Asia Cup 2025 - Points Table

The last match, to be played between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan at Abu Dhabi, will now determine which two among these two sides and Sri Lanka will go through to the Super Fours.

Nuwan Climbs to No.6 in ICC T20I Bowling Rankings

Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has made significant progress in the ICC Men’s T20I Bowling Rankings, rising six places to secure the No.6 position.

Patchy, shaky Sri Lanka thrive on luck

Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup journey is already showing a familiar pattern of inconsistency. Their clinical victory over Bangladesh last Saturday had fans excited about a genuine title defence. Yet, on Monday against Hong Kong China,

World Athletic Championship Javelin throwers Sumeda and Rumesh line up today

Sri Lanka’s javelin heroes, Sumeda Ranasingha and Rumesh Tharanga, are set to compete today in the Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ qualification rounds at the 20th World Athletic Championships in Tokyo, Japan.

India and Pakistan Record Victories in SAFF U-17 Boys’ Preliminary Round

Defending champion India and Pakistan secured convincing victories yesterday in the preliminary round of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under 17 Boys Tournament 2025.

Havelock’s FLYHISPORTS rugby academy catches them young

FLYHISPORTS Rugby Academy, Sri Lanka’s first internationally collaborated rugby institution, founded and led by Cedric Anthony, marked its first anniversary on July 6, 2025 after bringing together over 950 budding players at a

President’s girls and St. Thomas’ boys best at hockey

Boys’ school St. Thomas’ College, Matale and girls’ school President’s Balika Vidyalaya, Nawala won the hockey segment at the 2025 All-Island School Games organized by the Ministry of Education, featuring school teams from all

Maliban, MAS Casualine crowned Mercantile volleyball champs

Maliban Sports Club and MAS Casualine Sports Club ended as the men’s and women’s champions respectively at the 2025 Mercantile Volleyball Super League Tournament which concluded at the Albert F. Peiris Indoor Stadium in

Thomians escape to victory as Royal sailors miss target

Sailors from S. Thomas’ College won the overall title at the 10th Royal-Thomian Sailing Regatta in what was said to be an anxious edge of-the seat finish on the Bolgoda Lake last week.

Asia Cup 2025 - Points Table

Updated team rankings and net run rate after Sri Lanka and UAE win against Hong Kong and Oman.

Nissanka fifty helps SL edge sloppy HK in a thriller

Sri Lanka were made to work much harder than they would have liked before sealing a nervy four-wicket win over Hong Kong China in their second Asia Cup match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium last night.

14th world record & third world title for Duplantis

History-maker Armand Duplantis soared to his 14th world record with his final attempt as the Swedish superstar continued his pole vault domination by winning a third consecutive world title.

Sri Lanka survive Hong Kong scare in Dubai; Snuryakumar’s men proceed to next round as UAE beat Oman

UAE beat Oman by 42 runs in Abu Dhabi in the first of the twin Asia Cup clashes on Monday (15). The result meant that India secured a place in the Super Four with a match in hand while making the UAE-Pakistan clash on September 17 a virtual knockout.

Sri Lankan seniors win silver

Sri Lanka enjoyed a historic outing at the BWF World Senior Championships 2025, clinching three silver medals at the prestigious tournament held at the Eastern National Sports Training Centre in Pattaya, Thailand.

PCB threatens Asia Cup pullout over referee handshake row

The board accuses referee Andy Pycroft of neglecting duties as India-Pakistan handshake row sparks major tournament dispute

Teams confirmed for T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Nepal

Papua New Guinea won the final spot at next year’s Global Qualifier, with 10 teams chasing a place at the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales.

PCB breaks silence on ’no handshake’ controversy, lodges protest against India

Pakistan filed an official complaint after India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, refused post-match handshakes. PCB called this against the spirit of sports.

Strong Sri Lanka face struggling Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025

Sri Lanka will look to build on their perfect start in Asia Cup when they take on a struggling Hong Kong in Dubai on Monday.

Asia Cup 2025 points table:

India qualified for the Super 4 round of the Asia Cup 2025 after winning their first two match in a comprehensive manner. India won their first match of the competition by thrashing UAE followed by a win against arch-rivals Pakistan.

No handshakes as India beat Pakistan in Asia Cup T20

India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup on Sunday as the neighbours met for the first time since a military conflict between them in May, but tensions simmered after the match as India’s players left the field without shaking hands.

Asia Cup 2025 points table:

Defending champions in the T20 format, Sri Lanka now head to Dubai for their next clash against Hong Kong on Monday.

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.

South Africa inflict record defeat on New Zealand

New Zealand suffered their biggest defeat in history as they were beaten 43-10 by South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Wellington.

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.

Karting in Sri Lanka changes gears

At a glittering launch at Waters Edge at Battaramulla on Thursday, David Peiris Group of Companies and its partner Speed Bay introduced the Sodikart kart in Sri Lanka. It meant that karting will now feature what is said to be enhanced performance and improved safety with the participants eligible for the Sodi World Series according to its promoters who said it marked the beginning of a new era in motorsports in Sri Lanka.

Weekend Sports Action for Sri Lankan Fans: Brace yourself for Manchester Derby, India vs Pakistan and more

Sri Lankan sports fans are preparing for one of the most exciting weekends of 2025 as football, cricket, and athletics dominate screens from September 13–14.

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.

Asia Cup 2025 points table:

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.

Grudge battle, body blows await Sri Lanka, Bangladesh

Sri Lanka will launch their Asia Cup 2025 campaign this evening in Abu Dhabi against Bangladesh, fielding a three-pronged pace attack in a contest that already carries the feel of a knockout.