After being awarded "Player of the Match" for playing a knock of 103 which contributed to a comprehensive win of Sri Lanka by 133 runs against Ireland, Karunaratne said in the post-match presentation that when he gets the start, he wants to make it big.
Dimuth Karunaratne's century and a historic third-successive five-wicket haul by Wanindu Hasanranga helped an all-round Sri Lanka defeat Ireland by 133 runs in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers match at Bulawayo on Sunday, ending the latter's hopes of coming to India for the global
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
The Lankan batter, who is also SL's Test captain, accomplished this milestone during his country's ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier match against Ireland in Bulawayo.
Sri Lanka have named a 15-player squad for the three-match ODI contests on Friday, with Athapaththu retaining her place as skipper for the ICC Women's Championship contests.
Chasing a low total of 99, openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Pathum Nissanka barely broke a sweat, completing the task in 15 overs. Karunaratne was unbeaten on 61 while Nissanka scored 37* as Sri Lanka not only sealed a win but also bolstered their net run rate.
The Strikers have already brought together Pakistan captain Babar Azam, highly talented Pakistan speedster Naseem Shah and Sri Lankan T20 stars Matheesha Pathirana and Chamika Karunaratne for the LPL 2023, as per a press release from Colombo Strikers.
Rashid Khan is set to miss the first two ODIs of the series against Sri Lanka but is expected to return for the third and final match, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed.
Left-arm spinning allrounder Dunith Wellalage has not made it to the side, meanwhile, wicketkeeper Kusal Perera was not available due to his hamstring injury.
The Icon Players include Pakistan Captain Babar Azam, highly talented Pakistan speedster Naseem Shah and Sri Lankan T20 stars Matheesha Pathirana and Chamika Karunaratne.
The victory was Sri Lanka's 100th Test win in their history, in what was a milestone moment for the nation. Sri Lanka first played their maiden Test match in 1982 and have played 311 Tests.