Sri Lanka vs Pakistan

Mendis blasts century against Pakistan

In-form Kusal Mendis hit his third one-day international century as Sri Lanka piled up the runs against Pakistan in the World Cup on Tuesday.

A touch of ‘Bazball’ in Pakistan’s rout of Sri Lanka

It may not have entirely worked for England in their pursuit of Ashes this term, but their brand of aggressive cricket, the 'Bazball', seemed to have been adopted by the Pakistan side that routed Sri Lanka by an innings and 222 runs to clinch the second Test inside four days and sweep the series 2-0 on Thursday.

Shafique double ton puts Pakistan in command of 2nd Test

Opener Abdullah Shafique's maiden double century and an unbeaten 132 by Agha Salman put Pakistan in the box seat Wednesday on day three of the second Test against Sri Lanka.

Pakistan sense victory despite top order wobble in small chase

Pakistan remained on course for victory in the opening test against Sri Lanka despite a top-order wobble chasing a meagre victory target of 131 at Galle on Wednesday.

Shakeel's double ton puts Pakistan on top in Sri Lanka Test

Saud Shakeel hit his maiden double century in Tests as Pakistan stretched their lead to a dominant 149 against Sri Lanka on day three of the rain-hit opening match on Tuesday.

Shakeel, Saud help Pakistan counter Sri Lanka's spin

An unbeaten century stand between Saud Shakeel and Agha Salman rescued Pakistan from a precarious 101-5 on the second day of the rain-hit opening Test on Monday.

De Silva, Mathews help Sri Lanka fight back in Galle Test

Dhananjaya de Silva and Angelo Mathews hit half-centuries as Sri Lanka fought back from 54-4 before lunch to 185-5 at tea on day one of the first Test against Pakistan on Sunday.

SL romp to series-levelling win over Pakistan

Sri Lanka spinners Prabath Jayasuriya and Ramesh Mendis snared nine wickets between them to help the hosts to a 246-run series-levelling victory against Pakistan on the fifth and final day of the second Test in Galle on Thursday.

Ton-up Shafique drives Pakistan's record chase at Galle

Opener Abdullah Shafique hit a gritty century to keep Pakistan in the hunt to chase down a victory target of 342 in the opening Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.

July 19, 2022
July 19, 2022

Did Yasir Shah produce the modern day 'Ball of the Century'?

Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah produced a candidate for 'Ball of the Century' with his magnificent delivery that left Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis shell-shocked.

July 17, 2022
July 17, 2022

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka shift second Pakistan Test from Colombo

Sri Lanka on Sunday moved the second Test against Pakistan from Colombo to Galle due to political unrest in the island nation that forced its president to resign.

October 10, 2017
October 10, 2017

Five-wicket Perera stars in Sri Lanka series win

Off-spinner Dilruwan Perera finishes with five wickets to help Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 68 runs in the second Test in Dubai and take the series 2-0.

October 3, 2017
October 3, 2017

Chandimal lauds Pakistan destroyer Herath

Sri Lankan skipper Dinesh Chandimal showers praise on veteran spinner Rangana Herath who sparked his team to a nail-biting 21-run win over Pakistan in the first Test in Abu Dhabi.

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