Angelo Mathews: News

15 Sep 2023

Charith Asalanka

Who is Sri Lanka's match-winner Charith Asalanka? Decoding his stats

Sri Lanka are through to the finals of the 2023 Asia Cup with a thrilling two-wicket win over Pakistan (DLS method) in their last Super Fours game.

Angelo Mathews smokes his ninth Test fifty versus Pakistan: Stats

Veteran Sri Lankan batter Angelo Mathews slammed a fighting fifty against Pakistan in the recently-concluded second and final Test in Colombo.

27 Jul 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's Noman Ali rattles SL with career-best seven-fer: Stats

Pakistan's left-arm spinner Noman Ali has scripted history with a career-best seven-wicket haul against Sri Lanka in the recently concluded second and final Test.

27 Jul 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan rout SL with their biggest win in away Tests

Pakistan claimed an innings win against Sri Lanka in Colombo. The visitors, having won by four wickets in Galle, sealed the 2nd Test by an innings and 222 runs.

24 Jul 2023

Naseem Shah

SL vs PAK, 2nd Test: Naseem, Abrar rattle hosts

Sri Lanka have been bundled out for their lowest first-innings total (166) at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club in the ongoing second and final Test against Pakistan.

22 Jul 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

SL vs PAK, 2nd Test: Visitors aim to seal series

Pakistan claimed a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle to end their year-long drought in Tests.

20 Jul 2023

Imam-ul-Haq

SL vs PAK: Imam-ul-Haq's timely fifty powers visitors to victory

Imam-ul-Haq hammered an important fifty as Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets in the first Test to go 1-0 up in the two-match series.

20 Jul 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan hammer Sri Lanka in 1st Test: Key stats

Pakistan have defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets in the first Test to go 1-0 up in the two-match series.

1st Test, Day 1: Dhananjaya, Mathews rescue SL; Shaheen impresses 

Sri Lanka recovered from turbulence on Day 1 of the 1st Test against Pakistan at the Galle International Stadium.

Mathews slams 39th Test fifty, completes 1,500 runs against Pakistan

Middle-order batter Angelo Mathews once again rescued Sri Lanka with the bat, putting in all his experience.

14 Jul 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Test series: Decoding key player battles

Hosts Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan in a two-Test series, starting July on 16.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Test series: Statistical preview

Sri Lanka are gearing up to host Pakistan in a two-Test series, starting July 16 in Galle.

SL vs AFG, 1st ODI: Hosts meet Rashid Khan-less visitors

Sri Lanka will host Afghanistan in the opening match of the three-match series.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan ODIs: Here is statistical preview

Sri Lanka are gearing up to host Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series, starting June 2.

Sri Lanka beat Ireland in second Test: Key stats 

Sri Lanka won the second and final Test against Ireland by an innings and 10 runs, whitewashing the series 2-0.

2nd Test: Sri Lanka dominate Day 4 proceedings versus Ireland

Sri Lanka are on top of Ireland, dominating Day 4 of the second Test with the bat before claiming two Irish wickets (54/2).

Angelo Mathews slams his 15th Test hundred: Key stats

Veteran Sri Lankan star Angelo Mathews became the fourth centurion for his side in the ongoing second Test versus Ireland in Galle.

SL vs IRE, 2nd Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI

After outclassing Ireland in the first Test, Sri Lanka will be hoping to wrap up the series when they take the field for the second clash at the Galle International Stadium starting on April 24.

NZ vs SL: Visitors eye win in high-stake 3rd ODI 

New Zealand will host Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI of the series on Friday (March 31).

NZ vs SL, 2nd ODI: Hosts aim to seal series 

After registering a record 198-run win in the opener, New Zealand will look the seal the three-match series versus Sri Lanka in the second ODI on Tuesday (March 28).

NZ vs SL, ODIs 2023: Presenting the statistical preview

Sri Lanka will have redemption in mind as they gear up to meet hosts New Zealand in a three-match ODI series, starting March 25.

20 Mar 2023

Dinesh Chandimal

Dinesh Chandimal smokes his 25th Test fifty, surpasses Arjuna Ranatunga 

Veteran Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal scored a fighting half-century in his side's second innings in the ongoing second and final Test versus New Zealand.

NZ vs SL, 2nd Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI

New Zealand and Sri Lanka will be facing off in the 2nd Test match to be held at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.

Williamson's ton powers New Zealand to thrilling win versus SL

Sri Lanka's hopes of qualifying for the ICC World Test Championship final have been shattered as New Zealand beat them by two wickets in the opening Test.

NZ vs SL: Mathews shines, Christchurch Test hangs in balance

The ongoing opening Test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka continues to hang in balance.

NZ vs SL: Angelo Mathews clocks his 14th Test century

Veteran Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews brought up his 14th Test ton in the ongoing series opener versus New Zealand.

Angelo Mathews races to 7,000 Test runs: Decoding his stats

Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews scored a 47-run knock on Day 1 against New Zealand in the first Test at the Hagley Oval and in the process, he crossed 7,000 runs in the format.

NZ vs SL, Test series: Here is the statistical preview 

New Zealand are gearing up to host Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, starting March 9.

NZ vs SL, Test series 2023: Presenting the statistical preview

New Zealand and Sri Lanka will be gearing up for a two-match Test series, starting March 5 at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

15 Jul 2022

Pakistan Cricket Team

SL vs PAK, Tests: Decoding the stats of Angelo Mathews

All-rounder Angelo Mathews is one of Sri Lanka's clutch performers in the longest format.

