🇱🇰 LANKAN LIONS ROAR! 🦁

225 Runs! 💥 Mendis, Shanaka & Rathnayake HAMMER Oman! 🤯 Watch the 105-run demolition job in Pallekele! 📺🏏

Co-hosts Sri Lanka have sent a warning message to the rest of the world! Watch the highlights as the Lions shrugged off the injury loss of Wanindu Hasaranga to demolish Oman by 105 runs in their T20 World Cup 2026 clash at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Sent in to bat, Sri Lanka unleashed carnage. After Kusal Mendis anchored the innings with a classy 61 off 45 balls, the middle order exploded. Young sensation Pavan Rathnayake announced himself on the world stage with a blistering 60 off 28 balls, before captain Dasun Shanaka applied the finishing touches with a violent 50 off just 20 deliveries. The hosts posted a mammoth 225/5.

In reply, Oman crumbled under the pressure of the target. Despite a fighting unbeaten 53 off 56 from Mohammad Nadeem, they never got close. Maheesh Theekshana and Dushmantha Chameera claimed two wickets apiece to restrict the visitors to 120/9, sealing a massive percentage-boosting win

Sri Lanka vs Oman Video Highlights: Kusal Mendis 61 & Dasun Shanaka 50 Power 105-Run Win | T20 World Cup 2026

Kamindu Mendis goes BESERK (44 off 19)! 🤯 Spinners choke Ireland to seal a 20-run win! Watch the comeback highlights! 📺🏏

Co-hosts Sri Lanka have started their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a gritty 20-run victory over Ireland at the R. Premadasa Stadium! Watch the highlights as the 'Mendis Duo' rescued the hosts before the spinners spun a web around the Irish batters.

Struggling at 86/4 in the 14th over after a disciplined spell from George Dockrell (2/17), Sri Lanka looked in trouble. But Kamindu Mendis changed the game, smashing a blistering 44 off just 19 balls to partner with anchor Kusal Mendis (56 off 43)*. Their 67-run stand powered Sri Lanka to a competitive 163/6.

In reply, Ireland were well-placed at 105/2 with Harry Tector (40) and Ross Adair (34) looking dangerous. However, the introduction of spin turned the tide. Wanindu Hasaranga (3/25) and Maheesh Theekshana (3/23) triggered a massive collapse, taking 6 wickets between them to bowl Ireland out for 143.

Match Key Moments:

The Rescue: Kamindu Mendis' game-changing 44 (19) when SL were stuck.

The Anchor: Kusal Mendis carries his bat with a vital fifty.

The Collapse: Ireland lose their last 8 wickets for just 38 runs.

The Magic: Hasaranga & Theekshana completely dominating the death overs.

Final Score: Sri Lanka 163/6 def. Ireland 143 (19.5 ov) Player of the Match: Kamindu Mendis

Sri Lanka vs Ireland Video Highlights: Kamindu Mendis 44(19) & Hasaranga 3/25 Seal Win | T20 World Cup 2026

England have completed a 3-0 whitewash over Sri Lanka after pulling off a miraculous 12-run victory in the 3rd T20I at Pallekele! Watch the full highlights of a low-scoring thriller where the visitors defended a modest total of 128.

After being put into bat, England struggled on a gripping surface, collapsing to 60/6. It took a gritty 58 off 48 balls from Player of the Series Sam Curran to drag them to 128/9. Sri Lankan pacer Dushmantha Chameera was the star with the ball, claiming a brilliant 5-wicket haul (5/24).

In reply, Sri Lanka looked set for victory, but a game-changing spell from young spinner Jacob Bethell turned the match on its head. Bethell took 4 wickets for just 11 runs, including three in the 18th over, to bowl the hosts out for 116.

Match Key Moments:

Sam Curran's Rescue Act: A crucial fifty when all other batters failed.

Chameera's Fire: A stunning 5-fer that dismantled England's top order.

The Turning Point: Jacob Bethell's triple-strike over to derail the chase.

The Result: England win by 12 runs to enter the 2026 T20 World Cup with perfect momentum.

Final Score: England 128/9 def. Sri Lanka 116 (19.3 ov) Player of the Match: Sam Curran Series Result: England won 3-0

SL vs ENG 3rd T20I Highlights: England Win by 12 Runs to Sweep Series 3-0

A rain-hit thriller in Kandy! 🌧️ Brook & Banton dismantle the Lankan attack to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead. Watch the full highlights! 📺🔥

📊 Key Match Facts for the Page
The Result: England won by 6 wickets (DLS Method).

The Target: Sri Lanka posted 189/5; rain revised England's target to 168 in 17 overs.

Player of the Match: Tom Banton (54* off 33 balls) for his calm middle-order mastery.

The "Whirlwind": Captain Harry Brook smashed 36 runs in just 12 balls (SR 300.00) to break the back of the chase.

Sri Lanka's Bright Spot: Pavan Rathnayake impressed with a quickfire 40 (22), though it wasn't enough to stop the English juggernaut.

Brook-force! Harry’s 12-Ball Blitz and Banton’s Fifty Seal Series for England

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