buttler's recent poor form continued as he was dismissed for 7 – his third...

Colombo, February 22 – England put up a clinical performance to defeat Sri Lanka by 51 runs in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eights match, dismissing the hosts for just 95 runs in 16.4 overs after posting 146/9 in a closely contested game.Defending a modest total on a bowler-friendly...

Pallekele, Feb 22 – Jofra Archer and Will Jacks dominated Sri Lanka's top order after Phil Salt's 40-ball 62, leading England to a sensational 51-run victory in a thrilling Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup on Sunday.After left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage (3/26) bowled a disciplined...

Pallekele, February 22 Left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage (3/26) shone as a disciplined Sri Lankan attack restricted a shaky England to 146 for nine in a Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup here on Sunday.Phil Salt top-scored for England with 62 off 40 balls, even as his teammates...

Colombo, February 22 – Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field against England in the second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eights, held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.The two teams had recently played a series at the same venue, which was affected by...

Pallekele, February 22 Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and chose to bowl against England in their Super Eights match in the T20 World Cup here on Sunday.The hosts have made two changes to their playing XI, bringing in Dushmantha Chameera and Kamil Mishara in place of Pramod...

Colombo, February 19 – Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka admitted that his team fell short in crucial moments despite posting a competitive total, conceding that execution with the ball and decision-making in critical phases ultimately cost them in their Group B clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium...

Zimbabwe Innings:Brian Bennett not out 63Tadiwanashe Marumani c and b Dunith Wellalage 34Ryan Burl c Kusal Perera b Dasun Shanaka 23Sikandar Raza c Dasun Shanaka b Dushan Hemantha 45Tashinga Musekiwa c Dasun Shanaka b Dushan Hemantha 1Tony Munyonga not out 8Extras: (LB-3...

Colombo, February 19 Scorecard of the T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe here on Thursday.Sri Lanka Innings:Pathum Nissanka c Tony Munyonga b Graeme Cremer 62Kusal Perera c Graeme Cremer b Blessing Muzarabani 22Kusal Mendis st Tadiwanashe Marumani b Ryan Burl 14...