Tharupathi Welmilla, Author at www.srilankasports.com

SL v AFG, 1st T20I – Pathirana’s late magic with the ball seals a dramatic win for Sri Lanka

February 17, 2024 Tharupathi Welmilla 0

What a thrilling contest! Sri Lanka celebrates a commanding 4-run triumph over Afghanistan in the RDICS at Dambulla. Earlier, Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field first. Sri Lanka’s opening four wickets were dismissed […]

SL v AFG, 3rd ODI – Sri Lanka seals series 3-0 with dominant win over Afghanistan

February 14, 2024 Tharupathi Welmilla 0

Sri Lanka clinched the series 3-0 with a comprehensive victory by 7 wickets against Afghanistan in the third ODI match at Pallekele. Earlier, Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first. Rahmat Shah and […]

SL v AFG, 2nd ODI – Sri Lankan Bowlers deliver a Masterclass in Pallekale

February 11, 2024 Tharupathi Welmilla 0

It was a spectacle from the Sri Lankan bowlers as their magical spells quickly took the last 7 wickets, securing a 155-run victory over Afghanistan at Pallekale. Earlier, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected […]

SL v AFG, 1st ODI – Pathum Nissanka’s Double Century Seals the Deal

February 9, 2024 Tharupathi Welmilla 0

Pathum Nissanka’s unbeaten 210-run innings surpassed Sanath Jayasuriya’s previous record of 189 runs and marked his highest individual score in ODIs at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium against Afghanistan. Earlier, Afghanistan won the toss and […]

SL v AFG, One-off Test – Afghanistan Ends Day Strong at 199/1, Trails by Just 42

February 4, 2024 Tharupathi Welmilla 0

After the first innings by Sri Lanka, Afghanistan began their second innings with Ibrahim Zadran and Noor Ali Zadran at the crease. They built a partnership of 106 runs for the first wicket before Asitha […]

SL v AFG, One-off Test – Day 3 Highlights – Sri Lanka innings limited for 439

February 4, 2024 Tharupathi Welmilla 0

On Day 03 at Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground Colombo, Sri Lanka lost their last wickets at regular intervals. Today, Sri Lanka only managed to score 29 runs for the innings, and Sadeera Samarawickrama scored […]

SL v AFG, One-off Test – Day 2 Highlights : Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal showed their Masterclass

February 3, 2024 Tharupathi Welmilla 0

Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal Shine Bright, Lighting Up Day 2 With Their Masterclass. Both players scored centuries and built up a 232-run partnership, which was finally broken by Naveed Zadran. Mathews scored 141 runs, […]

SL v ZIM, ICC Under 19 World Cup – Sri Lanka’s all-round performance overpowers Zimbabwe

January 21, 2024 Tharupathi Welmilla 0

Sri Lanka recorded their first victory in the Under 19 cricket world cup by beating Zimbabwe by 39 runs on DL. Sri Lanka asked to bat first, and they were in trouble by loosing three […]

SL v ZIM – 3rd T20I, Sri Lanka won the T20I Series against Zimbabwe by 2-1

January 18, 2024 Tharupathi Welmilla 0

Sri Lanka easily chased down the target and won the T20I series 2-1 against Zimbabwe at RPICS. Earlier, SL won the toss and elected to bowl first, limiting ZIM’s innings to 82 in 14.1 overs. […]

SL v ZIM – 2nd T20I, Zimbabwe seals a thrilling victory against Sri Lanka

January 17, 2024 Tharupathi Welmilla 0

It was a memorable moment for Zimbabwe as they defeated Sri Lanka by 4 wickets in the last moment of the match. In the first innings, SL lost their opening 4 wickets quickly. However, Charith […]