Mar 102018
 

In Perera, Sri Lanka had the bowler with the experience to deliver the killer punch. Instead it was Mahmudullah who would do so. The over cost Perera 18 runs which included a six off a no-ball. And suddenly the hosts had lost control of proceedings. The punt with Jeevan Mendis didn’t work either as he …

Mar 102018
 

Seeking to bounce back from Thursday’s loss to India, Rahim elected to field but Sri Lanka amassed 214 for six wickets at the R Premadasa Stadium. Danushka Gunathilaka fell for 26 but a brisk 85-run partnership between opener Kusal Mendis (57) and next man in Kusal Perera laid the foundation for a …

Mar 102018
 

If Sri Lanka have any concerns at all, it’s that some of their bowlers – especially Nuwan Pradeep – looked a bit short of ideas when Shikhar Dhawan brought out the big shots. But that happens in T20s, and Sri Lanka will look to focus on the positives when up against a team they have had the wood on in …