Sri Lanka pile up 708/5 against India by lunch

November 19th, 2009 AHMEDABAD – Sri Lanka piled up 708 for five in the first innings, in reply to India’s 426, by lunch on the fourth day of the first cricket Test at Motera’s Sardar Patel Stadium here Thursday. Mahela Jayawardene was batting on 267 and Prasanna Jayawarnede on 134 as Sri Lanka took lunch with a huge lead of 282 runs.

Sri Lanka declare first innings at 760/7 against India

November 19th, 2009 AHMEDABAD – Sri Lanka declared their first innings at 760 for seven, in reply to India’s 426, shortly after lunch on the fourth day of the first cricket Test here Thursday. Mahela Jayawardene made 275 while Tillekaratne Dilshan (117) and Prasanna Jayawardene (154 not out) struck a century each at Motera’s Sardar Patel Stadium.

Mahela, Prasanna take Sri Lanka to mammoth 708/5 (Lunch Report)

November 19th, 2009 more imagesmore imagesAHMEDABAD – A record stand of well over 300 runs between Mahela Jayawarnede and Prasanna Jayawardene took Sri Lanka to a mammoth 708 for five in the first innings at lunch, in reply to India’s 426, on the fourth day of the first cricket Test here Thursday. Mahela was batting on 267 and Prasanna 134, his second Test century, as Sri Lanka went into lunch with a huge lead of 282 runs at Motera’s Sardar Patel Stadium here.

Jayawardene ton puts Sri Lanka ahead

November 18th, 2009 AHMEDABAD – in reply to India’s 426, Sri Lanka were 483 for five in the first innings at tea on the third day of the first cricket Test at the Sardar Patel Stadium here Wednesday. Mahela Jayawardene was batting on 142 and Prasanna Jyawardene on 43 at tea break.

Jayawardene, Samaraweera reduce the deficit for Sri Lanka (Lunch Report)

November 18th, 2009 more imagesmore imagesAHMEDABAD – A century-run stand between Mahela Jaywardene and Thilan Samaraweera took Sri Lanka to 375 to five in the first innings at lunch on the third day of the first cricket Test here Wednesday in reply to India’s 426. Resuming at the overnight score of 275 for five, Jaywardene (86 batting) and Samarweera (70) completely dominated the first session of the day with a 138-run stand for the fourth wicket.

Mahela century helps Sri Lanka take lead at tea

November 18th, 2009 more imagesmore imagesAHMEDABAD – Former captain Mahela Jayawardene scored a classy century as Sri Lanka opened up a 57-run first innings lead against India at tea on the third day of the first cricket Test here Wednesday. At the break, Sri Lanka were cruising at 486 for five, in reply to India’s 426, with Mahela batting on 142 and Prasanna Jayawardene 43 at Motera’s Sardar Patel Stadium here.

Sri Lanka 375/5 against India at lunch

November 18th, 2009 AHMEDABAD – in reply to India’s 426, Sri Lanka were 375 for five in the first innings at lunch on the third day of the first cricket Test at the Sardar Patel Stadium here Wednesday. Mahela Jayawardene was batting on 86 while Angelo Matthews (17) fell at the stroke of the lunch break.

Mahela’s double-ton raises Sri Lanka’s hopes of victory (Roundup)

November 18th, 2009 more imagesmore imagesAHMEDABAD – Former captain Mahela Jayawardene cracked a chanceless double-century as Sri Lanka took a 165-run first innings lead against India by the close of third day’s play in the first cricket Test here Wednesday. At stumps, Mahela was unbeaten on 204 and Prasanna Jayawardene 84 as Sri Lanka piled up 591 for five, in reply to India’s 426, at Motera’s Sardar Patel Stadium here.

Sri Lanka make 591/5, lead India by 165 runs

November 18th, 2009 AHMEDABAD – Sri Lanka made 591 for five in the first innings, in reply to India’s 462, at the close of third day’s play of the first cricket Test here Wednesday. At stumps, Mahela Jayawardene was batting on 204 and Prasanna Jayawardene on 84.

Dilshan century takes Sri Lanka to 275/3

November 17th, 2009 AHMADABAD – Tillekaratne Dilshan’s tenth Test century powered Sri Lanka to 275 for three against India at the close of second day’s play in the first cricket Test here Tuesday. Dilshan made 112 and at the close of play, Thilan Samaraweera was batting on 45 and Mahela Jayawardene on 36.

Wayamba eleven elect to bat against Victoria

October 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI – Wayamba Elevens of Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat against Victoria Bushrangers of Australia in their Champions League Twenty20 Group D cricket match at the Ferozeshah Kotla stadium here Tuesday. Teams: Victoria: Cameron White (captain), Brad Hodge, Rob Quiney, Aiden Blizzard, David Hussey, Andrew McDonald, Matthew Wade (wicket-keeper), Clint McKay, Shane Harwood, Jon Holland, Peter Siddle.

Daredevils elect to bat against Wayamba Elevens

October 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI – Delhi Daredevils won the toss and elected to bat against Wayamba Elevens in a Group D match of the Champions League Twenty20 cricket match at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Sunday. Daredevils, who lost the first match against Victoria Bushrangers, have included Glenn Mcgrath in the side for their must-win match.

Champions Trophy: South Africa put Sri Lanka in to bat

September 22nd, 2009 CENTURION – South Africa won the toss and decided to field against Sri Lanka in the International Cricket Council (ICC)Champions Trophy opener here Tuesday. Teams: Sri Lanka: Kumar Sangakkara (captain/wicket-keeper), Sanath Jayasuriya, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Mahela Jayawardene, Thilan Samaraweera, Thilina Kandamby, Angelo Mathews, Nuwan Kulasekara, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis, Lasith Malinga.

India to bat against Sri Lanka

September 14th, 2009 COLOMBO – India won the toss and decided to bat against Sri Lanka in the final of Compaq Cup One-day International tri-series cricket at the Premadasa stadium here Monday. While there have been no changes in the Sri Lankan team, India has brought Virat Kohli as replacement for Dinesh Karthik.

Sri Lanka elect to bat against India in Compaq Cup

September 12th, 2009 COLOMBO – Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and elected to bat against India in the Compaq Cup cricket tri-series at the R.Premadasa stadium here Saturday. Both teams have already made it to the final Monday as New Zealand have lost both their matches.