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England captain Harry Brook delivered a remarkable batting performance against Sri Lanka in the one-day international tri-series in Rawalpindi on October 22, 2026. He scored 202 runs from just 116 deliveries, helping England post an impressive total of 429 for four. His innings included 21 fours and 10 sixes, putting Sri Lanka’s bowlers under tremendous pressure. Brook reached the double-century milestone in only 114 balls, setting a new record in men’s ODI cricket. His powerful display also made him the first English batter

Salman Agha marked his return to international cricket with a brilliant century as Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 37 runs in the opening match of the one-day tri-series in Rawalpindi on Sunday. The 32-year-old scored 107 off 90 balls, hitting 10 fours and a six to guide Pakistan to 305 in 49.5 overs. Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi then led the bowling attack with three wickets as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 268 in 48.1 overs. Pakistan will face England in the second

Pakistan have appointed Sahibzada Farhan as their new Twenty20 international captain, replacing Salman Agha ahead of the home T20I series against Sri Lanka. Farhan, who became Pakistan's fourth T20I captain in two and a half years, will lead the side in the three-match series in Rawalpindi on October 9, 11 and 13. No official reason was given for Agha's removal from the leadership role. Farhan Recently Led Pakistan at Asian Games Farhan previously captained a second-string Pakistan side at the Asian Games in

Smriti Mandhana produced a brilliant batting performance as India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs to win the women’s cricket gold medal at the Asian Games on Tuesday. The victory gave India their second consecutive Asian Games gold medal in women’s cricket, following their triumph at the 2022 Games in China. Mandhana Leads India to Record Total India posted a record 216-3 in the final at the Korogi Athletic Park in Nagoya, registering the highest total in Asian Games women’s cricket. Mandhana was

England secured an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first ODI at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday, with Will Jacks producing a match-winning all-round performance. Jacks claimed career-best bowling figures of 5-22 and also scored an unbeaten 46, helping England continue their strong recent form in the format. England Post 265 in Chester-le-Street After winning the toss and choosing to bat, England were bowled out for 265 in 48.1 overs. Captain Harry Brook led the scoring with an impressive 67 from 69 balls, while

Sri Lanka mounted a determined fightback on the fourth day of the second and final Test, but India remained firmly in control and moved closer to completing a series sweep. The hosts ended Wednesday on 229-6, just 16 runs ahead, with only four wickets remaining. Sri Lanka Bowled Out for 290 Earlier in the day, Sri Lanka were dismissed for 290 in their first innings. Debutant spinner Saransh Jain claimed the final two wickets, allowing India captain Shubman Gill to enforce the follow-on.

India continued to dominate the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Tuesday, despite rain and bad light bringing the third day's play to an early conclusion. Sri Lanka reached 265-8 in reply to India's 503-9 declared, leaving the hosts 238 runs behind with the possibility of a follow-on still looming. Sonal Dinusha Keeps Sri Lanka Fighting Sonal Dinusha remained unbeaten on 85, keeping alive his hopes of scoring a second century of the series. The Sri Lankan batter has

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has been urged to find the right balance between aggression and composure following his on-field confrontation with Sri Lankan fast bowler Asitha Fernando during the second Test in Colombo. Both Jaiswal and Fernando were fined 25 per cent of their match fees by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday following the incident. Jaiswal-Fernando Clash Sparks Debate The incident occurred on the opening day of the second Test after Jaiswal was dismissed for 45 runs in India's first innings.

Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha produced a determined maiden Test century to help his team avoid the follow-on against India in the opening Test at Galle. Sri Lanka were eventually bowled out for 284, giving India a first-innings lead of 178 runs after India posted 462. Rain then brought an early end to the third day's play. Dinusha Rescues Sri Lanka Sri Lanka were in serious trouble at 90-5 when Dinusha walked to the crease. The 25-year-old left-hander showed composure against India's spin-heavy

India finished the second day of the opening Test against Sri Lanka on 460-9, with Devdutt Padikkal producing a superb maiden Test century. Padikkal's elegant 167 formed the backbone of India's innings as the visitors maintained a strong position despite repeated interruptions caused by rain and wet conditions in Galle. Sri Lanka's Spinners Fight Back Sri Lanka's spin attack managed to slow India's progress and keep the hosts in contention. Prabath Jayasuriya claimed 4-109, while debutant Keshara Nuwantha took 3-175. Despite their efforts,

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) says Sri Lanka would host a white-ball series with three ODIs and as many T20I matches being played between March 13 to March 25 in the UAE. The series will kick start with its T20I leg, where the teams will take on each other first in a T20I match on March 13 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium while the 2nd & 3rd T20Is are scheduled to be played on the same venue on 15th & 17th respectively. The action will

Pathum Nissanka of Sri Lanka smashed the first century of the 2026 T20 World Cup on Monday to take his country through to the Super Eights and leave south Asian giants India and hosts Australia verging on elimination. Nissanka made 100 not out off 52 balls with five sixes and 10 fours as Sri Lanka, chasing Australia’s tally of 181, raced to 184-2 two overs to spare in Kandy and win by eight wickets. Zimbabwe would also knock out the 2021 champions were they to beat

Sri Lanka's last-minute decision to bring in Kamindu Mendis paid off handsomely as the all-rounder played a match-turning cameo to set up a 20-run victory over Ireland in their T20 World Cup opener at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. Kamindu's fiery 44 off 19 balls provided Sri Lanka the late impetus which was missing when they crawled to 163. The spin trio of Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga and Dunith Wellalage then ripped through the Irish middle order taking seven wickets between themselves to secure

On Thursday in Abu Dhabi, Sri Lanka historically defeated Afghanistan by six wickets and thus qualified for the Asia Cup Super Four stage. Sri Lanka's innings came to a close in just 18.4 overs and were able to achieve a modest 170 target, in large part due to Kusal Mendis, who scored an astonishing 74 runs in just 52 balls. Mohammad Nabi's stunning performance was Afghanistan's greatest achievement during the match. The veteran all-rounder scored 60 runs off 22 balls, 30 of which

Asia Cup: Hasaranga rescues Sri Lanka as Hong Kong impress. The intimidating Shenzhen cricket team almost accomplished a stunning comeback, but was ultimately not successful, as a 4 wickets defeat to a sinking Hong Kong team was all they walked away with from Monday's session at the Dubai International Stadium.   Sitting at 119 for 6, where 4 wickets had fallen with the team scoring just 8 runs, the match was looking to allocate the Lankans free tickets to where the real competition was