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Sri Lanka Cricket Team: News

11 Feb 2026
ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup 2026: Can Oman challenge SL in Pallekele?

Sri Lanka and Oman will lock horns in Match 16 of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 12.

08 Feb 2026
ICC T20 World Cup

T20 WC 2026: Maheesh Theekshana's three-fer helps SL beat Ireland

Sri Lanka kicked off their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a win over Ireland at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

08 Feb 2026
Wanindu Hasaranga

Wanindu Hasaranga becomes SL's highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup

Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga starred in Sri Lanka's 20-run win in their opening ICC T20 World Cup 2026 encounter at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

08 Feb 2026
ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup 2026: SL begin campaign by beating Ireland

Co-hosts Sri Lanka kicked off their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a win over Ireland at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

08 Feb 2026
Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis slams his third half-century in T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka racked up 163/6 against Ireland in Match 6 of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

07 Feb 2026
Dasun Shanaka

Dasun Shanaka wants flatter pitches in 2026 T20 World Cup

Sri Lankan cricket captain Dasun Shanaka has linked his team's recent batting struggles to spin-friendly pitches at home.

07 Feb 2026
Kusal Mendis

T20 WC, Sri Lanka vs Ireland: Preview and stats

Sri Lanka will take on Ireland in the sixth match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

07 Feb 2026
Dasun Shanaka

T20 WC: SL replace injured Eshan Malinga with Pramod Madushan

Sri Lanka have announced the replacement of injured pacer Eshan Malinga with Pramod Madushan for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

05 Feb 2026
ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka bank on home advantage

The 2026 ICC T20 World Cup is just around the corner, and co-hosts Sri Lanka are gearing up for the tournament with home advantage.

04 Feb 2026
Wanindu Hasaranga

How Wanindu Hasaranga has fared in T20 World Cup: Stats

Wanindu Hasaranga will lead Sri Lanka's spin attack in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.

04 Feb 2026
Sam Curran

Sam Curran embraces flexible role in England's T20I success

Sam Curran, the star England all-rounder, has expressed his satisfaction with his flexible role in the team.

03 Feb 2026
Harry Brook

3rd T20I: Bethell, Jacks decimate Sri Lanka with stellar spells 

England defeated Sri Lanka by 12 runs in the nail-biting third and final match to complete a 3-0 clean sweep in the T20I series.

03 Feb 2026
Sam Curran

England trump SL in low-scoring 3rd T20I to complete whitewash 

England defeated Sri Lanka by 12 runs in a nail-biting third and final T20I of the series in Pallekele, completing a clean sweep of the three-match T20 series.

03 Feb 2026
Sam Curran

Sam Curran shines versus SL, hammers his second T20I fifty

England were restricted to a meager 128/9 in the third and final T20 T20I of the series against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

03 Feb 2026
Ben Duckett

Dushmantha Chameera scripts records with his maiden T20I fifer: Details 

Sri Lankan pacer Dushmantha Chameera made the ball talk in the third and final T20I against England at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

03 Feb 2026
Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis becomes second Sri Lankan with 100 T20I caps 

Star Sri Lankan batter Kusal Mendis has accomplished a major milestone by becoming just the second player from his country to complete 100 appearances in the T20I format.

03 Feb 2026
Dasun Shanaka

Kamindu Mendis included in SL's T20 WC squad: Details

Sri Lanka have announced a major shake-up in their 2026 ICC T20 World Cup squad by including Kamindu Mendis and dropping Dhananjaya de Silva.

02 Feb 2026
Adil Rashid

3rd T20I: Can Sri Lanka avoid whitewash against formidable England? 

Sri Lanka will take on England in the third and final T20I of the series at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday (February 3).

02 Feb 2026
England Cricket Team

Eshan Malinga's T20 World Cup participation in jeopardy: Here's why

Sri Lankan cricketer Eshan Malinga will miss the third T20I against England due to a dislocated shoulder.

02 Feb 2026
Harry Brook

England's Harry Brook completes 50 sixes in T20Is: Key stats

England won the second T20 International match against Sri Lanka, winning by six wickets via DLS method in Palekelle.

02 Feb 2026
Tom Banton

England's Tom Banton slams his 3rd half-century in T20Is: Stats

Tom Banton's unbeaten half-century helped England pull off a brilliant DLS chase, beating Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second T20 international at Pallekele.

01 Feb 2026
Pathum Nissanka

England beat Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I, seal series: Stats

England downed Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I of the three-match series at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.

01 Feb 2026
Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler becomes most-capped England player across formats: Stats

Star batter Jos Buttler has become the most-capped player for England in international cricket.

