Sri Lanka Twenty20 Team, Squad against New Zealand - SL T20 Squad

T20 world cup finalist Sri Lanka is now looking for 2 match series against New Zealand after making a clean sweep in 2 match test series. Sri Lanka opted almost the same team except Kaushal Lokuarachchi, Gihan Rupasinghe and Mahela Udawatte.

Find the complete players list of Sri Lanka for 2 Match 20-20 series against New Zealand.

Sri Lanka T20 Team, Squad:

Kumar Sangakkara (Captain)
Tillakaratne Dilshan
Sanath Jayasuriya
Mahela Jayawardene
Chamara Kapugedera
Nuwan Kulasekara
Kaushal Lokuarachchi
Lasith Malinga
Angelo Mathews
Ajantha Mendis
Muttiah Muralitharan
Gihan Rupasinghe
Thilan Thushara
Isuru Udana
Mahela Udawatte

New Zealand Twenty20 Team, Squad against Sri Lanka - NZ T20 Squad

New Zealand lost the test series but fought well and now they are looking forward to play 2 match Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka. ICL player Shane Bond has returned in the team with 3 new faces Ian Butler, Brendon Diamanti and Neil Broom.

Find the complete players list of New Zealand for 2 Match 20-20 series against Sri Lanka.

New Zealand T20 Team, Squad:

Daniel Vettori (c)
Ian Butler
Brendon Diamanti
Grant Elliott
Jesse Ryder
Ross Taylor
Martin Guptill
Brendon McCullum (wk)
Nathan McCullum
Peter McGlashan (wk)
Kyle Mills
Jacob Oram
Jeetan Patel
Shane Bond
Neil Broom

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20 Series Schedule - SL v NZ 20/20 Timetable, Fixture

After two match test series Sri Lanka and New Zealand will play 2 match Twenty20 series starting from Wednesday, 2nd September, 2009.

Fins the complete schedule of T20 Series between Sri Lanak and New Zealand.

Twenty20 Series Schedule:

1st T20:
Wednesday, 2nd September, 2009
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Timing: 19:00 local, 13:30 GM, 11.00 NZ time

2nd T20:
Friday, 4th September, 2009
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Timing: 19:00 local, 13:30 GM, 11.00 NZ time

NZ v SL 2nd Test Result - Sri Lanka won by 97 runs, won series by 2-0

In an entertaining 2nd test match Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 97 runs on the 5th and final day of the match and made a clean sweep of the 2 match series by 2-0 on Sunday, 30th August, 2009.

Daniel Vettori made a brilliant century in the 2nd inning brought back them into the match but he was short with partners and last man out on 140 runs. Rangana Herath took 5 wickets and helped Sri Lanka to make a clean sweep.

Mahela Jayawardhane got Man of the Match for his innings of 92 and 96 runs while Thilan Samarweera got Man of the Series award.

Match Summary:

Sri Lanka 1st Inning -416 all out in 130.3 overs (Jayawardhane 92, Samarweera 143, Patel 4-78)

New Zealand 1st Inning -234 all out in 77.4 overs (Taylor 81, Herath 3-70)

Sri Lanka 2nd Inning -311/5 dec. in 85.2 overs (Sangakkara 109, Jayawardhane 96)

New Zealand 2nd Inning -397 all out in 123.5 overs (Vettori 140, Oram 56, Herath 5-139)

Toss - Sri Lanka, who elected to bat first.

Man of the Match - Mahela Jayawardhane (Sri Lanka)

Man of the Match - Thilan Samarweera (Sri Lanka)

Result - Sri Lanka won by 97 runs.

Series - Sri Lanka won the 2 match series by 2-0.

