<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka Cricket Team News]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Stay updated with the latest Sri Lanka cricket news today on Sportscafe. Get insights into team updates, match highlights, and breaking stories from Sri Lanka cricket.</p>]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Sri Lanka Cricket Team News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:48:21 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/cricket/team/sri_lanka_cricket_team" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:53:33 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Dhruv Jurel Reveals Why Rishabh Pant Is So Special in Test Cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dhruv Jurel has talked about the greatness of Rishabh Pant in Test format. Recently, Pant became the highest run-scorer for the Indian team in the World Test Championship. With his aggressive batting style, he has been the star for the Indian team in the middle order. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/25/dhruv-jurel-reveals-why-rishabh-pant-is-so-special-in-test-cricket?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/25/dhruv-jurel-reveals-why-rishabh-pant-is-so-special-in-test-cricket?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:53:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/rishabh_pant_india_cricket_team_Cricinfo.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter Reacts as Sarfaraz Khan Sledges Sri Lankan Batters in 2nd Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarfaraz Khan has been a key player for the Indian bowlers in the second Test. He was not picked by the team in both games, but he decided to contribute on the field. Sarfaraz stepped in as a substitute fielder, and he made his way to sledge the Sri Lankan batsmen. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/25/twitter-reacts-as-sarfaraz-khan-sledges-sri-lankan-batters-in-2nd-test?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/25/twitter-reacts-as-sarfaraz-khan-sledges-sri-lankan-batters-in-2nd-test?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:47:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/sarfaraz_khan_india_cricket_team_Cricinfo.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India Get a Huge WTC Boost After Bangladeshs Crushing Defeat to Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[India has received a major boost after Bangladesh lost the second Test against Australia. If India manages to defeat Sri Lanka in this Test, the team would climb back to the fourth spot in the standings. Still, there is no room for error for Shubman Gill, if he wants to lead India to the finals. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/23/india-get-a-huge-wtc-boost-after-bangladeshs-crushing-defeat-to-australia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/23/india-get-a-huge-wtc-boost-after-bangladeshs-crushing-defeat-to-australia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:41:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/shubman_gill_india_cricket_team_wtc_final_Cricinfo.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter Reacts to Fiery Jaiswal-Asitha Fernando Clash During India vs Sri Lanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando got involved in a fiery clash in the second Test. Jaiswal smashed Fernando for consecutive boundaries before he lost his wicket on the last ball of the over.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/23/twitter-reacts-to-fiery-jaiswal-asitha-fernando-clash-during-india-vs-sri-lanka?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/23/twitter-reacts-to-fiery-jaiswal-asitha-fernando-clash-during-india-vs-sri-lanka?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:33:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/yashasvi_jaiswal_asitha_fernando_india_cricket_team_ETV_Bharat.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devdutt Padikkal Scripts History With Consecutive Centuries in Sri Lanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devdutt Padikkal has scored yet another century against Sri Lanka. Continuing his red hot form, he also scored a century in the second Test, keeping India in a strong position. He is now making a strong case to be the number three batsman, putting Sudharsan's spot in danger. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/23/devdutt-padikkal-scripts-history-with-consecutive-centuries-in-sri-lanka?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/23/devdutt-padikkal-scripts-history-with-consecutive-centuries-in-sri-lanka?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:25:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/devdutt_padikkal_sri_lanka_cricket_team_Cricinfo.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kuldeep Yadavs Absence From 2nd Test Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kuldeep Yadav has missed out from the second Test against Sri Lanka. The BCCI confirmed that he won't be available as he is suffering from a viral illness. Saransh Jain has replaced Kuldeep in the team, as the latter may also be available as a concussion replacement, if needed.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/23/kuldeep-yadavs-absence-from-2nd-test-explained?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/23/kuldeep-yadavs-absence-from-2nd-test-explained?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:54:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/kuldeep_yadav_india_cricket_team_Deccan_Chronicle.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gautam Gambhir Under Pressure? India Coach Breaks Silence on Test Cricket Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The concerns regarding the longest format of the game have been growing for the Indian team. Gautam Gambhir faced a number of questions regarding the team's form, as India struggled even in home games. But right before the second test against Sri Lanka, he finally broke silence on this matter.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/22/india-coach-breaks-silence-on-test-cricket-concerns?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/22/india-coach-breaks-silence-on-test-cricket-concerns?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:52:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/gautam_gambhir_india_cricket_team_India_tour_of_Sri_Lanka_x.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ajinkya Rahane Reveals Why Devdutt Padikkal Could Be India’s X-Factor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ajinkya Rahane has made a huge claim ahead of the Test series between India and Sri Lanka. He has backed Devdutt Padikkal to bat at number three. Rahane thinks that the Sri Lankan conditions would suit Devdutt Padikkal the most in the series. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/13/ajinkya-rahane-reveals-why-devdutt-padikkal-could-be-indias-x-factor?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/13/ajinkya-rahane-reveals-why-devdutt-padikkal-could-be-indias-x-factor?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:34:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/rahane_padikkal_india_x_factor_mid_day.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka Hit by Injury Concerns Ahead of Indias First Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sri Lankan cricket team has been affected with injuries ahead of the first test. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis are reported to be unfit to play, as the team prepares for the first game against India. If they are ruled out, India will be receiving a major boost against the home team.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/11/sri-lanka-hit-by-injury-concerns-ahead-of-indias-first-test?