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New Zealand in command against Sri Lanka in Dunedin
New Zealand take command of the first Test against Sri Lanka with a strong display on day three of their match to edge 308 runs ahead of the tourists in Dunedin.
Dec 12, 07:37
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Mitchell Johnson: Top five bowling spells
Following his retirement, Sports Mole looks back on five of Mitchell Johnson's most impressive bowling spells at international level.
Nov 17, 13:09
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Kusal Perera ton helps Sri Lanka reach 368
Kusal Perera hits a century to lead Sri Lanka to a score of 368-4 in the fifth one-day international against Pakistan.
Jul 26, 13:01
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Sri Lanka need 288 to level Pakistan series
Azhar Ali's 79 leads Pakistan to a first-innings total of 287-8 in the second one-day international against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.
Jul 15, 13:13
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Dinesh Chandimal knock takes Sri Lanka to 255
An unbeaten knock of 65 from Dinesh Chandimal takes Sri Lanka to 255-8 off their 50 overs in the first one-day international with Pakistan.
Jul 11, 08:19
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Sri Lanka all out, Pakistan need 377 runs in second innings to win deciding Test
Imran Khan takes five wickets to bowl Sri Lanka out for 313 in their second innings, giving Pakistan a target of 377 to win the third Test.
Jul 6, 06:47
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Sri Lanka in control against Pakistan on day three
Sri Lanka move 291 runs ahead of Pakistan at the close of play on day three of the third Test in Pallekele.
Jul 5, 12:34
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Sri Lanka progress halted by Pakistan
The loss of two wickets late on before tea halts Sri Lanka's charge, leaving them on 155-4 against Pakistan on day one of the third Test.
Jul 3, 09:37
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Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by seven wickets in Colombo
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the second Test in Colombo.
Jun 29, 07:02
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Pakistan move into slender lead at lunch
Sri Lanka drop Azhar Ali but take the wickets of Younes Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq as Pakistan advance to 244-4 at lunch on day four of the second Test.
Jun 28, 08:22
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Pakistan trailing Sri Lanka by 115 runs at lunch
Sri Lanka remain in control of day three of the second Test against Pakistan, as the visitors trail by 115 runs at lunch.
Jun 27, 07:35
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Sri Lanka build big lead against Pakistan
Angelo Mathews and Kaushal Silva pile on the runs to leave Sri Lanka 166 ahead at the end of day two in the second Test against Pakistan.
Jun 26, 18:09
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Sri Lanka continue to dominate against Pakistan on day two
Sri Lanka surpass Pakistan's first-innings total of 138 with seven wickets to spare at lunch of day two.
Jun 26, 06:56
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Sri Lanka end Mohammad Hafeez, Azhar Ali partnership early in second Test
Sri Lanka stunt Pakistan's attack by taking two big wickets to leave the tourists on 70-2 at lunch on day one of the second Test in Colombo.
Jun 25, 06:33
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Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in first Test
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the first Test thanks to an emphatic bowling display by Yasir Shah.
Jun 21, 10:32
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Pakistan edge closer to result in Galle
Pakistan move closer to beating Sri Lanka in the first Test after being left with a run-chase of just 89 runs after the tea break.
Jun 21, 09:30
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Pakistan take two Sri Lanka wickets after tea on day two of first Test
Sri Lanka's Kaushal Silva scores 80 not out on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan to lead the hosts to 178-3.
Jun 18, 12:31
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Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Daredevils IPL clash abandoned
The IPL match between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Delhi Daredevils is abandoned seven ball into the second innings due to heavy rain.
May 17, 15:15
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Ambati Rayudu, Kieron Pollard lead Mumbai Indians to victory
Ambati Rayudu and Kieron Pollard lead Mumbai Indians over the line as they clinch a five-wicket win over the Delhi Daredevils.
May 5, 19:17
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Rajasthan Royals too strong for Delhi Daredevils
Ajinkya Rahane scores an unbeaten 91 to lead the Rajasthan Royals to victory over the Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League.
