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Sri Lanka to kick start T20 World Cup 2024 against South Africa on 3rd June

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2 years ago

January 6, 2024

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Sri Lanka will kick start their ICC T20 World Cup 2024 against South Africa in their first game in New York on 3rd June in a Group D match.

The date was released following the schedule reveal for the showpiece event on Friday.

Sri Lanka and South Africa are slotted alongside Bangldesh, Netherlands and Nepal in Group D for the league stage games, the schedule showed.

Following the opening game against South Africa on 3rd june in New York the former Champions will face arch rivals Bangladesh in their second outing on 7th June in Dallas.

In their third outing Sri Lanka face off against Nepal in Florida and travel to St. Lucia to take on Netherlands in their final group assignment on June 16th.

The tournament is being co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA with 20 teams, divided into four groups of five sides each, making it the largest-ever T20 World Cup. Sixteen teams contested in the last edition in 2022 in Australia.

The tournament will start on June 1 with a match between the USA and Canada. The semi-finals are scheduled for June 26 in Guyana and June 27 in Trinidad while Barbados will host the final on June 29.

England are the title holders, having beaten Pakistan in Melbourne in November 2022.
The group stage matches will be played from June 1 to 18 while the Super 8 games are slotted from June 19 to 24.
The top two teams from each group will enter the Super 8, where the teams will be clubbed into two groups of four each.
The top two teams in each Super 8 group will advance to the semifinals.

A total of 55 games will be played across six venues in the West Indies — Kensington Oval, Barbados; Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad; Providence Stadium, Guyana; Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua; Darren Sammy Cricket Ground, St Lucia; Arnos Vale Stadium, St Vincent — and three stadiums in the USA — Eisenhower Park, New York; Lauderhill, Florida and Grand Prairie, Texas.

Group A: India, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, USA.
Group B: England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, Oman.
Group C: New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda, Papua New Guinea.
Group D: South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, Nepal.

Saturday, June 1: USA v Canada (Dallas)
Sunday, June 2: West Indies v Papua New Guinea (Guyana), Namibia v Oman (Barbados)
Monday, June 3: Sri Lanka v South Africa (New York), Afghanistan v Uganda (Guyana)
Tuesday, June 4: England v Scotland (Barbados), Netherlands v Nepal (Dallas)
Wednesday, June 5: India v Ireland (New York), Papua New Guinea v Uganda (Guyana), Australia v Oman (Barbados)
Thursday, June 6: USA v Pakistan (Dallas), Namibia v Scotland (Barbados)
Friday, June 7: Canada v Ireland (New York), New Zealand v Afghanistan (Guyana), Sri Lanka v Bangladesh (Dallas)
Saturday, June 8: Netherlands v South Africa (New York), Australia v England (Barbados), West Indies v Uganda (Guyana)
Sunday, June 9: India v Pakistan (New York), Oman v Scotland (Antigua)
Monday, June 10: South Africa v Bangladesh (New York)
Tuesday, June 11: Pakistan v Canada (New York), Sri Lanka v Nepal (Florida), Australia v Namibia (Antigua)
Wednesday, June 12: USA v India (New York), West Indies v New Zealand (Trinidad)
Thursday, June 13: England v Oman (Antigua), Bangladesh v Netherlands (St Vincent), Afghanistan v Papua New Guinea (Trinidad)
Friday, June 14: USA v Ireland (Florida), South Africa v Nepal (St Vincent), New Zealand v Uganda (Trinidad)
Saturday, June 15: India v Canada (Florida), Namibia v England (Antigua), Australia v Scotland (St Lucia)
Sunday, June 16: Pakistan v Ireland (Florida), Bangladesh v Nepal (St Vincent), Sri Lanka v Netherlands (St Lucia)
Monday, June 17: New Zealand v Papua New Guinea (Trinidad), West Indies v Afghanistan (St Lucia)
Wednesday, June 19: A2 v B1 (Antigua), B1 v C2 (St Lucia)
Thursday, June 20: C1 v A1 (Barbados), B2 v D2 (Antigua)
Friday, June 21: B1 v D1 (St Lucia), A2 v C2 (Barbados)
Saturday, June 22: A1 v D2 (Antigua), C1 v B2 (St Vincent)
Sunday, June 23: A2 v B1 (Barbados), C2 v D1 (Antigua)
Monday, June 24: B2 v A1 (St Lucia), C1 v D2 (St Vincent)
Wednesday, June 26: Semi-final 1 (Guyana)
Thursday, June 27: Semi-final 2 (Trinidad)
Saturday, June 29: Final (Barbados)