31 Jan 2026
Jos Buttler

2nd T20I: Sri Lanka aim to bounce back versus England

The second T20I match of the series between Sri Lanka and England will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (February 1).

30 Jan 2026
Adil Rashid

England seal victory in 1st T20I versus Sri Lanka: Stats

England beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs (DLS method) in the 1st T20I of the 3-match series on Friday.

29 Jan 2026
England Cricket Team

1st T20I: SL, England clash in final T20 WC rehearsal

After a thrilling ODI leg, Sri Lanka and England are set to clash in the first T20I of a three-match series on January 30.

27 Jan 2026
England Cricket Team

England beat Sri Lanka in 3rd ODI, win series 2-1

England beat Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on January 27.

27 Jan 2026
England Cricket Team

Pavan Rathnayake converts maiden ODI 50-plus score into ton: Stats

Pavan Rathnayake, playing his fourth ODI for Sri Lanka, has raced to his maiden century in the format.

27 Jan 2026
Pathum Nissanka

SL's Pathum Nissanka slams his 18th ODI half-century: Stats

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka played a solid knock against England in the third and final ODI at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

27 Jan 2026
Harry Brook

Harry Brook scripts records with 57-ball ODI hundred vs SL

England skipper Harry Brook was at his destructive best in the third and deciding ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

27 Jan 2026
England Cricket Team

Jacob Bethell gets to his fifth ODI fifty: Stats 

England batting sensation Jacob Bethell put on a brilliant show in the third and deciding ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

27 Jan 2026
Joe Root

Joe Root completes 7,500 ODI runs with 20th hundred: Stats 

Joe Root scripted a ton of records with his 20th hundred in the ODI format.

26 Jan 2026
Joe Root

3rd ODI: Sri Lanka take on England in series decider 

Sri Lanka and England are set to clash in the third and final ODI of their three-match series at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on January 27.

25 Jan 2026
Charith Asalanka

Harry Brook slams 'worst pitch' after second SL-ENG ODI

England captain Harry Brook has slammed the Khettarama pitch in Colombo as "probably the worst pitch I've ever played on."

24 Jan 2026
Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler surpasses 5,500 runs in ODIs: Decoding his stats

Jos Buttler has added another feather to his illustrious cap for England in ODIs.

24 Jan 2026
Joe Root

Joe Root slams successive ODI fifties versus Sri Lanka: Stats

Joe Root hit a match-winning 75-run knock versus Sri Lanka to help England win the 2nd ODI in Colombo on Saturday.

24 Jan 2026
England Cricket Team

England down Sri Lanka, level ODI series 1-1: Key stats

The England cricket team defeated Sri Lanka in the 2nd ODI held at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Saturday.

24 Jan 2026
Dhananjaya de Silva

Dhananjaya de Silva goes past 4,000 List A runs: Stats 

Sri Lankan all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva has gone past 4,000 runs in List A cricket.

23 Jan 2026
Charith Asalanka

2nd ODI: Can England bounce back vs Sri Lanka? 

Sri Lanka and England will clash in the second ODI of their three-match series at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday, January 24.

22 Jan 2026
England Cricket Team

Sri Lanka pip England in 1st ODI: Report and stats

In a nail-biting 1st ODI, Sri Lanka held their nerves to down England at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday.

22 Jan 2026
Joe Root

Joe Root hammers his 44th half-century in ODIs: Key stats

England batter Joe Root hit a 61-run knock versus Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Thursday.

22 Jan 2026
Ben Duckett

1st ODI, Ben Duckett hits 62 versus Sri Lanka: Stats

England batter Ben Duckett hit a 62-run knock versus Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Thursday.

22 Jan 2026
Adil Rashid

1st ODI, Adil Rashid claims three-fer versus Sri Lanka: Stats

England spinner Adil Rashid shone for his side in the 1st ODI against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

22 Jan 2026
Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis slams 93* versus England in first ODI: Stats

Sri Lankan batter Kusal Mendis missed out on his seventh century in ODI cricket.

21 Jan 2026
Charith Asalanka

Sri Lanka host England in 1st ODI: Preview and stats

The upcoming One Day International (ODI) series between Sri Lanka and England is more than just a cricketing contest.

21 Jan 2026
England Cricket Team

How have England fared versus Sri Lanka in ODIs? 

England are gearing up to meet hosts Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI series.

21 Jan 2026
Kusal Mendis

Charith Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in England ODI series

Team Sri Lanka has announced its ODI squad for the upcoming series against England, starting January 22.

19 Jan 2026
Cricket News

Malinda Pushpakumara becomes fourth Sri Lankan to 1,000 FC wickets

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Malinda Pushpakumara has achieved a major milestone by completing 1,000 wickets in First-Class cricket.