May 3, 18:16
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Delhi Daredevils edge past Kings XI Punjab
Sumeet Agarwal and Yuvraj Singh hit half-centuries to lead Delhi Daredevils to their first win of the Indian Premier League season against Kings XI Punjab.
Apr 15, 18:15
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Tim Southee's four wins it for the Rajasthan Royals
Tim Southee hits a four from the final ball to seal a three-wicket win for the Rajasthan Royals over the Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League.
Apr 12, 13:58
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Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews blames nerves for poor batting display
Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews believes that nerves were behind his side's "worst" World Cup performance as they suffered a nine-wicket loss to South Africa.
Mar 18, 09:56
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South Africa bowl out Sri Lanka for 133-10
South Africa are set a target of 134 as they look to overcome Sri Lanka at the quarter-final stage of the Cricket World Cup.
Mar 18, 06:59
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Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath "50-50" for World Cup quarter-final against South Africa
Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews says that Rangana Herath has a "50-50" chance of playing against South Africa in their World Cup quarter-final.
Mar 17, 08:12
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Angelo Mathews suffers Achilles injury
Angelo Mathews confirms that he suffered an Achilles problem during Sri Lanka's 148-run win over Scotland.
Mar 11, 11:57
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Australia through to World Cup quarter-finals with win over Sri Lanka
Australia beat Pool A rivals Sri Lanka by 64 runs to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
Mar 8, 11:33
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Joe Root: England "hurting" following defeat to Sri Lanka
England batsman Joe Root admits that the team is "hurting" following their nine-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka at the World Cup.
Mar 1, 09:28
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Angelo Mathews "relieved" by Sri Lanka win over Afghanistan
Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews admits that he is "relieved" by his side's four-wicket win over Afghanistan at the World Cup.
Feb 22, 10:15
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Sri Lanka survive Afghanistan scare in World Cup clash
Sri Lanka narrowly defeat minnows Afghanistan in their World Cup clash in Dunedin as they secured a four-wicket win thanks to Mahela Jayawardene and Thisara Perera.
Feb 22, 05:43
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New Zealand clinch 98-run victory over Sri Lanka in World Cup opener
New Zealand start their World Cup campaign with a 98-run win over Sri Lanka in their Pool A match in Christchurch.
Feb 14, 06:00
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New Zealand, Sri Lanka ODI hit by rain
The third one-day international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka is rained off.
Jan 17, 06:32
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Sri Lanka set New Zealand 219 to win first one-day international
Mahela Jayawardene scores a century but Sri Lanka can only set a target of 219 in the first ODI against New Zealand in Christchurch.
Jan 11, 01:43
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Fitness doubt Lasith Malinga named in Sri Lanka World Cup squad
Sri Lanka provisionally name feared paceman Lasith Malinga in their 15-man World Cup squad despite doubts over his fitness, but Ajantha Mendis is left out.
Jan 7, 15:18
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Sri Lanka struggle in reply on day one of second Test against New Zealand
New Zealand take control of the second Test on day one as they reduce Sri Lanka to 78-5 in their first innings, after being bowled out for 221.
Jan 3, 06:05
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Sri Lanka fight back on day one against New Zealand
Sri Lanka take five wickets in the afternoon session against New Zealand on day one to establish control of the second Test at Wellington.
Jan 3, 02:54
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New Zealand clinch eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in first Test
New Zealand secure an eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Christchurch to take a 1-0 lead in their series.
Dec 29, 03:50
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Southee stars to leave Sri Lanka all out
Tim Southee takes three wickets before lunch to leave Sri Lanka all out for 407 after their second innings against New Zealand.
Dec 29, 00:48
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Dimuth Karunaratne century gives Sri Lanka hope against New Zealand
Sri Lanka give themselves a glimmer of hope of salvaging a result from the first Test against New Zealand as Dimuth Karunaratne scores an impressive century at Christchurch.
Dec 28, 05:50
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Maiden Dimuth Karunaratne century keeps New Zealand at bay
Dimuth Karunaratne reaches his first Test century to keep Sri Lanka alive in the first Test of their series against New Zealand at Christchurch.
Dec 28, 03:04
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