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Asalanka, Madushka help Sri Lanka take 1-0 lead

Their partnership provided the base as Sri Lanka comfortably chased down a DLS-adjusted target of 232 in Pallekele

20-Oct-2024•Madushka Balasuriya

Sammy calls 2-1 series loss 'moral victory' on turning tracks in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka captain Asalanka had earlier this year called for better batting tracks but now defended the pitches, saying turning tracks suited their strengths

18-Oct-2024•Madushka Balasuriya

West Indies go 1-0 up after Lewis, King outshine Kamindu, Asalanka

The half-centuries from Kamindu and Asalanka ended up as mere footnotes in the game as WI won with five balls to spare

13-Oct-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Asalanka: Top-order contributions a sign of us maturing

Sri Lanka captain also credits spinners and interim coach Jayasuriya for their first ODI series win against India in 27 years

07-Aug-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Vandersay six-for gives SL first ODI win over India in three years

On a pitch where the ball gripped and turned, India, chasing 241, slipped from 97 for 0 to 147 for 6 with Vandersay ripping through the top half

04-Aug-2024•Karthik Krishnaswamy

Hasaranga, Asalanka pick up three-fors to force a tie

Dube had helped India draw level with his power-hitting against spin but could not take them over the line

02-Aug-2024•Deivarayan Muthu

Jayasuriya: 'Don't see a lack of commitment, but SL players have to tackle pressure better'

Sri Lanka's interim coach also says people need to give Asalanka some time as captain before judging him

01-Aug-2024•Shashank Kishore

Asalanka replaces Kusal Mendis as Sri Lanka's ODI captain

Charith Asalanka had been appointed their T20I captain just before the ongoing series against India

30-Jul-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Asalanka: 'If you perform in the LPL, you should get a chance in the national team'

"What I really want is to get 100% out of my players, and to create a positive environment for them"

26-Jul-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Chandimal returns; Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in T20I series against India

Uncapped 21-year-old allrounder Chamindu Wickramasinghe has earned a call-up for the series

23-Jul-2024•Madushka Balasuriya

Netherlands knocked out after Bangladesh beat Nepal; SL sign off with win

Netherlands folded for 118 in their chase of 202 as SL's varied attack proved too tough to handle

17-Jun-2024•Madushka Balasuriya

Nissanka, Asalanka and Hasaranga sizzle as Sri Lanka level series 1-1

Hridoy's fighting unbeaten 96 in the first innings gave Bangladesh a total that looked solid at the halfway stage

15-Mar-2024•Madushka Balasuriya

Sri Lanka survive Jaker Ali scare to seal thriller and go 1-0 up

The seeds for Sri Lanka's victory were sown by their batters, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka

04-Mar-2024•Mohammad Isam

Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in first two T20Is against Bangladesh

Asalanka is standing in for the suspended Wanindu Hasaranga

28-Feb-2024•ESPNcricinfo staff

Asalanka pitches for batting-friendly tracks in Sri Lanka

"This is how pitches need to be," he said of Pallekele where Sri Lanka notched up consecutive 300-plus totals

12-Feb-2024•Madushka Balasuriya

Asalanka, Hasaranga flatten Afghanistan to seal series for Sri Lanka

Afghanistan lost 8 for 25 as Sri Lanka brought the innings to a close inside 34 overs

11-Feb-2024•Madushka Balasuriya

Asalanka and Madushanka put Sri Lanka on top before first ODI is rained out

Zimbabwe had their moments with the ball, but were up against it by the time the weather intervened

06-Jan-2024•Sreshth Shah

Bangladesh trump Sri Lanka amid high drama in Delhi

The win has put Bangladesh at No. 7 on the points table, giving them an edge in the four-way contest to fill the last two spots at the 2025 Champions Trophy

06-Nov-2023•Madushka Balasuriya

Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis shine in chaotic finish as Sri Lanka make Asia Cup final

Hosts won final-ball thriller while chasing 252 in 42 overs, as Mohammad Rizwan's 86* went in vain for Pakistan

14-Sep-2023•Madushka Balasuriya

Theekshana, Hasaranga spin Sri Lanka to victory to go top

Half centuries from Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka saw Sri Lanka post 245 despite a late batting collapse

27-Jun-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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