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Rajasthan Royals are poised to bolster their squad with Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka, who has opted out of PSL to chase IPL dreams with the Pink Army. The move addresses a critical gap left by Sam...
Dasun Shanaka delivered a performance for the ages in the T20 World Cup 2026, as Sri Lanka pushed Pakistan to the brink in a high-stakes encounter. The Sri Lankan skipper's unbeaten 76 from 31 balls,...
Pallekele witnessed cricketing drama on Saturday as Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 campaign suffered a narrow 5-run defeat to Pakistan. But captain Dasun Shanaka turned defeat into personal...
In a pivotal T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 encounter at Pallekele, Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka called right at the toss and opted to chase shadows – bowling first against a desperate Pakistan side....
In a stunning collapse at home, Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup 2026 dreams shattered with a 61-run thrashing by New Zealand in Super-8 action. Captain Dasun Shanaka's post-match candor hit hard:...
Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium hosted another thrilling T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 matchup where Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl against New Zealand. Captain Dasun Shanaka cited the potential...
In a dominant display at Pallekele, England began their T20 World Cup Super 8 journey with a resounding 51-run victory over Sri Lanka. Batting first after losing the toss, England posted 146-9,...
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium witnessed an intense Group 2 Super 8 encounter in the T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday, where England set Sri Lanka a target of 147 after being sent in to bat....
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium buzzes with excitement as Sri Lanka seizes the initiative in their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 encounter against England. Captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss on...
Zimbabwe pulled off a major heist against Sri Lanka in Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium during T20 World Cup 2026 action. The islanders set 179 but watched helplessly as the visitors chased it down...
Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup 2026 journey has hit a significant roadblock with the confirmation that Matheesha Pathirana will miss the rest of the tournament. The young paceman pulled up with a left...
Pallekele erupted in joy as Sri Lanka pulled off a remarkable heist against defending champions Australia, clinching an 8-wicket triumph to seal Super 8 progression in T20 World Cup 2026. The...
Pallekele erupted as Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka rewrote records with the quickest T20I fifty for his side, propelling the team to 225/5 against Oman. The match, played under lights at the iconic...
Sri Lanka has locked in a formidable 16-player roster for their T20 International series against England, starting January 30. Spanning three high-stakes games until February 3, the series is pivotal...
Sri Lanka's cricket team faces a significant squad alteration for the upcoming T20I tri-series in Pakistan, commencing November 18. Illness has sidelined key players, leading to last-minute changes...
The Super Over of the India vs. Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2025 final was marred by a controversial incident during the fourth ball, leaving players and fans bewildered. With Sri Lanka at 2/1, Arshdeep Singh...
In a thrilling Asia Cup match between India and Sri Lanka, a dramatic incident unfolded during the Super Over. Despite India's victory in the Super Over, a controversial moment occurred when Sri...
Pakistan's Asia Cup 2025 campaign is on the brink, facing possible elimination in the Super Four stage for the second consecutive tournament. Their fate hinges on a crucial match against Sri Lanka in...
Bangladesh secured a victory against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025, marking Sri Lanka's first loss in the tournament. Bangladesh avenged their earlier defeat in the league stage by winning the...