England defeated Sri Lanka by 51 runs in a low-scoring Super Eight clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 147, Sri Lanka were bundled out for 95 in 16.4 overs, courtesy of an exceptional bowling performance by England’s attack. The hosts got off to a […]
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Zimbabwe stun hosts Sri Lanka to top Group B
A confident run chase led by Brian Bennett and captain Sikandar Raza helped Zimbabwe secure a six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, moving them to the top of Group B at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday. Chasing 179 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Zimbabwe reached the target with four wickets […]
Australia face uphill battle after defeat to Sri Lanka
KANDY: Australia are on the brink of elimination from the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after suffering an eight-wicket loss to Sri Lanka national cricket team in Kandy, leaving their chances of progression heavily reliant on multiple results and a significant improvement in net run rate. Read More: Sri Lanka beat Australia to seal T20 World Cup […]
Sri Lanka beat Australia to seal T20 World Cup Super Eight spot
Sri Lanka on Monday inflicted an eight-wicket defeat on Australia to seal Super Eight spot during the ongoing the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The victory marked Sri Lanka’s third in as many matches and propelled them into the Super Eights stage. Set to chase 182, the home side struck the winning runs for […]
Pakistan team lands in Sri Lanka for T20 World Cup
The Pakistan cricket team on Monday arrived in Sri Lanka for the T20 World Cup, which is set to begin on February 7. In a post on X, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that a 15-player squad had arrived in the country. Earlier, the national cricket squad departed from Lahore for Sri Lanka to […]
Banton, Brook help England battle past Sri Lanka to clinch series win
Tom Banton’s unbeaten half-century and Harry Brook’s explosive knock steered England to a series-winning six-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in a rain-affected Twenty20 clash on Sunday less than a week before the start of T20 World Cup. Put in to bat first, Sri Lanka posted 189-5, and England faced an adjusted target of 168 in […]
ICC unveils official anthem ‘Feel the Thrill’ for T20 World Cup 2026
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday released the official anthem for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, titled ‘Feel the Thrill’, ahead of the tournament scheduled in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Read More: Cricket fans are outraged at the official anthem for the ICC World The two-minute soundtrack was composed […]
SL boosts T20 World Cup security with eye on India-Pakistan games
Sri Lanka will deploy elite armed units to protect teams at next mon th’s T20 World Cup, part of enhanced security measures with a special emphasis on matches between perennial rivals India and Pakistan, officials have told AFP. The island is co-hosting the biennial cricket tournament with India and will hold 20 games between February […]
Sri Lanka ramps up security for T20 World Cup, focusing on India-Pakistan clash
Sri Lanka has announced enhanced security measures for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with special attention on matches between India and Pakistan, officials told AFP. The island nation is co-hosting the tournament with India, hosting 20 matches from February 7 to March 8. Read More: Pakistan to tour Sri Lanka in preparations for T20 World Cup Elite commando […]
England, Root test Sri Lanka’s home ODI success
Sri Lanka’s five-year unbeaten home series ODI run faces its stiffest test on Tuesday, with England levelling the series 1-1 and Joe Root again the key obstacle. Root has been England’s sheet anchor, posting half-centuries in both matches, with his back-to-the-wall 75 in Saturday’s second ODI laying the foundation for a five-wicket victory. “Joe’s unbelievable, […]