T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka decimate Oman by 105 runs in Group B encounter

February 12, 2026 3:17 PM

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka decimate Oman by 105 runs in Group B encounter

Sri Lanka thrashed Oman by 105 runs in their Group B match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Batting first, Sri Lanka posted 225 for 5, powered by half-centuries from Kusal Mendis (61 off 45), Pavan Rathnayake (60 off 28) and captain Dasun Shanaka (50 off 20). Oman struck early, removing Kamil Mishara for 8, and Pathum Nissanka for 13. Rathnayake and Mendis then built a partnership to keep the run rate high. Shanaka’s late assault, i...

Sri Lanka survive Overton scare to beat England in first ODI

January 23, 2026 9:48 AM

Sri Lanka survive Overton scare to beat England in first ODI

Sri Lanka overcame Jamie Overton's late assault to beat England by 19 runs in the opening one-day international in Colombo on Thursday. Electing to bat, Sri Lanka posted a commanding 271-6 with Kusal Mendis leading their charge with an unbeaten 93. England, with several players still smarting from their 4-1 Ashes hammering in Australia, were bowled out for 252 in 49.2 overs at the R Premadasa Stadium. Overton belted 34 off 17 balls but could not take England across the line. Earlier, Sri La...