Zimbabwe consolidate lead after Raza’s seven

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Sikandar Raza’s career-best seven-wicket haul put Zimbabwe in firm control on the third day in Harare, before rain intervened once again to again towards the end of day’s play. Raza’s 7 for 113 was instrumental in bowling out Sri Lanka for 293, with the hosts picking a 113-run lead, which they extended to 175 by the end of Wednesday (January 29).

Zimbabwe-Sri Lanka share honours on Day 2

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Steady showers hastened the close of play on the second day of the final Test between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka in Harare with the game in the balance. Replying to a challenging total of 406, Lankan openers put on a solid foundation through a partnership of 94 which included a wicketless afternoon session.

Sean Williams ton caps Zimbabwe’s day in Harare

27 Jan 2020 - 0     - 145

A strong middle-order performance led by Sean Williams’ sparkling century gave Zimbabwe the honours on the opening day of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka at Harare. Williams put on a frenetic 159-run partnership with Sikander Raza to shift the fortunes drastically towards the hosts after they had threatened to implode at one point, having slipped to 133/4. The partnership first set their base with a good mix of caution and aggression

England beat South Africa by 191 runs to take series 3-1

27 Jan 2020 - 0     - 76

England bowled South Africa out for 274 runs on Monday to win the fourth test at The Wanderers by 191 runs and ensure an emphatic 3-1 series victory. Mark Wood took four wickets as the home team crumbled in the evening session after threatening to offer stoic resistance earlier in the day.

After 200, Mathews looks to 10,000 runs

26 Jan 2020 - 0     - 182

When Angelo Mathews arrived at the crease with Sri Lanka on 92 for 2–still 266 runs behind Zimbabwe’s first innings total of 358–he knew he had to play a long hand if they were to take control of the match. Physically, however, it proved demanding as he had just recovered from a terrible diarrhoea.

Mathews back in top 20 after Harare double-century

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Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews is back among the top 20 batsmen in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after helping his side win by 10 wickets in Harare to take a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series against Zimbabwe.

Sri Lanka go 1-0 with comprehensive win

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Sri Lanka’s bowlers were rewarded for their toil on the final day of the first Test in Harare, bowling Zimbabwe out for 170, which in turn set their batsmen a mere 14 runs to chase to go 1-0 in the two-Test series.

Mathews double ton gives Sri Lanka chance to push for victory

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Concussion substitutes can have a significant say in the outcome of a Test. Marnus Labuschagne helped Australia draw the Ashes Test at Lord’s and now is a permanent fixture in the Australian setup. By the end of day four in Harare on Wednesday (January 22), uncapped Brian Mudzinganyama found himself with a sudden and nerve-wracking opportunity. With Kevin Kasuza ruled out of the first Test because of a concussion, the responsibility fell on the s

Mendis, Mathews hand Sri Lanka advantage

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Captain Angelo Mathews struck an unbeaten 92 as Sri Lanka posted 295 for four at the close of the third day of the first test against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, putting his side in the driving seat at the Harare Sports Club.

Embuldeniya picked his second five-wicket haul

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Contributions from Sikandar Raza and Donald Tiripano helped Zimbabwe to reach a respectable 358 all out against Sri Lanka on Monday (January 20). Craig Ervine’s 85 ensured the hosts moved to steadily to 260 for 5 in the first session but Sri Lanka struck late with three wickets to keep things in check. At stumps Sri Lanka were 42 for the loss of Oshada Fernando.

Fifties galore for Zimbabwe on slow-moving day in Harare

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On a slow-moving opening day, Zimbabwe went to stumps at 189 for 2 against Sri Lanka in the first Test in Harare on Sunday (January 19). Prince Masvaure, Kevin Kasuza and Craig Ervine scored half-centuries to frustrate the visitors as they toiled away in front of the partisan crowd.

Stokes wins Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy

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England all-rounder Ben Stokes has won the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Player of the Year after a fabulous 12 months that saw him play a decisive role in England’s dramatic victory at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 along with a host of other memorable performances

Kusal Janith dropped for Zimbabwe

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The national selectors sprung a major surprise by dropping Durban hero Kusal Perera from the 15-man squad to face Zimbabwe in a two-match Test series starting this Sunday. Perera who played one of the best Test innings in the history of the game—an unbeaten 153 to take Sri Lanka over the line against South Africa from a seamingly an impossible position has been axed. The decision comes as a huge shock given that he was not given a game in the two

SLC terminates contract of Hathurusingha

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Sri Lanka to play two Tests in Zimbabwe

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Sri Lanka’s cricket team will leave for Zimbabwe on Thursday to play a two-match Test series -- the first since the African host nation’s suspension was lifted by the ICC.