NZ vs SL 2nd Test Live Score Card - New Zealand v Sri Lanka 2nd and Final Test Live Commentary

Watch and enjoy the ball by ball live commentary of second test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand starting from Wednesday, 26th August, 2009 at Colombo.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Live Score Card With Commentary:

SL vs NZ 2nd Test Live Score, Teams at Colombo - New Zealand v Sri Lanka Second Test

SL vs NZ 2nd Test Preview, Teams at Colombo - New Zealand v Sri Lanka Second Test

Host Sri Lanka and New Zealand will meet for the second and final test match from Wednesday, 26th August to Sunday, 30th August, 2009 at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo from 10:00 local, 04:30 GMT, 11.00 NZ time. SL leading the 2 match series by 1-0.

Sri Lanka reached 2nd spot in the ICC test ranking and to retain the position they have to win this match. Tilakratne Dilshan is in great form at the top and Samarweera in the middle. Angelo Mathew is out due to injury and left arm spinner Rangana Herath will replace him.

New Zealand have to win this match in order to level the series and they need good performance from Jesse Ryder, Ross Taylor and Brandon McCullum. Daryl Tuffy, who returned from ICL will replace O'Brien.

Sri Lanka Team, Squad for 2nd Test at Colombo:

Tharanga Paranavitana, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (capt), Mahela Jayawardene, Thilan Samaraweera, Ajantha Mendis, Prasanna Jayawardene (wk), Nuwan Kulasekara, Thilan Thushara, Rangana Herath, Muttiah Muralitharan.

New Zealand Team, Squad for 1st Test at Colombo:

Tim McIntosh, Martin Guptill, Daniel Flynn, Ross Taylor, Jesse Ryder, Brendon McCullum (wk), Jacob Oram, Daniel Vettori (capt), Jeetan Patel, Daryl Tuffy, Chris Martin.

Watch and enjoy the live ball by ball commentary between New Zealand and Sri Lanka Here!

SL vs NZ 1st Test Result - Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 202 runs

Tilakratne Dilshan stars in Sri Lanka's 202 runs against New Zealand on the 5th and final day of 1st test match on Saturday, 22nd August, 2009 at Galle International Stadium.

Sri Lanka needed 5 wickets on the last day and they got good resistance from Vettori who hit 67 runs but surrendered against Muralitharan who took 7 wickets in the match.

Match Summary:

Sri Lanka 1st Inning - 452 all out in 117.4 overs (Dilshan 92, Jaywardane 114, Samaraweera 159, Martin 4-77, Vettori 4-78)

New Zealand 1st Inning - 299 all out in 116 overs (McIntosh 69, Thushara 4-81, Muralitharan 4-73)

Sri Lanka 2nd innings - 259/5 dec. in 49 overs (Dilshan 123*)

New Zealand 2nd Inning - 210 all out in 71.5 overs (Vettori 67, Murali 3-88)

Toss - Sri Lanka, who elected to bat first.

Man of the Match - Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka)

Result - Sri Lanka Won by 202 Runs

Series - Sri Lanka led the 2 match series by 1-0.

SL vs NZ 1st Test Live Score, Teams at Galle - New Zealand v Sri Lanka first Test

First test of the two match between host Sri Lanka nad New Zealand will be started from Tuesday, 18th August, 2009 to Saturday, 22nd August, 2009 at Galle International Stadium starting from 10:00 local, 04:30 GMT, 11.00 NZ time.

Sri Lanka won the 3 match test series against Pakistan last month and they are in good form after and after the return of injured Tilakratne Dilshan they are looking clear favorite.

On the other hand New Zealand is relatively inexperienced as only 3 players Daniel Vettori, Daryl Tuffy and Jacob Oram have prior experience of playing in Sri Lankan condition. Their main problem is inconsistancy on thier top order.

Sri Lanka Team, Squad for 1st Test at Galle:

Tharanga Paranavitana, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (capt), Mahela Jayawardene, Thilan Samaraweera, Angelo Mathews, Prasanna Jayawardene (wk), Nuwan Kulasekara, Thilan Thushara, Rangana Herath, Muttiah Muralitharan.

