Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: Dilruwan Perera bags five wickets as Sri Lanka sweep series 2-0
Perera had figures of 5-98 as Pakistan, chasing a tough 317 to win, were bowled out for 248 in the second hour of fifth and final day at Dubai stadium.
Oct 10, 2017, 23:52 PM IST
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka sniff victory after Dilruwan Perera's triple strike
Perera dismissed Haris Sohail (ten), Shan Masood (21) and Babar Azam (nought) to leave Pakistan in tatters on 62-5 at dinner after they were set a tough target of 317 to win.
Oct 09, 2017, 22:24 PM IST
SL vs PAK, 2nd Test: Dimuth Karunaratne puts Sri Lanka in strong position against Pakistan
The left-hander was unbeaten on 133, adding 118 for an unbroken fourth-wicket stand with skipper Dinesh Chandimal (49 not out) after Sri Lanka won the toss and batted on a flat Dubai Stadium pitch.
Oct 06, 2017, 23:35 PM IST
Lasith Malinga left out of Sri Lanka squad for Pakistan ODIs
Sri Lanka, who lost 5-0 to India at home recently, will also be without former captain and all-rounder Angelo Mathews, who is struggling with a calf injury.
Oct 05, 2017, 10:37 AM IST
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: Dinesh Chandimal and Co target Pakistan record in UAE
The 39-year-old took 6-43 on the final day to fail Pakistan`s modest 136-run chase in the first Test in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
Oct 04, 2017, 18:41 PM IST
Rangana Herath surpasses Kapil Dev to become first bowler to bag 100 wickets against Pakistan in Tests
As interesting as it may sound, Herath is the very same bowler who had scalped 22 wickets against this same team, back in 2014, which now stands as a world record for most wickets in a two-match Test series.
Oct 02, 2017, 19:47 PM IST
SL vs PAK, 1st Test: Wily Rangana Herath spins Sri Lanka to fighting victory over Pakistan
The veteran left-arm spinner took 6-43 -- 11-136 in the match -- to scupper Pakistan, set a modest 136-run target, for just 114 on a weary fifth day Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch.
Oct 02, 2017, 18:49 PM IST
Sri Lanka Cricket gets new selectors ahead of Pakistan series
The previous selection panel, headed by former captain Sanath Jayasuriya, resigned following a string of defeats, including a tour whitewash by India.
Sep 19, 2017, 17:45 PM IST
Sri Lanka to play first day-night Test against Pakistan in UAE
The Test series will start September 28 and is due to end on October 10 with one of the games slated to be played as a day-and-night match.
Sep 04, 2017, 23:35 PM IST
SL vs PAK: Pakistan Cricket Board adds 200 runs to Sri Lanka's score, gets destroyed by Twitterati
Having qualified as the second team from Group B, Pakistan now face hosts England for a place in the final.
Jun 13, 2017, 00:04 AM IST
WATCH: Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed asks for referral despite dropping catch vs Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka looked set for a big score after being asked to bat in the final Group B match but Amir (2/53) and Junaid (3/40) scripted a turnaround with fiery spells.
Jun 12, 2017, 20:53 PM IST
VIDEO: Have you seen the world's smallest six?
The batsmen took a single, while umpire Steve Bucknor signalled additional five runs in the batting team's favour.
May 17, 2016, 14:48 PM IST
ICC World Twenty20: Focus shifts to cricket as Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in warm-up match
Pakistan face Bangladesh on March 16 in their WT20 opener, while Sri Lanka play Afghanistan on the same day.
Mar 14, 2016, 11:15 AM IST
