[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a match where 667 runs were scored in 96 overs, Peoples Leasing & Finance prevailed over Pan Asia Bank (PABC) by 03 wickets, in the 01st National Development Bank (NDB) Trophy, MCA “C” division 50 Over, white ball, League Tournament 2020, continued last week-end, 01st & 02nd February. PABC, batting first hammered 337 for […]
“CBL-Munchee”Trophy, MCA “D” division, 40 Over League Tournament 2020
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Debutants, Mode Engineering created a huge upset when they eliminated the Group B winner, Ansell Lanka by 04 wickets, to book a place in the semi-finals, in the 01st “CBL-Munchee” Trophy, MCA “D” division, 40 Over League Tournament 2020, continued last week-end, 01st & 02nd February. In the other 03 quarter finals, as expected Maliban […]
Distribution of 8,000 Cricket balls to School’s
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sri Lanka Cricket last week completed the , to cricket playing schools, which takes part in the ongoing Under 19 School Cricket Tournament. The Ball Distribution Scheme, which saw a significant investment was conducted under the guidance of the President of SLC Mr. Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee in collaboration with the School Cricket […]
MCA ACADEMY TOURNAMENT -SPONSORSHIP CHEQUE HANDING OVER
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The MCA Cricket Development Committee together with the MCA Tournament Committee will conduct the 14th edition of the Inter Academy U-13 & U-15 30 Over Tournaments 2019 from 07th to 21st December 2019. The tournaments are held in culmination of MCA Cricket Academy’s 17th Anniversary Celebrations. DFCC Bank has come forward to sponsor the tournament […]
SLC and SLT join hands to construct a new cricket ground
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) signed an MOU recently to build a cricket ground on a 36 acre land, which belongs to the SLT Campus in Padukka. Under the MOU, SLT will do the initial preparation work of the ground, whilst SLC will build cricketing facilities. Among the work, SLC will […]
After 10 Years Pakistan set to Play Test Series in Home
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] After more than 10 years, Test cricket will return to Pakistan in December when Sri Lanka will play their World Test Championship matches in Rawalpindi and Karachi. The first Test will be played at the Pindi Cricket Stadium from 11-15 December, while the second Test will be held at the National Stadium from 19-23 […]
KJP half century steers to SL to 142
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Half century from Kusal Janith Perera and cameos from Bhanuka Rajapaksha and Avishka Fernando helped Sri Lanka post 141 in their 20 overs in the 3rd and Final T20 at the MCG. Finch won the toss and elected to field first. The opening pair of Niroshan Dickwella and Kusal Mendis didn’t last long as Dickwella […]
SL thumped by Aussies by 9 wickets
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Another humiliating performance with the bat and ball saw Sri Lanka suffer a 9 wicket thumping in the 2nd T20 against Australia in Gabba. Sri Lanka made three changes from their last match. Avishka Fernando, Niroshan Dickwella and Isuru Udana were in for Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Oshadha Fernando and Kasun Rajitha. Malinga won the toss and […]
Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd T20 – Sri Lanka stumble for 117
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Another disappointing performance with the bat saw Sri Lanka stumble to just 117 runs after winning the toss and electing to bat first in the 2nd T20 against Australia in Gabba. Sri Lanka made three changes from their last match. Avishka Fernando, Niroshan Dickwella and Isuru Udana were in for Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Oshadha Fernando and […]
SL U19’s shine on drawn test against Bangladesh
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”32527,32526″][vc_column_text]All round performance by both batsmen and the bowlers ended a successful first youth test against Bangladesh at Barisal Divisional Stadium today. All four days of the game were affected by rain as the match only lasted 132.3 overs. The visiting young lions won the toss and elected to bet first. Skipper Nipun […]
Crucial 2nd T20 to take place tomorrow
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The visiting lions were thrashed by a dominating performance by the Aussies in the first T20 in Adelaide last Sunday. Sri Lanka must win the 2nd T20 in order to keep the series alive. It was a bad day at the office for the lions on Sunday. From winning the toss and deciding to field […]
Warner Century secured victory for Aussies
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It was an horrible day with the ball for the visiting lions as the Australians put together a dominating performance to register a massive 134 run victory in the first T20 at Adelaide today. Skipper Malinga won the toss and elected to field first. Things started off well with both Pradeep and Malinga bowling good […]