Australia U19 prevail in last-ball thriller

Australia U19 prevailed over traditional rivals England U19 with a thrilling last-ball two-wicket win in the ICC U19 World Cup encounter played at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley, South Africa today (23).

Lakmal sets up Sri Lanka win in first Test against Zimbabwe

Suranga Lakmal took four for 27 to set up Sri Lanka for a 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the first Test in Harare on Thursday.

NZ edge past Sri Lanka in last over thriller

Kristian Clarke stroked a six off the penultimate ball of the game to seal a three-wicket win for New Zealand Under-19 over Sri Lanka Under-19 in their ICC Under-19 World Cup Group ‘A’ match played at Bloemfontein today (22).

Paro FC held to a 3-3 draw by Defenders

Defenders FC of Sri Lanka held Paro FC of Bhutan to a thrilling 3-3 draw in their AFC Cup Continental Club Football Tournament preliminary round first-leg encounter worked off at the Racecourse Grounds in Reid Avenue today (22).

Mathews double ton gives SL chance to push for victory

Angelo Mathews struck his highest Test score with an unbeaten double century today (22), as Sri Lanka left Zimbabwe battling to save the series opener going into the final day at Harare.

SL U19 fast-bowler Matheesha unsure about speed of ’’fastest’’ delivery

Sri Lankan Under-19 pace bowler Matheesha Pathirana was ‘unsure’ about the speed at which he bowled during the opening match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup against India Under-19 played in Bloemfontein, South Africa on Sunday.

India U19, Bangladesh U19 record second wins

India U19 and Bangladesh U19 recorded their second successive wins in the U19 Cricket World Cup on Tuesday (21).

Wanidu, Minod steers CCC to title

A quick-fire knock by Minod Bhanuka, who made 58 in 38 balls, and an unbeaten 60 in 34 balls by Wanidu Hasaranga helped CCC to record a thrilling four-wicket win over Chilaw Marians CC in the final of the Premier T20 inter-club cricket tournament played at the SSC ground on Friday (21).

Innings win for Trinity

Trinity College made it two in a row when they beat Nalanda College by an innings and 2 runs in their 2nd Mahela-Sanga Challenge Trophy Under 19 cricket encounter which concluded at the Asgiriya Stadium in Kandy on Tuesday (21).

Mathews, Mendis hand Sri Lanka advantage

Angelo Mathews and Kusal Mendis both struck measured half centuries as Sri Lanka reached 295 for four at close of play on a stodgy third day of the first Test against Zimbabwe in Harare on Tuesday (21).

England thrash SA to take series lead

England won the third Test today (20) but made heavy weather of wrapping up South Africa’s tail on the last day at St. George’s Park to go 2-1 up in the series after a dominant innings and 53-run victory.

Windies make it two in two

West Indies Under-19 recorded their second win in as many games as they beat England Under-19 by 71 runs on the DLS method in their Under-19 Cricket World Cup Group ‘B’ matchup at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley, South Africa today (20).

Ervine misses century but Tiripano helps Zimbabwe to excellent second day

Craig Ervine fell short of a century before Donald Tiripano contributed with the bat and then removed Sri Lankan opener Oshada Fernando to complete an excellent second day of the first Test for Zimbabwe against Sri Lanka in Harare.

India down Sri Lanka by 90 runs

India launched their defence for the ICC Under-19 World Cup title by defeating Sri Lanka by 90 runs in their Group ‘A’ opening fixture worked off at the Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein, South Africa today (19).

India outplay Australia to clinch ODI series

A sparkling century by Rohit Sharma and inspired bowling helped India to a series-clinching seven-wicket win over Australia in the third one-day international today (19).

Kasuza fifty on debut for patient Zimbabwe

Opener Kevin Kasuza struck a half century on debut as Zimbabwe eased to 189 for two at the close on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Harare today (19).

Stokes, Pope put England on top

Centuries by Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope, followed by two late wickets, put England in a dominant position on the second day of the third Test against South Africa at St. George’s Park today (17).

Airmen stun CH 39-22 at Ratmalana

Air Force Sports Club made full use of their home advantage to register their first victory in the Dialog Rugby League defeating CH & FC by 39 points (four goals, one try and two penalties) to 22 points (two goals, one try and one penalty) at Ratmalana today (17). The winners led 27-8 at the breather.

Army – Police ends in stalemate

Army SC (four tries, three conversions) and Police SC (four tries, three conversions) had to settle for a 26-26 stalemate in their final match of the opening round of the Dialog Inter-Club Rugby League worked off at the Navy Grounds in Welisara today (17).

Injury-hit CR face tough task against Navy

An injury-hit CR & FC Team will take on a buoyant Navy SC outfit in their Dialog Inter-Club ‘A’ Division League Rugby Tournament first-round encounter at Longden Place tomorrow (18).

Ghafari six gives Afghanistan U19 stunning win

An impressive bowling return of 6 for 15 by spinner Shafiqullah Ghafari and half tons from Imran Mir and Ibrahim Zadran helped Afghanistan 19 pull off a stunning seven wicket win over host South Africa U19 in the first match of the ICC U19 World Cup played at Kimberley on Friday.

Clash of the Titans

Kandy Sports Club are set to face Havelock Sports Club in what is expected to be their toughest fixture so far in this season’s Dialog Rugby League tournament, at Havelock Park tomorrow (6.30p.m).

Stokes, Pope regain advantage for England in third Test

World cricketer of the year Ben Stokes survived three reviews by South Africa as he and Ollie Pope regained the initiative for England on the first day of the third Test at St George’s Park on Thursday.

Stumbling CH face Air Force at Ratmalana

CH & FC are scheduled to face eighth-placed Air Force Sports Club in their match-week seven fixture of the Dialog Rugby League 2019/20 at Ratmalana tomorrow (17).

Sooriyapperuma, Iroshan out with injuries

Police Sports Club are facing major injury worries as flanker Udara Sooriyapperuma and centre Iroshan Silva have been ruled out of their final fixture of the Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament’s first round against Army Sports Club at Welisara tomorrow (17).

Ragama CC end campaign on winning note

Ragama CC ended their SLC Premier T20 Inter-Club Cricket Tournament league campaign on a winning note with a 31-run win over CCC in their match worked off at the P. Sara Oval today (15).

Stokes named ICC player of the year after landmark 2019

Ben Stokes was Wednesday named the International Cricket Council player of the year, capping an unforgettable 2019 for the swashbuckling England all-rounder that included a match-winning knock at the World Cup.

Australia thrash India by 10 wickets

Australia openers David Warner and Aaron Finch both hit centuries to complement their bowlers’ inspired display as the touring side handed out a 10-wicket thrashing to India in the opening one-day international in Mumbai today (14).

Kusal Perera left out of SL Test Squad

Sri Lanka’s Durban hero Kusal Janith Perera was left out of the Sri Lanka Test Squad that will leave for Zimbabwe on Thursday while former Captain Suranga Lakmal returned having missed the tour of Pakistan last month.

Mathilda Karlsson targetting final round at Tokyo Olympics

She may be the first ever showjumper representing Sri Lanka to qualify for the Olympics, but Mathilda Karlsson has targeted more than just participation at this year’s Tokyo games.