New Zealand Team, Squad for 1st Test at Galle:

Tim McIntosh, Martin Guptill, Daniel Flynn, Ross Taylor, Jesse Ryder, Brendon McCullum (wk), Jacob Oram, Daniel Vettori (capt), Jeetan Patel, Iain O'Brien, Chris Martin.

New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka Test Series & T20 Schedule, timetable - NZ v SL Fixture

2009 New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka begins with two test matches followed by Two Twenty20 Internationals. New Zealand is touring Sri Lanka after almost six years and only 3 players have visited Sri Lanka before this.


2009 New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka Schedule:

Test Series Schedule:
1st Test Match:
Tuesday, 18th August to Saturday, 22nd August, 2009
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
Galle International Stadium
Timing: 10:00 local, 04:30 GMT, 11.00 NZ time

2nd Test Match:
Wednesday, 26th August to Sunday, 30th August, 2009
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo
Timing: 10:00 local, 04:30 GMT, 11.00 NZ time

Twenty20 Series Schedule:

1st T20:
Wednesday, 2nd September, 2009
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Timing: 19:00 local, 13:30 GM, 11.00 NZ time

2nd T20:
Friday, 4th September, 2009
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Timing: 19:00 local, 13:30 GM, 11.00 NZ time

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 52 runs in only T20 - Afridi Man of the Match for 50 runs

Twenty20 word Champions Pakistan continues their dominance in the shortest version of the game as the beat Sri Lanka again easily by 52 runs in a day night match at Colombo on 12th August, 2009.

Pakistan made 172 runs thanks to Imran Nazir and captain Shahid Afridi score 40 and 50 runs respectively and then Naved-ul-Hasan and Saeed Ajmal too 3 wickets each to bowled out Sri Lanka on 120 runs in 18.1 overs.

Match Summary:

Pakistan - 172/5 in 20 overs (Afridi 50, Imran Nazir 40, Thushara 2-37)

Sri Lanka - 120 all out in 18.1 overs (Sangakkara 38, Ajmal 3-18, Rana 3-19)

Toss - Pakistan, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)

Result - Pakistan won by 52 runs.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka One Off Twenty20 Live Score - Pak v SL T20 Live

One Off Twenty20 International between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played on Wednesday, 12th August, 2009 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo starting from 19:00 local, 13:30 GMT, 20.00 Pakistan time.

2009 T20 World Cup semi-final and final hero Shahid Afridi will lead the team for the first time. They have upper hand as they defeated the same team in the T20 WC final last monthe and win in the last 2 ODI's. Umar Akmal and Naved-ul-Hasan will likely find a place in the playing 11.

Sri Lanka has a great chance to take a revenge of 20 20 WC defeat as they are playing at home and they defeated then in both tests and ODI's. Muttiah Muralitharan will be back in team after rest in last 2 ODI's.

Pakistan Playing 11 for only T20 at Colombo (Likely):

Shahid Afridi (Captain), Fawad Alam, Imran Nazir, Misbah-ul-Haq/Mohammad Yusuf, Shoaib Malik, Umar Akmal, Kamran Akmal (WK), Abdul Razzaq/Naved-ul-Hasan Rana, Umar Gul/Iftekhar Anjum, Mohammad Aamer, Saeed Ajmal.

Sri Lanka Playing 11 for only T20 at Colombo (Likely):

Kumar Sangakkara (capt & wk), Muttiah Muralitharan, Sanath Jayasuriya, Upul Tharanga, Mahela Jayawardene, Chamara Kapugedara, Thilina Kandamby, Angelo Matthews, Nuwan Kulasekara, Lasith Malinga, Thilan Thushara

Watch and enjoy the one off T20 live score card with commentary between Pakistan and Sri Lanka Here.

Pakistan Twenty20 Team Squad against Sri Lanka - Afridi lead T20 Team

Twenty20 World Champions Pakistan will meet for the only T20 on their tour of Sri Lanka on Wednesday, 12th August, 2009 at Colombo. All rounder and T20 WC final hero Shahid Afridi has been named Pakistan captain as Younis Khan retired from the shortest version of the game.

