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1st ODI: Sri Lanka beat West Indies in rain-affected match | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With half-centuries from skipper Charith Asalanka and rookie Nishan Madushka, Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by five wickets in Sunday's rain-shortened first one-day international at Pallekele.Chasing a revised target of 232 in 37 overs, the hosts won with 5.3 overs to spare.Asalanka's arrival at the crease changed the course of the match after Sri Lanka had a rough start and had reduced to 45 for three in the seventh over.He quickly formed a partnership with Madushka, which resulted in 137 runs for the fourth wicket.Madushka and Asalanka both reached their half-centuries in a mere forty-four balls.The 2024 top run scorer in ODIs, injured opener Pathum Nissanka, was replaced by Madushka, who has played ten Test matches."I am glad that he has grabbed the opportunity with both...
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Six boundaries in an over! Pathum Nissanka lights up Dambulla stadium against West Indies. WATCH | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka set the crowd on fire with an astonishing display of stroke play in the 2nd T20I between Sri Lanka and West Indies at Dambulla on Tuesday.The massive over came off Shamar Joseph’s bowling, who had a nightmare delivering the fourth over as Nissanka smashed five consecutive fours after getting a boundary through leg-bye off the very first ball.It all began with a bit of luck. On the first ball, Nissanka mistimed a heave, but the ball deflected off his pads and rolled to the boundary for four leg byes. The unlucky start rattled Joseph, setting the stage for what followed—an unforgettable exhibition of fearless batting.On the next delivery, Nissanka danced down the track, meeting a 138kmph length ball with authority. He lofted it elegantly over extra...
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‘England disrespected Test cricket and Sri Lanka by being…’: Michael Vaughan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan delivered a scathing critique of Ollie Pope's England side following their defeat to Sri Lanka in the third Test at The Oval.Despite England’s dominance earlier in the series, Sri Lanka secured a commanding eight-wicket win, chasing down 219 with ease, thanks to Pathum Nissanka’s unbeaten century.Vaughan believes England's loss was a result of complacency and overconfidence after a successful summer.In his column for The Telegraph, Vaughan criticized England for their approach, stating, "I felt that they disrespected Test cricket, and disrespected Sri Lanka in the third Test by being over-aggressive with both the bat and in their field placings."This defeat marked the first time Sri Lanka won a Test in England since 2014, yet Vaughan felt t...
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Nissanka matches Don Bradman’s feat following Sri Lanka’s win over England in third Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan batter Pathum Nissanka achieved a significant milestone on Monday during the third Test match against England at The Oval. Nissanka scored an unbeaten 127 in 124 balls, helping Sri Lanka chase down 219 runs and secure a win.Nissanka joined an elite group of players who have scored centuries in successful run-chases on English soil. This group includes Don Bradman, Graeme Smith, and Gordon Greenidge among others.Nissanka's century makes him the seventh batter to achieve this feat in England, reported ANI.West Indies' Greenidge (214* in 1984), Arthur Morris of Australia (182 in 1948), Australia's Bradman (173* in 1948), South Africa's Smith (154* in 2008), West Indies' Shai Hope (118* in 2017) and West Indies' Conrad Hunte (108* in 1963) are the players to have smashed ...
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How Sri Lanka ended their decade-long wait for Test win in England | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Opener Pathum Nissanka struck a superb unbeaten ton to lead Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket victory over England at The Oval on Monday. The marked Sri Lanka's first Test-match win in England in a decade.Chasing a target of 219 in the fourth innings, Sri Lanka got to the target losing only two wickets before lunch on the fourth day. Nissanka remained 127 not out, while Angelo Mathews contributed 32 not out, forming an unbroken partnership of 111 runs.Along with the first Test win in England in 10 years, the victory was also Lanka's only fourth in the country and the first since their success at Headingley in 2014. Sri Lanka's Test wins in England- By 10 wickets - The Oval, 1998- By 134 runs - Trent Bridge, 2006- By 100 runs - Headingley, 2014- By 8 wickets - The Oval, 2024Lanka's wi...
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Pathum Nissanka ton helps Sri Lanka beat England in third Test, avoid whitewash | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka secured a rare Test victory in England on Monday, reaching their target of 219 with ease on the fourth day at The Oval. Pathum Nissanka led the charge with an unbeaten 127, guiding Sri Lanka to a consolation win in the 2-1 series defeat.Sri Lanka resumed play on Monday at 94 for 1, needing 125 more runs to win. They achieved this in just over two hours, finishing with 219 for 2 to win by eight wickets.This marked their fourth victory in 21 Tests in England over 40 years and their first since a 1-0 victory in a two-test series a decade ago.On Sunday evening, Sri Lanka's aggressive play had positioned them as favorites, but the few England fans present at The Oval remained hopeful that early wickets could change the game.Kusal Mendis, who had ended Sunday on 30, added ni...
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Updated WTC Points Table: Sri Lanka Secures Historic Win Over England In 3rd Test

The Sri Lankan cricket team attained a historic 8-wicket win over England in the third and final Test of ENG vs SL Test series. Despite England winning the series 2-1 by taking the first two Tests, Sri Lanka's win in the final match is special as it is their first Test win against England in a decade. In the series finale, England set a target of 219 runs, which Sri Lanka chased down comfortably. Pathum Nissanka played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 127 runs in the second innings to secure the historic victory for Sri Lanka. Also on ABP Live | IND vs BAN: Who Is India's Test Vice-Captain? BCCI's 'Unclear Decision' Leaves Fans Confused Sri Lanka's win in ENG vs SL 3rd Test has dramatically altered World Test Championship (WTC) points table, propelling them up the standings. Meanwhile, ...
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Sri Lanka sniff win against England in 3rd Test, reach 94/1 in 219 chase | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pathum Nissanka's impressive unbeaten fifty positioned Sri Lanka for a potential victory over England in the third Test at the Oval on Sunday. By the end of third day's play, Sri Lanka stood at 94 for 1, requiring only 125 more runs to achieve the win and end a streak of seven consecutive Test defeats by England.Dimuth Karunaratne was dismissed for eight when he was caught and bowled by Chris Woakes after a drive hit his pad and ballooned into the air. However, Nissanka continued his excellent form, remaining unbeaten at 53, having reached his second fifty of the match by powering debutant Josh Hull through covers for his seventh four in just 42 balls.Meanwhile, Kusal Mendis made the most of several loose deliveries to score an unbeaten 30, which included 24 runs from boundaries...
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2nd Test: Joe Root hits record ton as England close in on series win over Sri Lanka | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England firmly established their dominance in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's on the third day of the match. With a massive target of 483 runs to chase, Sri Lanka found themselves in a precarious position, ending the day at 53-2.Joe Root's remarkable performance was the highlight of the day as he scored his 34th Test century for England, surpassing Alastair Cook's record of 33 Test hundreds. Root's innings of 103 in the second innings, coupled with his 143 in the first, showcased his exceptional batting prowess and cemented his place as England's greatest centurion in Test cricket.Sri Lanka's pursuit of the daunting target got off to a shaky start as they lost the wickets of Nishan Madushka and Pathum Nissanka early in their second innings. Dimuth Karunaratne (23) an...
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