The three-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand get underway today in Dambulla. With the Champions Trophy set to take place in Pakistan (as of now), this is a good series to prepare for the tournament for the Kiwis.
Sri Lanka are set to host New Zealand for three ODIs and two T20Is. The series in the shortest format will commence on November 9 while the two teams will face-off in the 50-over form of the game from November 13.
West Indies fell short against Sri Lanka's spin twins Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana in a rain-reduced game as Sri Lanka took a 2-0 unassailable lead in the three-match ODI series. West Indies were bowled out for 189 before Sri Lanka didn't break sweat much to chase it down.
Sri Lanka will take on the West Indies in the second ODI of the three-match series in Pallekele on October 23. The hosts completed a magnificent win in the series opener with debutant Nishan Madushka and Charith Asalanka shining with the bat, the Windies will be keen to bounce back on Wednesday.
West Indies scored 185 in 38.3 overs before the rain arrived in Pallekele to delay the proceedings by a few hours before Sri Lanka got a DLS-adjusted target in 37 overs. However, the hosts chased down 232 runs in less than 32 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
The third and final ODI between India and Sri Lanka is being played today and the hosts have a rare chance to win the series against the men in blue for the first time since 1997. Meanwhile, India will be looking to level the series and avoid the loss.
IND vs SL 2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma gave India a sensational start with a quickfire 29-ball fifty while chasing a 241-run target but the veteran spinner Jeffrey Vandersay picked six wickets to stage Sri Lanka's sensational comeback.
India will aim to claim the 2nd ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and gain a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after the tied affair in the first One Day international. India need one more win to complete 100 victories over Sri Lanka in ODI history.
IND vs SL playing XIs: India and Sri Lanka are locking horns against each other in the first ODI of the three-match series in Colombo. All the focus is on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as they are playing for the first time in ODIs since the World Cup final last year.
After sealing the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka 3-0, India will be eyeing their 100th win against Sri Lanka in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have returned after enjoying a month's break.
IND vs SL 1st ODI live: Star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma return to ODI setup for the first time since India's ICC World Cup 2023 final loss against Australia in November last year while Sri Lanka miss their star pacers Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka to injuries.
Sri Lanka have announced a 16-member squad for the three-match ODI series against India starting on Friday, August 2 in Colombo. Charith Asalanka has replaced Kusal Mendis as captain in the ODIs as well, which means that the left-hander might be the white-ball skipper going forward for Sri Lanka.
India beat Sri Lanka in a thriller as the Men in Blue sealed the series 3-0 as the hosts bottled a rather comfortable chase losing seven wickets for just 22 runs. Rinku Singh and Suryakumar Yadav got wickets before the match went to the Super Over where India sealed the victory.
Team India will be back in action from July 27 with the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. It is a new-look team with Suryakumar Yadav leading India in T20Is while Hardik Pandya will play under him in this series. Here's all you need to know about this series...
Sri Lanka announced a 16-man squad for the upcoming three-match T20 series against India with a new captain following Wanindu Hasaranga's relinquishment from the post. India will take on Sri Lanka in six white-ball matches starting with three T20Is in Pallekele with the opener on July 27.
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