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It was the second consecutive match in which Sri Lanka’s batting failed to deliver, having been bundled out for 136 in a 10-wicket defeat against New Zealand on Saturday. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Karunaratne backs Sri Lanka batting to find form against Pakistan

In a topsy-turvy affair on Tuesday, Sri Lanka claimed a narrow win over outsiders Afghanistan in Cardiff.

07 Jun 2019 1:07 PM

Lasith Malinga hopes to remain in winning squad

Lasith Malinga has not won an ODI in a Sri Lanka shirt since their victory over Zimbabwe at Hambantota on 6 July 2017.

07 Jun 2019 11:59 AM

Unpredictable Pakistan and ragtag Sri Lanka will lock horns in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup at County Ground, Bristol on June 7. (Photo: afp/cricketworldcup/instagram)

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Players to watch out for in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka clash

Pakistan won their only World Cup in 1992 under the leadership of Imran Khan.

07 Jun 2019 11:37 AM

Sri Lanka have registered a remarkable comeback win against Afghanistan after having endured two World Cup warm up defeats at the hands of the Aussies and the Proteas.(Photo: afp/cricketworldcup/instagram)

ICC World Cup 2019: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka; DC's Dream11 Prediction

Unpredictable Pakistan have already justified their tag after having defeated formidable England by 14 runs.

07 Jun 2019 10:08 AM

Pakistan posted an impressive 348-8 against a potent England bowling attack, with fifties from veteran Mohammad Hafeez, Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed. (Photo:AFP)

Pakistan will be 'ruthless' against Sri Lanka, says Mickey Arthur

The notoriously unpredictable Pakistan side held their nerve to beat the hosts by 14 runs at Trent Bridge on Monday.

06 Jun 2019 12:14 PM

Sri Lanka registered their first win of the World Cup against Afghanistan after facing a massive defeat at the hands of New Zealand (Photo: File)

'Sri Lanka's experienced bowling unit key to victory': says Thisara Perera

Having crumbled to 136 all out against New Zealand three days ago, Sri Lanka made a strong start with the bat.

05 Jun 2019 2:36 PM

Jayawardene concerned by Sri Lanka's middle order

“The way Sri Lanka lost wickets... in the middle order is a real concern and there were too many soft dismissals,” said Jayawardene.

05 Jun 2019 11:21 AM

Nuwan Pradeep took down a total of four wickets and Sri Lanka won the match by 34 runs. (Photo: AFP)

Nuwan Pradeep and team praised on Twitter after stellar match

Sri Lanka emerged victorious over Afghanistan in perhaps the most dramatic clash of the tournament so far.

05 Jun 2019 10:59 AM

Sri Lanka made sure that victory did not come at their expense as Lasith Malinga bowled Hamid Hassan with a yorker four balls later. (Photo:AP)

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Struggling Lanka edges Afghanistan to win by 34 runs

Sri Lanka limped to 201 all out in the 37th over as Afghanistan grabbed 9 wickets for 57 runs to have a chance of pulling off a shock win.

05 Jun 2019 9:14 AM

Karunaratne and Kusal Perera settled quickly and grabbed the initiative, putting on 92 for the first wicket for the out-of-form side. (Photo: AFP)

ICC World Cup 2019: Sri Lanka collapse against Afghanistan

Gulbadin Naib won the toss and put SL in to bat, hoping to take advantage of the favourable conditions for bowlers in the Welsh capital.

04 Jun 2019 5:34 PM

Sri Lankan cricket is in something of a mess on and off the field, with a number of players and officials being charged with offences (Photo: ICC Cricket world cup/Facebook)

Afghanistan takes on Sri Lanka in clash of the underdogs

Both teams are big outsiders to reach the semifinals and started the tournament with losses.

04 Jun 2019 2:27 PM

The Sri Lankan team is totally down and out, the unit is totally clue-less and doesn’t have any idea about what changes should it make to make sure this team clicks in this world Cup. (Photo: cricket world official/ twitter)

ICC World Cup 2019: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan; DC's Dream11 Prediction

Afghanistan already started their World Cup campaign with a bang when they thrashed the Pakistan in the World Cup during the Warm up match.

04 Jun 2019 10:49 AM

Sri Lanka team management blames pitch for loss vs NZ

The team management is unlikely to complain to the ICC management.

03 Jun 2019 1:10 PM

Only Karunaratne showed some resistance with the bat for the Islanders as he remained unbeaten and played a knock of 52 runs off 84 deliveries.(Photo: AP)

Karunaratne blames batsmen for Sri Lanka's thumping loss against Kiwis

Sri Lanka is currently ranked at the number nine position in the ICC ODI team rankings.

02 Jun 2019 12:58 PM

Martin Guptill and Colin Munro then struck unbeaten half-centuries to make short work of their modest target. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in World Cup

Henry returned figures of 3-29 and combined with fellow paceman Lockie Ferguson who also took three wickets to bowl out Sri Lanka for 136.

01 Jun 2019 8:17 PM

If Sri Lanka wants to reach the finals, the duo of Matthews and Malinga must fire. (Photo: cricket world cup official website)

ICC World Cup 2019: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka; DC's Dream11 Prediction

After having beaten India in their first ICC cricket World Cup warm up fixture, the Kiwis faltered at the hands of West Indies’ batsmen.

31 May 2019 5:50 PM

After the warm-up match, everyone was surprised to see Malinga sharing tips with the Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis on how to deliver a slower ball. (Photo: AP)

'Bowlers will be game changers in World Cup 2019', says Lasith Malinga

The 35-year-old was a vital cog in the IPL franchise Mumbai Indians bowling unit this year.

28 May 2019 12:46 PM

When asked how he still manages to nail it, he said it comes from putting in extra hard work after training. (Photo: ICC/twitter)

Watch: Malinga teaches Stoinis how to bowl a slower delivery

Despite being 35 years old, Malinga has ensured with his variations he remains one of the most intelligent bowlers in the death overs.

28 May 2019 11:51 AM

Sri Lanka on Monday lost their second and final practice match to Australia by five wickets at Southampton. Before that, they were beaten by South Africa by 87 runs on Friday in their first warm-up game. (Photo: AFP)

'We'll be on the bowling machine to get used to the conditions': Mendis

Sri Lanka have struggled with the bat, scoring 251 against South Africa, and 239-8 against Australia.

28 May 2019 11:23 AM

Khawaja later emerged to open the batting alongside captain Aaron Finch and continued his push for a spot in the Australian top order with a 105-ball 89. (Photo: AP)

Khawaja steers Australia to a comfortable warm up win versus Sri Lanka

Khawaja limped off after being hit on the knee while fielding.

28 May 2019 9:04 AM

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