Tag: Sri Lanka
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New Zealand won the series by defeating Sri Lanka by 113 runs in the second ODI.
Zenith Liyanage’s 22 was Sri Lanka’s next best score in the chase, with two run outs and several risky shots to no avail. O’Rourke was very quick to tail, taking 3-31 from 6.2 overs, while Jacob Duffy was responsible for some of the early damage, claiming 2-30, including the key wickets of Pathum Nissanka and…
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2nd ODI: Theekshana hat-trick restricts New Zealand to 255-9
The pair put on a quickfire 112-run partnership for the second wicket, which ended when Chapman was out to Theekshana at long-off. Soon after Ravindra was out, Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka took a brilliant catch at short cover off the bowling of leg spinner Wanindu Hasaranga (2-39). Daryl Mitchell scored 38 runs from 38…
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2nd ODI: Sri Lanka decide to bowl against New Zealand in rain-affected match
New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Will O’Rourke Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (captain), Zenith Liyange, Chamindu Wickremesinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahish Theekshana, Ishan Malinga, Asitha Fernando. Umpire: Richard Kettleborough (ENG), Corey…
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3rd T20I: Perera’s century in 46 balls gives Sri Lanka consolation win over New Zealand
But Perera was determined to show that the visitors had fightback and hit four sixes and 13 fours to register the fastest century by a Sri Lankan in a T20 international. He was helped by being dropped at scores of 15 and 60, but in the final over, he was caught at point by Rachin…
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Thanks to Perera’s century in 46 balls, Sri Lanka scored 218-5 against New Zealand.
Kusal Perera smashed a career-best 101 as Sri Lanka posted 218-5 in the third Twenty20 against Zealand in Nelson on Thursday. New Zealand have already finished the three-match series by winning the first two matches, but the Sri Lankan middle-order failed to perform aggressively. But Perera was determined to show that the visitors were fighting…
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Sri Lanka will immediately resume talks with IMF: President
An IMF spokesman in Washington said on Monday, “We look forward to working closely with President Dissanayake … to build on the hard-earned achievements that have put Sri Lanka on the path to economic recovery.” “I have helped.” “We will discuss with the new administration the timing of the third review of the IMF-supported program…
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SAARC Secretary General meets President of Sri Lanka
Secretary General Sarwar appreciated Sri Lanka's continued support to the SAARC process since its inception in December 1985. Furthermore, he expressed confidence in receiving continued support and guidance from Sri Lanka to further strengthen the SAARC process. The Secretary General briefed the President of Sri Lanka on the current activities of SAARC and its challenges…
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Bangladesh registers thrilling win over Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup opener
Bangladesh registered a thrilling two-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a Group D match of the T20 World Cup in Grand Prairie, Texas on Saturday. Sri Lanka posted a modest target of 125 after being invited to bat but pacer Mustafizur Rahman and spinner Rishad Hossain took three wickets each. Chasing the target, Bangladesh fell…
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BIMSTEC Charter: A Milestone in Regional Cooperation in the Bay of Bengal Region
BIMSTEC also has a well-established institutional framework, consisting of core and regional mechanisms to build regional cooperation in the above areas. These include meetings at the levels of senior officials and ministers, as well as a number of working groups, expert groups and the BIMSTEC Centre. At the 6th BIMSTEC Summit to be held in…
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Taskin bought by Colombo in LPL
Taskin bought by Colombo in LPL
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US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu to strengthen bilateral cooperation with India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
The US State Department said Donald Lu, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, will pay an official visit to India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh from May 10-15. Lu's visit will strengthen bilateral cooperation with each country and demonstrate US support for a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, the State Department…
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Mehdi, Taijul take match to fifth day, but Sri Lanka close to victory
Angelo Mathews remained unbeaten on 39 runs and scored the highest score of 56 runs. He was bowled by Shakib after scoring his 41st Test half-century. Jayasuriya was unbeaten on 28 at the time of the announcement, along with Vishwa Fernando, who was unbeaten on eight. Debutant fast bowler Hasan Mahmood finished with 4-65 for…
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Sri Lanka gave Bangladesh a target of 511 runs to win the second test.
Angelo Mathews remained unbeaten on 39 and top scored with 56 runs. He was bowled by Shakib Al Hasan after completing his 41st Test half-century. When the innings was declared, Prabhat Jayasuriya was unbeaten on 28 runs, along with Vishwa Fernando, who was unbeaten on eight runs. Debutant fast bowler Hasan Mahmood finished with 4-65…
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Bangladesh fast bowlers shine in Chattogram test but Sri Lanka on top
Bangladesh lost wickets continuously. Shahadat Hossain (eight) was caught by Kamindu Mendis at slip off Kumara's ball and Jayasuriya hit Mehdi Hasan (seven) in front. Asitha Fernando ended Mominul's resistance before bowling Khalid Ahmed for one run and ending the innings. Sri Lanka dominated Bangladesh in the first two days and scored 531 runs, the…
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Bangladesh all out for 178 runs in the second test against Sri Lanka
Bangladesh all out for 178 runs in the second test against Sri Lanka