Sri Lanka Cricket Team: News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kusal Mendis slams 93* versus England in first ODI: Stats
Sri Lankan batter Kusal Mendis missed out on his seventh century in ODI cricket.
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.
How have England fared versus Sri Lanka in ODIs?
England are gearing up to meet hosts Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI series.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sri Lanka announce squad for T20I series against Pakistan
Sri Lanka have announced their squad for the impending three-match T20I series against Pakistan.
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.
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.
Pakistan win T20I Tri-series trophy with Sri Lanka rout: Stats
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in the T20I Tri-series final on Saturday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.