Shahid Afridi, one of the dynamic batsman in world cricket contributed well in semi-final and final of T20 WC and he is the right choice to lead the team.

Pakistan T20 Team, Squad:

Shahid Afridi (Captain)
Fawad Alam
Imran Nazir
Misbah-ul-Haq
Mohammad Yusuf
Shoaib Malik
Umar Akmal
Nasir Jamshed
Kamran Akmal (WK)
Abdul Razzaq
Naved-ul-Hasan Rana
Umar Gul
Iftekhar Anjum
Mohammad Aamer
Saeed Ajmal

Sri Lankan T20 Squad, Team against Pakistan - SL Twenty20 Team

After the wins in Longest and and limited version of cricket, Sri Lankan team is ready to take revenge of their defeat in the Twenty20 World Cup Finals by the hands of Pakistan. Sri Lankan selectors announced the 15 man squad for only T20 match.

23 years old Mahela Udawatte has been included in the team while Dilhara Fernando and Thilan Samarweera were axed from the ODI teams led by Kumara Sangakkara.

Sri Lanka T20 Team, Squad:

Kumar Sangakkara (capt & wk)
Muttiah Muralitharan
Sanath Jayasuriya
Upul Tharanga
Mahela Udawatte
Mahela Jayawardene
Chamara Kapugedara
Thilina Kandamby
Angelo Matthews
Ajantha Mendis
Malinga Bandara
Nuwan Kulasekara
Lasith Malinga
Isuru Udana
Thilan Thushara

Pak v SL 5th ODI Photos Highlights - ODI Series Presentation Ceremony, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI Pictures

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in the 5th and final ODI by 132 runs and Naved-ul-Hasan Rana was star with both bat and the ball scored quick 33 runs and then took 4 wickets and got Man of the Match award. Sri Lanka won the series by 3-2 and Thilan Thushara was Man of theMatch Award.

Watch and enjoy the photo highlights of the 5th ODI and presentation.

Pak v SL 5th ODI Result - Pak won by 132 runs, Rana Man of the Match, Thushara Man of the Series

Pakistan won the 5th and final ODI against Sri Lanka by a big margin of 132 runs on Sunday, 12t August, 2009 at Colombo but lost the 5 match series by 3-2.

Match Summary:

Pakistan - 278/8 in 50 overs (Younis 76, Misbah 73, Kulasekara 3-46)

Sri Lanka - 147 all out in 34.2 overs (Kandamby 42, Aamer 4-28, Rana 4-44)

Toss - Pakistan, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Naved-ul-Hasan Rana (Pakistan)

Man of the Series - Thilan Thushara (Sri Lanka)

Result - Pakistan won by 132 runs.

Series - Sri Lanka won the 5 match series by 3-2.

Pak v SL 5th ODI Live Score Card, Teams - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 5th & Final ODI Live

Fifth and final ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played on Sunday, 9th August, 2009 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo in a day night game starting from 14:30 local, 09:00 GMT, 15.30 Pakistan time. Sri Lanka leading the 5 match ODI series by 3-1.

Sri Lanka already won the series and rested Muraltharan and lost 4th ODI. Lasith Malimga has given 79 runs without a wicket and can be replaced by Nuwan Kulasekara.

Pakistan has rejuvenated by a huge 146 runs in the 4th ODI and now looking to end the series with a win. Umar Akmal is in great form scored 1 half century and a century in 2 matches while Iftekhar Anjum took 5 wickets.

Sri Lankan ODI Squad, Team for 5th and Final ODI at Colombo:

Kumar Sangakkara (Cap/WK), Muttiah Muralitharan, Sanath Jayasuriya, Upul Tharanga, Mahela Jayawardene, Thilan Samaraweera, Chamara Kapugedera, Nuwan Kulasekara, Nuwan Kulasekara, Thilan Thushara, Angelo Mathew.

