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Sri Lanka recorded the highest total of T20 World Cup 2026 and defeated Oman by 105 runs in Pallekele. (PHOTO: AP)

T20 World Cup: How Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka combine to help Sri Lanka demolish Oman by 105 runs in Pallekele

February 12, 2026 5:29 pm

After defeating Ireland in their tournament opener, Sri Lanka recorded a big 105-run victory over Oman in Pallekele on Thursday.

Kamindu Mendis in action during Sri Lanka vs Ireland T20 World Cup 2026 match in Colombo. (PHOTO: AP)

T20 World Cup: Kamindu Mendis rescues Sri Lanka from a spot as co-hosts begin campaign with win over Ireland

February 09, 2026 2:22 am

Gives team momentum after sluggish start before spinners Theekshana and Hasaranga choke batsmen for morale-boosting victory

Sri Lanka Cricket have written to Pakistan Cricket Board to reconsider their decision to play against India. (PHOTO: ICC)

SLC writes to PCB to consider playing India, cite financial loss and past support extended

February 07, 2026 7:33 am

Cancellations have hit hotels and tour-package operations; Tourism industry hoped for windfall after Cyclone Ditwah

Will Sri Lanka make it to semis and will Afghanistan have a good tournament? R Ashwin predicts

February 03, 2026 8:52 pm

Sri Lanka could not make the semis in the 2024 World Cup but Afghanistan managed to finish in the top four and lost in the semis against South Africa

Co-hosts Sri Lanka announce final squad for T20 World Cup

February 02, 2026 10:54 pm

Allrounder Dasun Shanaka is the skipper while the squad also consists of heavy hitters like Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera and former skipper Charith Asalanka.

Spinners lead Sri Lanka to victory over England in ODI series opener

January 23, 2026 12:16 am

With star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga rested, legspinner Jeffrey Vandersay (2-39) and leftarm spinner Dunith Wellalage (2-41) picked up key wickets on a conducive slow pitch to bowl out England for 252

SL vs ENG 1st ODI Live Streaming: Check Streaming details of Sri Lanka vs England first ODI. (PHOTO: SLC/Reuters)

Sri Lanka vs England: When, where to watch SL vs ENG 1st ODI match in India?

January 29, 2026 1:26 pm

Sri Lanka take on England in the first of a three-match ODI series at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday.

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 4th T20I: Where to Watch IND-W vs SL-W Women's Third T20I Match Live Telecast & Stream?

January 15, 2026 5:56 pm

Harmanpreet Kaur's India will take on Chamari Athapaththu's Sri Lanka in the fourth of the five-match T20I series at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

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India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 3rd T20I: Shafali Verma's superb 79* powers India to 3-0 series lead

December 27, 2025 1:05 am

IND-W vs SL-W Updates: India restricted Sri Lanka to 112/7. In response, Shafali smashed a 24-ball half century to power India to yet another big win, and a 3-0 series lead.

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 3rd T20I: Where to Watch IND-W vs SL-W Women's Third T20I Match Live Telecast & Stream?

January 15, 2026 5:55 pm

Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian women's team will lock horns with Chamari Athapaththu's Sri Lanka women's team on Friday at The Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala.

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Asia Cup: Afghanistan wipe out Sri Lanka with 8-wicket win

August 28, 2022 12:11 am

Afghanistan thrashed Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the Asia Cup opener here on Saturday. Afghanistan chased down 106 in 10.1 overs with Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scoring with a 40-run innings, while Hazratullah Zazai remained unbeaten on 37.