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Sri Lanka U19 Women Shine with Third Straight Win in Tri-Series

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3 hours ago

April 17, 2026

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Sri Lanka Under-19 Women continued their impressive run in the Tri-Series in Australia, securing their third consecutive victory with a commanding 35-run win over England in Match 8.

Batting first, Sri Lanka posted a modest total of 104 for 8 in their 20 overs. Despite early pressure, valuable contributions from V. Balasuriya, who scored a steady 34 off 40 balls, and S. Kavindi with 26 off 33 deliveries helped stabilize the innings. England’s bowling attack was led by E. Bristowe, who delivered an excellent spell, claiming 3 wickets for just 15 runs.

In response, England struggled to build momentum against a disciplined Sri Lankan bowling unit. The innings was wrapped up in 16.3 overs, falling well short of the target. A. Oliver top-scored with 16 runs, while S. Patil added 12, but the rest of the lineup failed to make significant contributions.

Sri Lanka’s bowlers were outstanding, with V. Weerappuli taking 2 for 6, supported by strong performances from L. Thilakarathne and P. Methsara, who picked up key wickets to dismantle the opposition.

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Sri Lanka Name Strong Squad for Bangladesh Tour 2026

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17 hours ago

April 16, 2026

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Sri Lanka Cricket has announced a strong women’s squad for the upcoming tour of Bangladesh, with Chamari Athapaththu appointed as captain for both One Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20 Internationals (T20Is). The tour will feature three ODIs and three T20Is, providing valuable international exposure ahead of a busy season.

The ODI series is scheduled to be played in Rajshahi on April 20, 22, and 25, while the T20I matches will take place in Sylhet on April 28 and 30, and May 2.

The squad includes experienced players such as Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, and Nilakshika Silva, alongside promising talents like Kaveesha Dilhari and Sugandika Kumari. The selectors have also included emerging players such as Imesha Dulani, Hansima Karunaratne, and Kaushini Nuthyangana to strengthen the lineup.

Notably, the ODI and T20I squads remain largely consistent, with a few changes including the inclusion of Rashmika Sewwandi, Mithali Ayodhya, and Nimesha Madushani for the shorter format.

ODI Squad:

Chamari Athapaththu (Captain), Hasini Perera, Imesha Dulani, Hansima Karunaratne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika Silva, Piumi Wathsala, Kaveesha Dilhari, Dewmi Vihanga, Malki Madara, Kawya Kavindi, Chethana Vimukthi, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari

T20I Squad:
Chamari Athapaththu (Captain), Hasini Perera, Imesha Dulani, Hansima Karunaratne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika Silva, Rashmika Sewwandi, Kaveesha Dilhari, Dewmi Vihanga, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Nimesha Madushani

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Dinesh Chandimal Joins Quetta Gladiators as Replacement for Bevon Jacobs in PSL Boost

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22 hours ago

April 16, 2026

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Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Chandimal is set to join the Quetta Gladiators, stepping in as a replacement for Bevon Jacobs, who has departed the squad to fulfill national team commitments. The experienced cricketer brings valuable international exposure and stability to the Gladiators as they prepare for the next phase of the Pakistan Super League.

Chandimal is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan shortly, with expectations high that he will integrate quickly into the team environment. His inclusion comes at a crucial time in the tournament, where consistency and depth in the batting lineup can make a significant difference.

Known for his composure under pressure and ability to anchor innings, Chandimal is likely to strengthen both the batting order and the wicketkeeping department. The Gladiators will be hoping his presence adds balance to the squad as they aim to improve their standing in the competition and push for a strong finish in the league.