Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Compaq Cup 2009, Colombo Sri Lanka 216 for 7 (Samaraweera 104, Mathews 51, Bond 3-43) beat New Zealand 119 (Elliott 41, Malinga 4-28) by 97 runs Thilan Samaraweera’s defiant century backed up by three wickets in a single over from Lasith Malinga gave Sri Lanka a crushing 97-run [...]
New Zealand Hope Bond Return Will Change Fortunes
September 1, 2009 Leave a Comment
After a Test series in which they were run ragged by Sri Lanka, two Twenty20 internationals will probably be a welcome release for some of the New Zealand players. There is little riding on the outcome of two Twenty20 internationals except perhaps the chance to take an edge into the ensuing 50-over tri-series and New [...]
Sri Lanka Tri Series Schedule
August 12, 2009 Leave a Comment
Sri Lanka, India and New Zealand will play a triangular series in Sri Lanka during September, ahead of the Champions Trophy. The BCCI confirmed that India will take part in the tournament, which will consist a total of four matches. Each team will play each other once, and the top two teams will advance to [...]
