In the ICC Cricket World Cup qualifier match on Sunday, Sri Lanka defeated Ireland by 113 runs. After the defeat, Ireland's captain Andrew Balbirnie said, he is disappointed not to make it to the super six of the tournament.
Sri Lanka outshined Ireland in all three departments. With this result, Sri Lanka make it to the Super Six stage of the Qualifier while Ireland are out of the World Cup race. One-time champions are at the top with three wins in three matches and a total of six points. On the other hand, Irel
Henry's solid showing helped him rise five places to fifth overall on the list for ODI bowlers, with the 31-year-old now just 29 rating points behind Australia's Pat Cummins as the No.1 ranked 50-over bowler in the world
The 28-year-old spinner achieved this landmark during India's second ODI match against Sri Lanka at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata. In the match, Kuldeep delivered a fantastic spell, taking 3 wickets while giving away only 51 runs in his 10 overs at an economy rate of 5.10. He took some ke
Shanaka was the highest run-scorer for Sri Lanka with an unbeaten 56 off 22 balls while Asalanka and Mendis played gritty knocks of 37 and 52 respectively.
After scoring 174/6 in 20 overs, Galle Gladiators restricted Colombo Stars to 149/7 in their 20 overs. For Gladiators, Lahiru Udara (45 not out) hit the most runs and helped them to reach a big target.
Stoinis reached his half-century in just 17 balls and finished with an 18-ball 59* much to the delight of the Australian fans at home. In this knock decorated by four boundaries and six sixes, he made a mockery of Sri Lankan bowlers including Lahiru Kumara, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theeksh
With this win, Australia is in fourth position in the points table with 2 points, one place below Asian champions Sri Lanka, who are in third with two points.
A 69-run stand for second wicket between Nissanka (40) and Silva (26) kept Lankans in a good position but the Aussies made comeback with some quick wickets, exploiting Lankans' tendency to hit loose shots