Sri Lanka cruise to six-wicket win over Bangladesh in Asia Cup T20

Former champions Sri Lanka launched their Asia Cup campaign in emphatic fashion on Sunday, cruising to a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi.

Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka need 140 runs to beat Bangladesh

After teetering on 11 for 3, Jaker and Shamim put on an unbeaten 86-run partnership for the sixth wicket to get Bangladesh to a total of 139 for 5.

Akram tells Pakistan, India to forget noise and ’enjoy’ Asia Cup clash

The Group A match in Dubai is the first clash on the cricket field between the countries since a military conflict four months ago took relations between the nuclear-armed neighbours to their lowest point in decades.

Record breaker Salt wants to be world’s best

Phil Salt has set his sights on becoming the ’’best in the world’’ as a T20 opener after smashing a record-breaking century in England’s 146-run victory over South Africa.

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While that result gives Pakistan a big boost to their net run rate, they still sit below India in the table after one match each.

Haris and bowlers help Pakistan rout Oman in Asia cup

Mohammad Haris hit a return-to-form half century before bowlers routed Oman as Pakistan opened their Asia Cup campaign with a 93-run win over Oman in Dubai on Friday.

Where the action unfolds: Venues that will host CWC25 games

From Guwahati’s roar to Colombo’s charm, five iconic stadiums will see action during ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Ex-team selector Pramodya over the moon

Sri Lanka step into the 2025 Asia Cup with a sense of genuine optimism and memories of 2022, when the islanders stunned the cricketing world to lift the trophy. Former chairman of team selectors Pramodya Wickremasinghe believes the current squad is well equipped to repeat that achievement.

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This was Hong Kong’s second defeat in two games, following on from their 94-run loss to Afghanistan in the tournament opener. Bangladesh were playing their first match and would be glad to start off with a convincing win.

Litton guides Bangladesh to win over Hong Kong in Asia Cup T20

Skipper Litton Das top-scored with 59 as Bangladesh beat a spirited Hong Kong by seven wickets in their first match of the Asia Cup on Thursday.

Historic all-female match official panel revealed for CWC25

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced a landmark moment in the history of the sport: an all-female Emirates ICC Panel of Match Officials will oversee the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

South Africa beat England by 14 runs in rain-marred 1st T20

Marco Jansen and Corbin Bosch took two wickets apiece as South Africa beat England by 14 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in a rain-marred first T20 in Cardiff on Wednesday.

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By chasing down the target so quickly, India have given their net run rate a huge boost. It sits at more than 10 after the match, with Pakistan and Oman still yet to begin their campaigns.

Key takeaways from Sri Lanka’s CWC25 squad

Here are the key talking points from Sri Lanka’s squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Kuldeep stars as ’clinical’ India crush UAE in Asia Cup T20

Kuldeep Yadav returned figures of 4-7 to lead holders India to a crushing nine-wicket win over hosts United Arab Emirates in their opening match of the Asia Cup on Wednesday.

All the squads for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

Hosts India were the first team to announce their 15-member squad for the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Sri Lanka squad for Women’s World Cup released

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has selected a 15-member squad to participate in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.

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Asia Cup 2025 points table: Updated team rankings and net run rate after Afghanistan beat Hong Kong in tournament opener

Hasaranga most wanted even half fit

Sri Lanka will be banking heavily on talismanic leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga when they open their Asia Cup T20 campaign against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi on Saturday in what promises to be a defining early clash of the tournament.

Afghanistan thrash Hong Kong in Asia Cup opener

Azmatullah Omarzai hammered a 20-ball fifty as Afghanistan thrashed Hong Kong by 94 runs in the opening match of the Asia Cup on Tuesday.

Asia Cup 2025 in UAE: Full schedule, match timings, and Sri Lanka’s fixtures

The wait is over. The Asia Cup 2025 kicks off today (September 9) in the UAE, with Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi to set the stage for three weeks of high-octane cricket.

Have Sri Lanka found its wildcard for Asia Cup?

Carries an air of elegance and unpredictability, dazzling crowds with sheer flair, Sri Lanka may have found its batting wildcard ahead of the Asia Cup gets underway on September 10.

Subrayen’s bowling action found to be legal

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that the bowling action of South Africa spinner Prenelan Subrayen has been found to be legal, and the player can continue bowling in international cricket.

Mishara’s 73 powers Sri Lanka to series victory over Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka clinched the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe with a dominant eight-wicket win in the decisive third match at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday (7).

Pakistan to host maiden T20I tri-series involving Afghanistan and Sri Lanka

The Pakistan Cricket Board will host its maiden T20I tri-series when Pakistan, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka feature in a three-nation tournament from 17 to 29 November.

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe:Decisive 3rd T20I clash in Harare today

The thrilling three-match T20I series between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will reach its climax today (September 7) with the decisive third and final T20 International at the Harare Sports Club. The match is set to begin at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Former India cricketer backs Sri Lanka as Asia Cup 2025 finalists

With just days left for the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 tournament set to happen in the UAE from September 9 to 28, Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra said Sri Lanka could very well be the team to make the finals alongside India.

England recall all-rounder for South Africa, Ireland T20I series

England have made changes to their squads for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa and Ireland.

Roshan Mahanama resigns from National Sports Council

Former Sri Lanka cricketer and international match referee Roshan Mahanama has resigned from his position as a member of the National Sports Council (NSC) with immediate effect, due to personal reasons.

Sikandar Raza becomes No. 1 ODI all-rounder for the first time

Zimbabwe’s star player Sikandar Raza has become the top-ranked all-rounder in the ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings for the first time in his career after a fine show in the two-match series against Sri Lanka in Harare.