Sri Lanka Captain Kumar Sangakkara called Tillekaratne Dilshan as a “pioneer” after the opener hit an unbeaten 96 to lead his side past West Indies and into the World Twenty20 final. Sri Lanka cruised to a comfortable 57-run win at the Oval and will now take on Pakistan in the final at Lord’s on...
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ICC World Twenty20: 2nd Semifinal: West Indies Vs Sri Lanka
Before the World T20 started, the West Indies were enduring a miserable tour of England. They lost the Test series and the One-dayers. Gayle batted for the cause of Twenty20, emphasising how it was the face of the game’s future. Now, the big-hitting Jamaican has an opportunity to show how strong his romance with...
Match 11: West Indies Vs Sri Lanka: Sanath and Dilshan led Lanka win by 15 runs
Sanath Jayasuriya and Tillekeratne Dilshan hammered an opening stand of 124 as Sri Lanka beat the West Indies by 15 runs in the World Twenty20 on Wednesday. The duo lifted Sri Lanka to 192-5, a total the West Indies chased bravely despite the absence of explosive opener and Captain Chris Gayle, who missed the...
Match 11: West Indies Vs Sri Lanka: Gayle uncertain against Lankans
The West Indies captain Chris Gayle is carrying an injury after being struck near the knee by Mitchell Johnson and is an uncertain starter for their final group game against Sri Lanka at Trent Bridge on Wednesday. Gayle said he would bat during the team’s practice session and decide on his participation afterwards. Gayle...
