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Dilshan, Sangakkara secure series

An unbeaten century from Tillakaratne Dilshan and 91 from Kumar Sangakkara carried Sri Lanka to a series win over South Africa with one match to play

28-Jul-2013•The Report by Firdose Moonda

Hosts seek to arrest South Africa's momentum

After South Africa asserted some control over their fate in Sri Lanka, on what was perhaps the driest pitch of the tour to date, it has now fallen to the hosts to arrest the momentum their opponents have gleaned from a big victory

27-Jul-2013•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

De Villiers lauds team's character under pressure

There were moments in the third ODI that bore the hallmarks of a classic South Africa meltdown, but after the match the captain AB de Villiers lauded his side's strength under pressure

27-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

India dominate but Sri Lanka hold on for draw

Following on after they could only muster 256 in reply to India's 503, Sri Lanka's No. 8 Ramesh Medis and No. 11 Lakshan Jayasinghe held firm till close of play to save the game

26-Jul-2013•ESPNcricinfo staff

Miller, Tsotsobe keep series alive

South Africa dictated proceedings for the first time in the series as they beat Sri Lanka by 56 runs

26-Jul-2013•The Report by Firdose Moonda

We win games when squeezed - De Villiers

South Africa will lose the series if they lose another match, but in bilateral affairs, pressure brings out their best, AB de Villiers said

25-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

Ireland book place in semis with big win

Ireland women beat Canada women by 117 runs, Sri Lanka women beat Japan women by 10 wickets, while Thailand women beat Netherlands women by six wickets

25-Jul-2013•ESPNcricinfo staff

South Africa hope for respite in Pallekele

ESPNcricinfo presents the preview of the third ODI between Sri Lanka and South Africa in Pallekele

25-Jul-2013•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Zimbabwe fall short in spite of Nyathi's efforts

Pakistan, Netherlands, Ireland and Sri Lanka began their campaigns in the Women's World T20 qualifiers with wins in Dublin

23-Jul-2013•ESPNcricinfo staff

Sri Lanka 2-0 up after rainy day

A second, successive sub-standard performance with the bat saw South Africa undo their significantly improved showing with the ball to go 2-0 down in the series

23-Jul-2013•The Report by Firdose Moonda

Siddle, Pattinson sign for Renegades

Fast bowlers James Pattinson and Peter Siddle have signed for Melbourne Renegades for the next two seasons of the BBL

23-Jul-2013•ESPNcricinfo staff

SA face the heat from conditions and hosts

ESPNcricinfo presents the preview of the second ODI between Sri Lanka and South Africa in Colombo

22-Jul-2013•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

Ford wants consistency from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford has said consistency is an issue with the team's batting, especially in the middle order

22-Jul-2013•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Sri Lanka thrash South Africa by 180 runs

It was not exactly 624 but Kumar Sangakkara's career-best had a similar effect as the 2006 record stand he put on with Mahela Jawaywardene against the same opposition seven years ago

20-Jul-2013•The Report by Firdose Moonda

Sri Lanka hold edge against inexperienced South Africa

A South African side lacking experience in Sri Lankan conditions will square off against the hosts in the first ODI in Colombo

19-Jul-2013•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

An uncommon bilateral series

Sri Lanka face off against South Africa in five ODIs and three T20Is, between July 20 and August 6

19-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Rambukwella fined for flight incident

Sri Lanka A cricketer Ramith Rambukwella will be fined 50% of his tour fee after he caused mild panic on a flight by attempting to open the cabin door at 35,000 feet.

18-Jul-2013•ESPNcricinfo staff

Sri Lanka Premier League 2013 called off

The second edition of the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) has been scrapped after the Twenty20 tournament's franchises failed to pay Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) their dues

17-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Chandimal becomes youngest Sri Lanka ODI captain

Dinesh Chandimal will become Sri Lanka's youngest ever ODI captain, at 23, after being handed the reins for the first two matches against South Africa in Colombo

17-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mathews wants SL youngsters to emulate seniors

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has backed young batsmen Dinesh Chandimal and Lahiru Thirimanne to deliver in the home series against South Africa

17-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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