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Phillips hits 104 as New Zealand crush Sri Lanka

Sydney (AFP) - Glenn Phillips smashed a powerhouse 104 and Trent Boult grabbed four wickets as New Zealand swept past Sri Lanka by 65 runs in Sydney on Saturday to put them in pole position to make the semi-finals at the Twenty20 World Cup.

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Phillips hits 104 as New Zealand make 167-7 against Sri Lanka

Sydney (AFP) - Glenn Phillips smashed a top-class 104 to rescue New Zealand after they slumped to 15-3 against Sri Lanka in their T20 World Cup group game at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, helping his team reach 167-7.

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Marcus Stoinis smashes Australia to T20 win over Sri Lanka at record pace

Australia were on the brink but Marcus Stoinis’s 59 from 18 balls steered them to victory over Sri Lanka

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Ireland bat first in Sri Lanka T20 clash

Ireland will bat first against Sri Lanka in their Twenty20 World Cup clash at Bellerive Oval in Hobart after winning the toss.

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Sri Lanka, Netherlands win at T20 World Cup as Meiyappan bags hat-trick

Geelong (Australia) (AFP) - Karthik Meiyappan lit up the Twenty20 World Cup with a hat-trick Tuesday but it was in vain as Sri Lanka crushed the United Arab Emirates to get their campaign back on track, while the Netherlands toppled Namibia.

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UAE's Meiyappan takes only fifth-ever hat-trick at a T20 World Cup

Geelong (Australia) (AFP) - Karthik Meiyappan of the United Arab Emirates took the first hat-trick of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia on Tuesday and only the fifth ever in the history of the tournament.

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'Historic day' as Namibia stun Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup opener

Geelong (Australia) (AFP) - Jan Frylinck smashed 44 runs and took two wickets as Namibia hammered Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka by 55 runs to cause a major upset in the opening match of the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday.

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Cold weather a worry for Sri Lanka, Namibia at World Cup

Melbourne (AFP) - Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus expressed concern Saturday about the cold weather in Australia, but insisted the African nation could set the Twenty20 World Cup on fire by upsetting Sri Lanka in the tournament opener.

AFP

Sri Lanka surprise, Kohli comeback: Five Asia Cup talking points

Dubai (AFP) - Dasun Shanaka's Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 23 runs in Dubai on Sunday to clinch their sixth Asia Cup.

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Asia Cup 2022 final | Pakistan stand in way of Sri Lanka cricket's rebirth

Asia cup 2022 final will be played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on Sepetmeber 11, 2022

The Hindu

High hopes for underdogs Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final

Dubai (AFP) - Sri Lanka are poised for an unlikely Asia Cup victory over favourites Pakistan in Sunday's final after a giant-slaying streak through the tournament despite troubles at home.

AFP

India close to Asia Cup exit after Sri Lanka defeat

Dubai (AFP) - Sri Lanka produced an impressive run chase to down India by six wickets on Tuesday and leave their opponents staring at an early exit from the Asia Cup.

AFP

Asia Cup, Super 4 | Men in Blue on the brink of elimination after losing to Sri Lanka

However, Rohit’s dismissal triggered a slide as India added 63 runs after being 110 for three in the 13th over

The Hindu

Challenge to face world beaters India, says Sri Lanka's Shanaka

Dubai (AFP) - Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka on Monday said India's IPL experience and winning mindset makes them a challenging team to face as his side targets a place in the Asia Cup final.

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'Chase anything': Sri Lanka down Afghanistan in Asia Cup Super Four

Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) (AFP) - Kusal Mendis' fiery start and a key lower-order knock by Bhanuka Rajapaksa powered Sri Lanka to a four-wicket win over Afghanistan in their Asia Cup Super Four contest on Saturday.

The Hindu

Asia Cup 2022 ‘Super Four’ | Gurbaz’s dashing strokeplay takes Afghanistan to competitive total against Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan team remain unchanged while Afghanistan made one change to its side.

AFP

Sri Lanka opt to bowl against Afghanistan in Asia Cup Super Four

Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) (AFP) - Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka won the toss and elected to field first against Afghanistan in the opening match of the Asia Cup Super Four stage on Saturday.

AFP

Mendis, Shanaka put Sri Lanka into Asia Cup Super Four, knock out Bangladesh

Dubai (AFP) - Powerful innings by Kusal Mendis and skipper Dasun Shanaka helped Sri Lanka pull off a thrilling two-wicket win over Bangladesh to make the Asia Cup Super Four stage on Thursday.

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Asia Cup: Sri Lanka pips Bangladesh, enters playoffs

Kusal and Shanaka star in successful chase after spinner Theekshana’s good spell

AFP

Sri Lanka edge Bangladesh by two wickets to reach Asia Cup Super Four

Dubai (AFP) - Powerful knocks by Kusal Mendis and skipper Dasun Shanaka helped Sri Lanka pull off a thrilling two-wicket win over Bangladesh to make the Asia Cup Super Four stage on Thursday.

AFP

Shanaka looks to lift Sri Lankan morale with Asia Cup title

Dubai (AFP) - Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka on Friday said victory in the Asia Cup would lift the spirits of fans in the cricket-crazy island nation as it struggles through its worst economic crisis.

The Hindu

Young seamer Madushanka finds a place as Sri Lanka name strong squad for Asia Cup

Besides the the 21-year-old Madushanka, the squad also includes Ashen Bandara, who last represented Sri Lanka in July 2021 in a T20I against India.

AFP

Shanaka leads 20-man Sri Lanka squad for Asia Cup

Colombo (AFP) - Sri Lanka Friday named a 20-man squad led by Dasun Shanaka for the Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament starting later this month in the United Arab Emirates.

AFP

Carey gives Australia consolation ODI win over Sri Lanka

Colombo (AFP) - Wicketkeeper Alex Carey's unbeaten 45 and an inspired bowling performance helped Australia to a four-wicket consolation win over Sri Lanka in the fifth and final one-day international on Friday.

AFP

'Win for whole country' as Sri Lanka clinch Australia ODI series

Colombo (AFP) - Skipper Dasun Shanaka dedicated Sri Lanka's sensational series victory over Australia to the country's people as the island nation suffers its worst-ever economic crisis.

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