Charith Asalanka stars in Sri Lanka’s 49-run win over Australia in first ODI | Cricket News – The Times of India

Charith Asalanka stars in Sri Lanka’s 49-run win over Australia in first ODI | Cricket News – The Times of India

Charith Asalanka. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka staged a remarkable comeback to stun world champions Australia with a 49-run victory in the first ODI in Colombo on Wednesday, powered by a brilliant century from captain Charith Asalanka.Defending a modest total of 215, Sri Lanka bowled out Australia for just 165 in under…

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Australia seek winning rhythm in Sri Lanka ODIs ahead of ICC Champions Trophy | Cricket News – The Times of India

Australia seek winning rhythm in Sri Lanka ODIs ahead of ICC Champions Trophy | Cricket News – The Times of India

Steve Smith and Charith Asalanka. (Pic Credit – X) Captain Steve Smith acknowledged on Tuesday that the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy is firmly on Australia‘s mind as they prepare to face Sri Lanka in two one-day internationals this week in Colombo. These matches serve as the final tune-up before the prestigious eight-team tournament, which begins…

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Maheesh Theekshana’s hat-trick headlines rain-interrupted New Zealand-Sri Lanka ODI in Hamilton | Cricket News – Times of India

Maheesh Theekshana’s hat-trick headlines rain-interrupted New Zealand-Sri Lanka ODI in Hamilton | Cricket News – Times of India

Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana (AP/PTI Photo) Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana stole the spotlight on Wednesday with a sensational hat-trick as New Zealand posted 255/9 in a rain-shortened second one-day international at Seddon Park, Hamilton. The tourists, chasing 256 off 37 overs to keep the three-match series alive, will draw confidence from Theekshana’s late heroics,…

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New Zealand outclass Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I by 45 runs to clinch series | Cricket News – Times of India

New Zealand outclass Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I by 45 runs to clinch series | Cricket News – Times of India

New Zealand’s Tim Robinson and New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra (AP Photo) New Zealand secured a commanding 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka with a convincing 45-run victory in the second match. This win follows their close eight-run victory in the first T20I.Sri Lanka struggled to chase down New Zealand’s total of…

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