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SL-W vs PAK-W, 3rd ODI: Harshitha Samarawickrama fireworks power Sri Lanka to series win
Sri Lanka women cruised to a comprehensive series win by pushing aside Pakistan women in the third ODI by eight wickets on Tuesday at Sooriyawewa International Cricket Stadium. Asked to bat, Pakistan were bundled out for 187 in 40 overs following a decent performance by Sri Lanka bowlers.
Chamari Athapaththu, Kavisha Dilhari, and Chethana Vimukthi returned with three wickets each to leave Pakistan searching for answers. However, crucial knocks from Gull Feroza (40) and Fatima Sana (41) helped Pakistan recovery from early blows and post a somewhat respectable total. Muneeba Ali and Najiha Alvi also made major contributions of (34) and (30), respectively.
Chasing the target, Sri Lanka were off to a solid start despite losing Vishmi Gunaratne early. Captain Chamari Athapaththu (52 off 38) kept the side on top, blazing a destructive half-century. In the middle order, statement performances from Harshitha Samarawickrama and Hasini Perera, who remained unbeaten on (71) and 50, respectively, guided the side to victory in 37.2 overs.
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AFG vs ZIM, 1st Test: All you need to know, head-to-head, likely XI
Turning their attention to the red-ball cricket after having an enthralling three-match T20I series, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe are gearing up to face each other in the first game of the two-match series starting on November 5 in Sharjah. Afghanistan are high on confidence and success after sweeping Zimbabwe 3-0 in the preceding T20I assignment, which gave them a...
AFG vs ZIM 1st Test: Bennett to lead Zimbabwe as Afghanistan look to maintain winning momentum
Afghanistan will take on Zimbabwe in the first Test of the two-match series, beginning on November 5 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The hosts will head into the longer format with plenty of confidence after registering a convincing 3-0 clean sweep in the T20I series. Afghanistan will look to carry their winning momentum into the Test series, w...
Virat Kohli Becomes First Batter to Score 13,000 ODI Runs at No. 3
Virat Kohli etched his name in the history books on Wednesday, November 4, by becoming the first batter in the world to score 13,000 runs at the No. 3 position in One-Day Internationals (ODIs).
The Indian batting superstar achieved the landmark during the first ODI against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland. Chasing a target of 186, Kohli needed 12 runs to reach the milestone and brough...
Zimbabwe reveal squad for Afghanistan Tests, Brian Bennett to lead
Zimbabwe have confirmed a 17-member squad for their two-match Test series against Afghanistan in the UAE, with Brian Bennett handed leadership responsibilities following the absence of regular skipper Richard Ngarava, who is recuperating from a back injury.
Veteran spinner returns to the Test for the first time since last playing a Test back in 2017...
BAN vs WI 2nd Test: Can Bangladesh avoid a series whitewash in Sylhet?
The two-match Test series between Bangladesh and West Indies moves into its final stage, with the second and final Test scheduled to begin on Thursday, November 5, at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. West Indies head into the contest with a 1-0 lead after securing a convincing victory in the opening Test in Dhaka. Bangladesh will be eager to bounce bac...
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