Nissanka reached the milestone during his side's Asia Cup campaign opener against Bangladesh at Abu Dhabi. During the run-chase of 140, Nissanka played a fine hand, scoring 50 in 34 balls, with six fours and a six. His runs came at a strike rate of 147.06.
Bangladesh got to 139/5 thanks to a 86-run sixth wicket stand between Jaker Ali and Shamim Hossain. But after an early set-back, Nissanka and Kamil stitched a match-winning 95 run stand for the second wicket, getting their campaign to a flying start.
Taking to their official X handle, SLC said that the addition of Liyanage has strengthened the squad to 17 players. The squad is led by Charith Asalanka.
The Indian cricket team has kicked off their first practice session in Dubai on Friday ahead of the T20 Asia Cup 2025. The team, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, will be looking to win their second title in the eight-nation tournament, which begins on September 9.
Former Sri Lankan Cricketer Thisara Perera believes Sri Lanka has a talented side and certainly has a chance to reclaim the upcoming T20 Asia Cup in Dubai.
After speedster Mohammed Siraj's fiery spell decimated Sri Lanka, the opening duo of Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan's flawless fifty-run partnership helped India win the Asia Cup for the eighth time.
Former cricketer Irfan Pathan believes India's thumping victory over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final will act as a major "confidence boost" for the upcoming ODI World Cup.
Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood said on Sunday that the team's performance in the Asia Cup final against India was below par and the way batters got dismissed "is very disappointing"
The enchanting game of cricket with its dimensions of batting, bowling and fielding throws up comparisons. Virat Kohli versus James Anderson, Sachin Tendulkar versus Brett Lee, David Warner versus Stuart Broad or even Shubman Gill versus Mitchell Starc - match-ups add to the mystery and inte