Pakistan ODI Team, Squad for 5th and Final ODI at Colombo:

Younis Khan (Cap), Fawad Alam, Imran Nazir, Misbah-ul-Haq/Mohammad Yousuf, Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal, Abdul Razzaq, Umar Gul, Naved-ul-Hasan, Saeed Ajmal/Mohammad Aamer.

Watch and enjoy the 5th ODI live score card with commentary between Pakistan and Sri Lanka Here.

Pak v SL 4th ODI Photos Highlights - Umar Akmal Pictures, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 4th ODI Images

New Rising Star - Umar Akmal

Pak v SL 4th ODI Photos Highlights - Umar Akmal Pictures, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 4th ODI Images

Umar Akmal hit a fiery maiden ODI century with unbeaten 102 runs off 72 balls with 5 fours and 4 sixes and helps Pakistan to register their first win. Watch and enjoy the photo highlights of the 4th ODI.

Pak vs SL 4th ODI Result - Pakistan won by 146 runs, Umar Akmal hit a century

Pakistan finally got their first win on their tour of Sri Lanka as they won 4th One Day convincingly by 146 runs in a day night game on Friday, 7th August 2009 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Pak made 321/5 in 50 overs and Sri Lanka all out on 175 runs in 36.1 overs.

Young sensation Umar Akmal scored his maiden ODI century with unbeaten 102 runs off just 72 balls with 5 fours and 4 sixes and got Man of the Match award. Younis Khan also contributed 89 runs.

Match Summary:

Pakistan - 321/5 in 50 overs (Umar Akmal 102*, Younis 89, Kamran Akmal 57)

Sri Lanka - 175 all out in 36.1 overs (Tharanga 80, Iftikhar Anjum 5-30)

Toss - Pakistan, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Umar Akmal (Pakistan)

Result - Pakistan won by 146 runs.

Series - Sri Lanka led the 5 match series by 3-1.

Pak vs SL 4th ODI Live Score Card - Pakistan v Sri Lanka 4th One Day Live Commentary

Watch and enjoy the live scorecard with ball by ball live commentary of 4th ODI match between host Sri Lanka and and Pakistan on Friday, 7th August, 2009 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 4th ODI Live Score Card With Commentary:

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 4th ODI Preview, Teams at Colombo - Pak vs SL 4th One Day

Fourth ODI between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in already decided series will be played on Friday, 7th August, 2009 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo in a Day-Night game starting from 14:30 local, 09:00 GMT, 15.30 Pakistan time. Sri Lanka won the 5 match series by 3-0.

Sri Lanka had successfully chased highest run at Dambulla of 289 run and wrap up the series. They can now give rest to some senior players and check new players.

On the other hand Pakistan yet to win a single match on their tour so far, they batted well but their bowling was really not upto the mark. Imran Nazir can get a chance in playing 11 in place of Nasir Jamshed.

Sri Lankan ODI Squad, Team for 4th ODI at Colombo:
Kumar Sangakkara (Cap/WK), Muttiah Muralitharan, Sanath Jayasuriya, Upul Tharanga, Mahela Jayawardene, Thilan Samaraweera, Chamara Kapugedera, Nuwan Kulasekara, Lasith Malinga, Thilan Thushara, Angelo Mathew.

Pakistan ODI Team, Squad for 4th ODI at Colombo:

Younis Khan (Cap), Fawad Alam, Imran Nazir, Misbah-ul-Haq/Mohammad Yousuf, Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal, Abdul Razzaq, Umar Gul, Naved-ul-Hasan, Saeed Ajmal/Mohammad Aamer.

Watch and enjoy the 4th ODI live score card with commentary between Pakistan and Sri Lanka Here.

Pak v SL 3rd ODI Photos Highlights - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI Images, Pictures on 3rd Aug

Sri Lanka has been wrapped up the 5 match ODI series by 3-0 with 2 matches are still to go as they chased 288 runs comfortably. Mahela Jayawardhane hit a brilliant century with 123 runs.

Watch and enjoy the photo highlights of 3rd ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.