Kohli praises ’clinical’ India for T20 series win over Sri Lanka

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Skipper Virat Kohli Friday hailed India’s clinical start to the year after they completed a 78-run, series-clinching win over Sri Lanka in the third Twenty20 international. Openers KL Rahul, who top-scored with 54, and Shikhar Dhawan, who hit 52, put on 97 for the opening wicket as India amassed 201 for six after being put in to bat in Pune.

Sri Lanka bowl first as Mathews returns

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Zimbabwe to host Sri Lanka for two tests in hastily arranged tour

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Zimbabwe have announced a hastily arranged tour by Sri Lanka for two test matches to be played in Harare this month as coach Lalchand Rajput says they are ready for a “new beginning”.

Kohli aces another chase as India thrash Sri Lanka in Indore

08 Jan 2020 - 0     - 704

India captain Virat Kohli orchestrated yet another successful chase as his team thrashed Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the second Twenty20 International to go 1-0 up in the three-match series in Indore on Tuesday. Shardul Thakur claimed three wickets in one over to help restrict Sri Lanka to a below-par 142-9 with only Kusal Perera (34) managing a decent score on a traditionally high-scoring ground.

Burns could miss Sri Lanka tour with ankle injury

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England opener Rory Burns is a doubt for England’s two-test tour of Sri Lanka in March as he faces surgery on an ankle ligament injury sustained playing football in South Africa.

Lyon roars as Australia crush New Zealand to sweep series

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Spinner Nathan Lyon took 10 wickets for the match as Australia underlined their absolute dominance of New Zealand with a crushing 279-run victory in the third test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday to sweep the series 3-0.

Warner nears century as Australia build big lead in Sydney

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Warner nears century as Australia build big lead in Sydney

India’s T20 against Sri Lanka abandoned due to rain

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The first of the three Twenty20 internationals between India and Sri Lanka at Guwahati was called off due to rain on Sunday. It started raining at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium after India captain Virat Kohli had won the toss and opted to field.

New Zealand on the chase after Labuschagne’s double ton in Sydney

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New Zealand made a secure start after a Marnus Labuschagne double century lifted Australia to a massive 454 first innings total in the third Test on Saturday. The rock-solid number three reached his highest Test score of 215 in Sydney with the Australians dismissed just before tea on the second day.

Pope gives sputtering England a late lift

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Ollie Pope hit a half-century to give England a late boost after they struggled against a disciplined South African bowling attack on the first day of the second Test against South Africa at Newlands on Friday.

Labuschagne ton as Australia take advantage of weakened Kiwis

03 Jan 2020 - 0     - 79

Marnus Labuschagne hit his fourth century in just 14 Tests to guide Australia into a commanding position against virus-hit New Zealand on the opening day of the third Test in Sydney on Friday.

Angelo Mathews picked for India T20Is

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Sri Lanka have recalled veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews into their 16-man squad for the forthcoming T20I series against India starting January 5 in Guwahati. The 32-year-old, who has been plagued by injury concerns over the last couple of years, hasn’t played a T20I since August 2018.

South Africa beat England by 107 runs to win first test

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South Africa swept to a 107-run victory over England on the fourth day of the first test at Centurion Park on Sunday after taking seven wickets in the second session to go ahead in the four-match series.

Australia rout New Zealand by 247 runs, seal series

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Spinner Nathan Lyon grabbed four wickets as Australia completed a crushing 247-run victory on day four of the Boxing Day test against New Zealand on Sunday to claim an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

Stunned New Zealand fight to save second Australia Test

28 Dec 2019 - 0     - 209

New Zealand were facing a massive run chase to save the second Test and the series after they were dismissed for 148 in Melbourne on Saturday, with Australia batting again to rub salt in the wounds and extend their lead. At the close on day three, the home team were 137 for four, building on their first innings 467 to be 456 runs in front.