Sri Lanka’s campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 ended in disappointment after a heavy 61-run defeat against the New Zealand national cricket team at the R Premadasa Stadium on February 25. The loss officially knocked the co-hosts out of semifinal contention and capped off a dramatic collapse after a promising start to […]

Sri Lanka’s journey in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 came to a disappointing halt after a heavy defeat against New Zealand national cricket team at the R Premadasa Stadium on February 25. The 61-run loss officially ended Sri Lanka’s hopes of reaching the semifinals, making them the first team to be eliminated from […]

After declaring their innings at a commanding 602 runs, Sri Lanka’s bowlers took full control of the match, dismantling New Zealand for a meagre 88 runs in their first innings. On a pitch that offered plenty of runs for those willing to grind it out—evident from three centuries scored by Sri Lankan batsmen—the Kiwis struggled […]

New Zealand captain Tim Southee showcased his exceptional skills during the first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at Galle, further cementing his reputation as one of the best slip fielders in the game. Rarely do fast bowlers take up the slip position, but Southee has consistently proven that he is more than capable. […]

For the first time, the first Test of the two-match series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be extended to six days instead of usual five. The Sri Lankan cricket board officially confirmed this on Friday. The reason for it is due to an event of national importance on the island—Sri Lanka’s Presidential election […]