You might have noticed that Sri Lanka has a cricket team similar to England. You also likely know that Pakistan lost the 2015 World Cup final. But did you know that Sri Lanka has won two World Cups? The 2011 World Cup, and the 2015 World Cup.
England's cricket number for Sri Lanka is very similar.
There's a reason Sri Lanka's cricket score is comparable to England's. They have faced each other 25 times in Test cricket. However, neither side has won. The latest match was played at Leeds on 24 June 2014.
sri lanka lost to Pakistan in 2015 World Cup final
After Pakistan's humiliating loss to Sri Lanka in the 2015 World Cup final, Indians went on social media to troll Pakistan's cricketers. This is all part of intense cricket rivalry between these two countries.
sri lanka won 2011 World Cup
With an unlikely victory against India, Sri Lanka won the 2011 World Cup Cricket Tournament. The team paraded past Colombo airport waving to huge crowds. However, despite the victory, Sri Lanka continues to struggle with power cuts and food shortages, as well as political turmoil. After months and months of protests, Gotabaya Rajapaksa (the country's president) fled the country on a military plane in July. There is much more work ahead before the nation can return back to normal.
2015 World Cup: Winners: Sri Lanka
Angelo Mathews helmed the Sri Lankan Cricket team. They reached quarter-finals and were defeated by South Africa. They lost by 133 runs. Mahela Jayawardene, Sangakkara both ended their ODI careers. Dilshan Sangakkara and Kumar Sangakkara did not make it to the World Cup finals.
sri lanka played nine teams in Test cricket
Sri Lanka, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, has a vibrant and colorful culture. It is a popular tourist spot for tourists from all over the globe, and cricket is a favorite sport. The British colonial administration introduced it to the island's past. The natives quickly took to the sport and the first recorded match was played in 1882. The Colombo Journal published an essay on cricket in the country in 1832. The Colombo Cricket Club was created in 1882. Matches were held the following November.
Sri Lankan cricketer Ada Derana Sri Lankan Cricketer the Year 2015 award was presented to sri lanka
Ada Derana, Sri Lanka’s most popular news and entertainment channel, organized the ceremony. The ceremony honored individuals and groups who contributed to the country's progress and their positive influence on society. It also sought to elevate Sri Lanka's profile in the international community. Derana invited distinguished personalities to the ceremony in recognition of the achievements made by Sri Lankans.