15 Jan 2026
Adil Rashid

T20 World Cup 2026: England's Pakistan-born players face visa delays

England's preparations for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 have hit a snag with visa delays for two of their players, Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed.

12 Jan 2026
Wanindu Hasaranga

Wanindu Hasaranga becomes 5th bowler with 150 T20I wickets: Stats

Sri Lanka leveled the three-match T20I series against Pakistan with a thrilling 14-run victory in a rain-affected match at Dambulla.

12 Jan 2026
Wanindu Hasaranga

Sri Lanka defeat Pakistan in rain-hit 3rd T20I, draw series

Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in a rain-hit 3rd T20I held at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.

10 Jan 2026
Fakhar Zaman

3rd T20I: Can Sri Lanka avoid series defeat versus Pakistan? 

Sri Lanka and Pakistan will be up against each other in the third and final T20I of the series on Sunday.

09 Jan 2026
Pakistan Cricket Team

2nd T20I between Sri Lanka and Pakistan gets called off

The 2nd T20I between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Dambulla on Friday has been called off because of heavy rain and bad weather.

08 Jan 2026
Pathum Nissanka

SL vs PAK, 2nd T20I: Match preview, head-to-head and stats

Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan in the second T20I of the series at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on January 9.

07 Jan 2026
Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan slams his 8th T20I fifty: Key stats

Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan shone for his side in the 1st T20I versus Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.

07 Jan 2026
Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan humble Sri Lanka in 1st T20I: Report and stats

Pakistan overcame Sri Lanka in the 1st T20I by six wickets at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.

07 Jan 2026
Pakistan Cricket Team

1st T20I: Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed floor SL with three-fers

Pakistan cricket team bowlers Salman Mirza and Abrar Ahmed floored Sri Lanka with respective three-fers in the first T20I at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.

07 Jan 2026
Vikram Rathour

T20 World Cup: Vikram Rathour joins SL as batting coach 

Former Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour has been appointed as the batting coach of the Sri Lankan national team.

06 Jan 2026
Dasun Shanaka

Sri Lanka announce squad for T20I series against Pakistan

Sri Lanka have announced their squad for the impending three-match T20I series against Pakistan.

30 Dec 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

T20 WC: Sri Lanka appoint Malinga as fast-bowling coach 

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed fast-bowling legend Lasith Malinga as the consultant-fast bowling coach for their national men's team.

17 Dec 2025
R Sridhar

Former India fielding coach R Sridhar joins Sri Lanka setup

Former Indian cricket team's fielding coach R. Sridhar has been appointed the fielding coach of Sri Lanka.

29 Nov 2025
Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan win T20I Tri-series trophy with Sri Lanka rout: Stats

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in the T20I Tri-series final on Saturday.

29 Nov 2025
Pakistan Cricket Team

T20I Tri-series final, Kamil Mishara slams 59 versus Pakistan: Stats

Sri Lanka's Kamil Mishara hammered a 59-run knock versus Pakistan in the final of the T20I Tri-series.

29 Nov 2025
Mohammad Nawaz

T20I Tri-series final, Mohammad Nawaz rattles SL with three-fer: Stats

Pakistan cricket team all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz rattled Sri Lanka with his spin show in the T20I Tri-series final on Saturday.

29 Nov 2025
Shaheen Afridi

Shaheen Afridi floors Sri Lanka in T20I Tri-series final: Details

Pakistan cricket team pacer Shaheen Afridi bowled well against Sri Lanka in the T20I Tri-series final on Saturday.

28 Nov 2025
Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Who will win T20I tri-series final?

The final of the 2025 Pakistan T20I Tri-Series pits hosts Pakistan against Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

28 Nov 2025
Pakistan Cricket Team

Salman Agha slams his 5th half-century in T20Is: Key stats

Pakistan's T20I captain Salman Agha's unbeaten 63 wasn't enough as Sri Lanka defeated his side by six runs in Match 6 of the T20I Tri-series in Rawalpindi.

28 Nov 2025
Babar Azam

Dushmantha Chameera claims his 2nd four-fer in T20Is: Key stats

Sri Lanka secured a spot in the final of the T20I tri-series against Pakistan after a thrilling six-run victory in Rawalpindi.

27 Nov 2025
Pakistan Cricket Team

Sri Lanka reach T20I Tri-series final after beating Pakistan: Stats

The Pakistan cricket team saw a 100% win record in the ongoing T20I Tri-series come to an end.

27 Nov 2025
Babar Azam

Babar Azam owns joint-most T20I ducks for Pakistan: Key stats

Babar Azam registered a duck against Sri Lanka in Match 6 of the T20I Tri-series on Thursday.