11 Jul 2022

Dinesh Chandimal

SL's Pathum Nissanka ruled out of second Test: Here's why

In a major development, Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka has been ruled out of the second Test against Australia underway in Galle.

10 Jul 2022

Dinesh Chandimal

SL vs AUS: Chandimal's 118* puts the hosts in command

Sri Lankan batters grounded Australia on Day 3 of the second Test in Galle.

SL vs AUS: Decoding the incredible run of Angelo Mathews

Sri Lanka's middle-order batter Angelo Mathews scored a vital 52 (117) on Day 3 of the ongoing second Test against Australia at the Galle International Stadium.

SL vs Australia, 2nd Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI

Post a nightmarish defeat in the first outing, Sri Lanka will face Australia in the second Test in Galle, starting July 8.

07 Jul 2022

Cricket News

Four new COVID-19 cases detected in SL squad: Details here

In a major development, the Sri Lankan cricket team has been hit by fresh COVID-19 cases on the eve of the second Test against Australia, starting July 8.

All-rounder Angelo Mathews ruled out of Galle Test: Details here

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews missed the third day's play of the concluded first Test against Australia in Galle.

Angelo Mathews voted ICC Player of the Month (May 2022)

The International Cricket Council (ICC) named Sri Lankan cricketer Angelo Mathews the men's Player of the Month for May.

06 Jun 2022

ICC Test Rankings

ICC Test Rankings: Litton Das scripts history; Mushfiqur moves up

Senior Bangladeshi batters Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das have made significant gains in the latest ICC Test Rankings.

Sri Lanka thrash Bangladesh, win Test series 1-0: Records broken

Sri Lanka clinched a 10-wicket win on the fifth day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka.

Angelo Mathews smashes 13th Test century: Decoding the numbers

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews smashed his 13th Test ton on Day 4 of the ongoing Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka.

Dhaka Test, Day 4: Hundreds from Mathews, Chandimal overpower Bangladesh

Day 4 belonged to Sri Lanka given they were the better side in both batting and bowling departments.

BAN vs SL, 1st Test: Mathews' 199 headlines Day 2

Sri Lanka fought their way against Bangladesh to rack up 397 in the first innings in Chattogram.

Chattogram Test, Day 1: Mathews' 114* powers SL to 258/4

Sri Lanka dominated the Day 1 proceeding against Bangladesh in the first Test underway in Chattogram.

West Indies vs Sri Lanka, T20Is: Presenting the major details

West Indies and Sri Lanka are all set to face each other for three T20Is, starting March 3.

25 Jan 2021

England Cricket Team

England win Galle Test, rout Sri Lanka 2-0: Records broken

England defeated hosts Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second and final Test at the Galle International Stadium.

Angelo Mathews smashes 11th career Test ton: Records broken

Veteran Sri Lankan batsman Angelo Mathews brought up his 11th career Test century in the ongoing Day 1 of the second Test against England in Galle.

Mathews returns as SL name squad for England Test series

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a 22-member squad for the upcoming Test series against England.

18 Dec 2020

Kusal Mendis

Angelo Mathews ruled out of South Africa Test series

Sri Lanka have named an expanded 22-man squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa and England.

IPL 2020 auction: Five foreign players who could be snubbed

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 auction is set to be held on December 19 in Kolkata.

29 Nov 2019

Dinesh Chandimal

Sri Lanka name full-strength Test squad for Pakistan tour

Sri Lanka are all set to tour Pakistan as the country would be hosting a Test series for the first time in 11 years.

2019 World Cup: Sri Lanka set India a 265-run target

The Sri Lankan cricket team set India a 265-run target in match number 44 of the ICC World Cup 2019 at Headingley in Leeds.

Sri Lanka beat England: Here are the records broken

England's impressive run was halted by Sri Lanka in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2019.

Angelo Mathews threatens retirement after being sacked as captain

Sri Lanka's veteran cricketer, Angelo Mathews, is hurt with his country's cricket board for sacking him from the ODI captaincy.

Players to watch out for in Asia Cup 2018

The Asia Cup 2018 kicked off today in the UAE with Bangladesh locking horns with Lankans.

Asia Cup 2018: All about Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka

Injury-hit Bangladesh will face a stern test against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2018 opener.

Suspended Gunathilaka to miss ODIs due to misconduct

Sri Lanka's opening batsman, Danushka Gunathilaka, has been left out of the squad for the upcoming 5-match ODI series against South Africa, starting July 29.

27 Feb 2018

Dinesh Chandimal

Nidahas Trophy 2018: Angelo Mathews ruled out

After having lost Asela Gunaratne to injury for the upcoming Nidahas trophy, Sri Lanka have now been dealt with a severe blow.

Sri Lanka: Angelo Mathews reappointed as limited-overs captain

All-rounder Angelo Mathews has been reappointed as Sri Lanka's limited-overs captain, less than 6 months after stepping down from the post.

Unhappy SL Sports Minister recalls Sri Lanka's ODI squad

Pollution in the national capital, is making Sri Lankan players sick but that wasn't the reason behind Sri Lankan Sports Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara stopping 9 cricketers from travelling to India.

03 Dec 2017

Virat Kohli

International cricket's top run scorers in a calendar year

Did you know the tally of 2,500 runs in a calendar year has been achieved just 13 times in the history of international cricket?

Sri Lanka Cricket to cooperate with ICC in corruption probe

The Sri Lanka Cricket board has said that it has asked all players and staff to cooperate with the ICC's anti-corruption investigation, which was initiated after allegations by a former player.