SL vs PAK 2nd Test: Sri Lanka finish Day 1 on 315/6 as Oshada Fernando and Dinesh Chandimal hit fifties
Dickwella, along with Wellalage, would see through the remainder of the day, as Sri Lanka headed to stumps at 315/6.
Jul 24, 2022, 23:36 PM IST
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella stand firm to pull off a draw in 1st Test
Dickwella and Chandimal forged a 99-run partnership for the unbroken seventh wicket to snuff out Bangladesh's hopes of a victory. Dickwella made 61 not out while Chandimal was unbeaten on 39
May 19, 2022, 18:13 PM IST
India vs SL 2022: Ishan Kishan HOSPITALISED after being struck on head by bouncer during 2nd T20I
The incident happened in the fourth over of the Indian innings during the second T20I against Sri Lanka when a 146 kmph delivery hit Kishan on his helmet while the batter was trying to play a pull shot.
Feb 27, 2022, 08:59 AM IST
Rohit Sharma close to BIG T20 landmark: TOP stats preview for India vs SL 1st T20, in pics
Team India will take on Sri Lanka in first of three T20 internationals in Lucknow on Thursday (February 24). Skipper Rohit Sharma needs just 37 more runs to become highest run-getter in T20 international. In these collection of pictures, we bring you stats preview of first India vs SL T20.
Feb 24, 2022, 09:35 AM IST
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 1st ODI: Dinesh Chandimal, Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka fifties help hosts win
The hosts, however, rode on vital contributions by their batsmen – particularly the troika of Dinesh Chandimal, Pathum Nissanka and Charith Aslanka to easily reach 300/5 with nine balls remaining.
Jan 17, 2022, 07:13 AM IST
LPL 2021: Dambulla Giants defeat Colombo Stars in a nail-biting thriller
Dambulla Giants defeated Colombo Stars by 1 run in the Lanka Premier League on Saturday. Batting first, Dambulla Giants posted a total of 138 for 9 in their 20 overs.
Dec 12, 2021, 12:21 PM IST
WI vs SL 2nd Test, Day 2: Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjay de Silva battle after Kraigg Brathwaite ton
Left hanging on 99 overnight, West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite completed his ninth Test century to place his team in a strong position at stumps on the second day of the second Test against Sri Lanka. Brathwaite needed only two balls at the start of the day to reach his first century since July 2018. Brathwaite was the 16th player in test history to be stranded on 99 overnight and he maintained a streak as all 16 have been converted into hundreds. Brathwaite's 103-run eighth-wicket partnership with Rahkeem Cornwall helped the West Indies to 354 as it batted first after losing the toss. At stumps, Sri Lanka was 136-3, 218 runs behind. We take a look at best of the action from the second day's play of the second Test between Sri Lanka and West Indies.
Mar 31, 2021, 12:00 PM IST
'Come on Chandi, throw your wicket away': Joe Root sledges Dinesh Chandimal, the Lankan obliges
Skipper Joe Root had a fantastic outing with the bat as he completed a double century in the first encounter and followed it up with another fine century at Galle, the venue for the second Test. The calm and composed English batsman was on top of his game both with the bat and in the field.
Jan 26, 2021, 15:30 PM IST
Dinesh Chandimal scores highest unbeaten 354 for Sri Lankan Army
Dinesh Chandimal's mammoth score today took the Sri Lankan Army to reach 642 for eight wickets on the second-day play.
Aug 26, 2020, 22:56 PM IST
Dimuth Karunaratne to lead Sri Lanka's full-strength Test squad against Pakistan
Opener Dimuth Karunaratne will lead the 16-member full-strength Sri Lanka squad in the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, beginning December 11 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Nov 29, 2019, 16:00 PM IST
Sri Lanka's upcoming tour of Pakistan will go ahead as planned: ICC
Hours after naming second string squads for their proposed tour, Sri Lanka Cricket had said in a statement that they need to "reassess" their plan after receiving a warning from the Prime Minister's Office about a possible terror threat to the team.
Sep 19, 2019, 19:42 PM IST
Dinesh Chandimal recalled in Sri Lanka squad for 1st New Zealand Test
All-rounder Angelo Mathews has also been picked up for the first Test against New Zealand after recovering fully from a hamstring injury that forced him to miss the series against South Africa, ESPNcricinfo reported.
Aug 09, 2019, 15:58 PM IST
South Africa seek to continue home dominance as ailing Sri Lanka visit
Proteas supremacy has been built around a fierce fast-bowling attack and lively wickets, the opposite of the conditions they faced when they lost 0-2 in Sri Lanka last July.
Feb 12, 2019, 14:16 PM IST
Sri Lanka drop captain Dinesh Chandimal for South Africa tour
Chandimal scored just 24 runs at an average of 6 as Sri Lanka suffered a 0-2 Test series defeat in Australia, extending the team's winless run to seven matches.
Feb 06, 2019, 12:25 PM IST
Fiery Mitchell Starc returns to form with five-wicket haul against Sri Lanka
Kusal Perera did not return to bat for the touring side after being hit on his helmet and leaving the field.
Feb 03, 2019, 12:45 PM IST
Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal banking on pitch help to level series
Chandimal was of the view that the pitch for Manuka Oval's debut Test match resembled the ones back home, known to be low on bounce and provide assistance for slow bowlers.
Jan 31, 2019, 13:18 PM IST
Australia crush Sri Lanka by innings and 40 runs in Brisbane
Resuming at 17-1 Saturday, Sri Lanka’s hopes of saving the match were dealt a heavy blow when Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis fell in consecutive overs from Cummins at the start of the day.
Jan 26, 2019, 13:53 PM IST
Bowlers put Australia in command in Brisbane Test against Sri Lanka
Pat Cummins and Jhye Richardson were the pick of the Australian bowlers, as Sri Lanka was bundled out in just 56.4 overs.
Jan 24, 2019, 17:03 PM IST
India inspired Sri Lanka seek history in Australia
India justified their top ranking by beating Tim Paine's men 2-1 earlier this month, ending their agonising 71-year wait for a test series victory in Australia.
Jan 23, 2019, 18:11 PM IST
New Zealand on brink of second Test win against Sri Lanka
The first game in the two-match series ended in a damp draw in Wellington last week.
Dec 29, 2018, 14:50 PM IST
