Charith Asalanka: News

16 Mar 2024

Pathum Nissanka

Pathum Nissanka boasts highest ODI average among SL batters: Stats

Sri Lanka's batting sensation Pathum Nissanka continued his golden run as on Friday (March 15), he smoked a match-winning century against Bangladesh in the second ODI in Chattogram.

2nd ODI: Charith Asalanka hammers a valiant 91 versus Bangladesh

Charith Asalanka was at his best for Sri Lanka cricket team in the second ODI versus Bangladesh in Chattogram. The middle order batter smoked his 12th ODI half-century and his third 50-plus score against the Bangla Tigers.

SL beat Bangladesh in second ODI, level series 1-1: Stats

Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in the second ODI at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram. The visitors chased down 287 as Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka stepped up with crucial knocks to see them home.

15 Mar 2024

Taskin Ahmed

Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed completes 100 ODI wickets: Decoding his stats

Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed is the latest bowler to enter the 100-wicket club in ODI cricket.

15 Mar 2024

Pathum Nissanka

2nd ODI: Nissanka slams his maiden ODI ton against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka played a sensational knock against Bangladesh in the second ODI in Chattogram.

13 Mar 2024

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis slams his 29th ODI fifty, clocks this record

Kusal Mendis played a crucial knock of 59 in the first ODI versus Bangladesh in Chattogram on Wednesday.

Will Bangladesh bounce back against Sri Lanka? 2nd T20I preview 

After clashing in the high-scoring thriller, hosts Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are set to meet in the 2nd T20I in Sylhet.

Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in 1st T20I; Samarawickrama, Ali shine

Sri Lanka narrowly beat Bangladesh by three runs in the opening T20I to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Sadeera Samarawickrama shines versus Bangladesh, registers his highest T20I score

Sri Lanka's star batter Sadeera Samarawickrama gave Bangladesh bowlers a hard time in the opening T20I in Sylhet.

Bangladesh eye maiden T20I series win against Sri Lanka: Preview

Bangladesh are set to host Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series, starting on March 4, in Sylhet.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, T20Is 2024: Decoding key stats

Bangladesh are gearing up to host Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series, starting on March 4.

28 Feb 2024

Wanindu Hasaranga

Charith Asalanka replaces Hasaranga as SL captain for Bangladesh T20Is

Charith Asalanka will lead Sri Lanka in the first two T20Is against Bangladesh, replacing regular captain Wanindu Hasaranga, who remains suspended. The T20I series will commence on March 4 in Sylhet.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, T20Is 2024: Decoding key stats

Sri Lanka host Afghanistan in a three-match series, starting February 17. All three matches will be held at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.

14 Feb 2024

Mohammad Nabi

ICC ODI Rankings: Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi scripts history

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has claimed the No. 1 spot among all-rounders in the latest ICC Men's ODI Rankings.

Sri Lanka humble Afghanistan in 2nd ODI, seal series: Stats

Sri Lanka thrashed Afghanistan in the second ODI held in Pallekele by 155 runs.

2nd ODI, Charith Asalanka shines with 97* versus Afghanistan: Stats

Charith Asalanka was at his dominant best for Sri Lanka against Afghanistan in the second ODI in Pallekele.

Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka in final-over thriller, level series 1-1

Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on January 16.

Charith Asalanka slams his fifth T20I fifty: Key stats

Sri Lanka batter Charith Asalanka stepped up for them in the 2nd T20I at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

Sri Lanka host Zimbabwe in second ODI: Preview and stats

With the opening game being washed out, the three-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe has been reduced to a two-match affair.

Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka hammers his third ODI century: Stats

Sri Lanka cricket team batter Charith Asalanka played a crucial knock for his side in the first ODI versus Zimbabwe on Saturday in Colombo.

06 Nov 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Bangladesh claim their maiden World Cup win over Sri Lanka

Bangladesh claimed their second win of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup after beating Sri Lanka in Delhi.

06 Nov 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

World Cup: Ton-up Asalanka guides SL to 279 against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka racked up 279 against Bangladesh in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

06 Nov 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka slams his maiden World Cup ton

Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka has slammed his maiden century in One Day Internationals.

29 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC Cricket World Cup, Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: Statistical preview

Match 30 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup will see the battle between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.

21 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup: Sadeera Samarawickrama clocks his second fifty-plus score

A well-paced half-century from Sadeera Samarawickrama powered Sri Lanka to an emphatic five-wicket triumph over Netherlands in Match 19 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

21 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Sri Lanka beat Netherlands, register maiden win in 2023 WC 

Sri Lanka defeated Netherlands by five wickets to register their first victory in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

08 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

World Cup: Pathirana, Rajitha, Jansen register this unwanted bowling record

South Africa thrashed Sri Lanka by 102 runs on Saturday to kick-start their campaign in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

07 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup: Asalanka and Shanaka slam fifties versus SA

Charith Asalanka and Dasun Shanaka scored fifties for Sri Lanka against South Africa in match number 4 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Saturday.

16 Sep 2023

Asia Cup

IND vs SL, Asia Cup Final: Decoding key player battles

India are up against Sri Lanka in the blockbuster final of the 2023 Asia Cup.

15 Sep 2023

Pathum Nissanka

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.