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/11/sri-lanka-hit-by-injury-concerns-ahead-of-indias-first-test?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:14:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/sri_lanka_hit_by_injury_concerns_ahead_of_indias_first_test.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happened the Last Time India Played a Test at Galle?]]></title><description><![CDATA[India will be returning to Galle International Stadium after nine years to play a Test match. The last time India did this in 2017, Virat Kohli was the skipper of the team. In that game, Cheteshwar Pujara, Shikhar Dhawan, and Virat Kohli went on to smash tons for the Indian team.  ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/10/what-happened-the-last-time-india-played-a-test-at-galle?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/10/what-happened-the-last-time-india-played-a-test-at-galle?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:23:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/india_cricket_team_Test_Cricinfo.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarfaraz Khan Returns to Team India as Replacement for Injured Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarfaraz Khan has made his return to the Indian team for the first time since 2024. With Sai Sudharsan being injured and ruled out of the Test series, BCCI wanted a replacement as soon as possible. For this, they have turned their heads to Sarfaraz Khan, who has proved himself again.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/10/sarfaraz-khan-returns-to-team-india-as-replacement-for-injured-star?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/10/sarfaraz-khan-returns-to-team-india-as-replacement-for-injured-star?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:56:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/sri_lanka_india_india_tour_of_sri_lanka_cricinfo.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury Concerns Hit Sri Lanka Ahead of India Test Opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sri Lankan cricket team has also been affected with injuries. Right before the series opener against India, a key player has been ruled out of the game. Kusal Mendis won’t be available to play for Sri Lanka, as he continues to recover from his injury.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/06/injury-concerns-hit-sri-lanka-ahead-of-india-test-opener?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/06/injury-concerns-hit-sri-lanka-ahead-of-india-test-opener?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:25:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/kusal_mendis_sri_lanka_cricket_team_Cricinfo.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India vs Sri Lanka XI Warm-Up Match Sees Significant Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[India and Sri Lanka XI will be facing each other in a warm-up match. This match is set to be played for three days now, starting from 7 August. Earlier it was set to be played for four days but now it has been reduced to three to manage the schedule. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/01/india-vs-sri-lanka-xi-warm-up-match-sees-significant-change?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/aug/01/india-vs-sri-lanka-xi-warm-up-match-sees-significant-change?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:06:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/sl-vs-ind-sl-xi-vs-ind-india-tour-of-sri-lanka-ndtv-sports.scorimg.png" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Is Saransh Jain? Meet Indias New Test Call-Up for the Sri Lanka Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian team for the Test series against Sri Lanka has been announced. And for this, a new name has been added, which is Saransh Jain. The spin all-rounder holds a lot of experience with both bat and ball for the team in the domestic circuit.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/jul/28/who-is-saransh-jain-meet-indias-new-test-call-up-for-the-sri-lanka-series?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/jul/28/who-is-saransh-jain-meet-indias-new-test-call-up-for-the-sri-lanka-series?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:54:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/who_is_saransh_jain_meet_indias_new_test_call_up_for_the_sri_lanka_series.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fitness Update of Team India Ahead of Sri Lanka Test Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[BCCI is likely to announce the Indian team for Sri Lanka Tests on Tuesday. Ahead of this, various players are facing injury issues, which might cause a hindrance. Key players such as Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, and Sai Sudharsan are subject to fitness. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/jul/26/fitness-update-of-team-india-ahead-of-sri-lanka-test-series?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/jul/26/fitness-update-of-team-india-ahead-of-sri-lanka-test-series?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:16:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/india_cricket_team_Test_Series_The_Indian_Express.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India A Receive Boost as Ruturaj Gaikwad Joins Squad for Crucial Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ruturaj Gaikwad has received a call up for the India A team against Sri Lanka A. Riyan Parag was a part of the team but he suffered with an injury during the IPL. Gaikwad has now replaced him, making his way to the line-up for the upcoming series. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/may/31/india-a-receive-boost-as-ruturaj-gaikwad-joins-squad-for-crucial-series?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/may/31/india-a-receive-boost-as-ruturaj-gaikwad-joins-squad-for-crucial-series?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 13:57:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/g.scorimg.jpg" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board Blocks IPL Entry, RCB Player Hits Back in Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royal Challengers Bengaluru are missing out on one of their key overseas bowlers in this tournament. And it is Nuwan Thushara. Despite him being ready to play the IPL, the Sri Lanka Cricket rejected his NOC to play in the tournament. Now, Thushara has responded by taking the case to court.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/apr/03/board-blocks-ipl-entry-rcb-player-hits-back-in-court?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/apr/03/board-blocks-ipl-entry-rcb-player-hits-back-in-court?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:32:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/royal_challengers_bengaluru_player_hits_back_in_court.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Test Cricket Schedule for India in the Upcoming Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[India will be continuing its World Test Championship cycle late in this year. The schedule of the Indian team has been revealed, with Test cricket coming back soon for the fans to relive the longest format. India currently stands 6th in the WTC standings. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/mar/13/full-test-cricket-schedule-for-india-in-the-upcoming-season?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/mar/13/full-test-cricket-schedule-for-india-in-the-upcoming-season?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:36:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/india_cricket_team_Test_cricket_ESPNcricinfo.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH | Rathnayake breaks Pakistan's heart as briliant knock knocks out rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The calculators were out in full force on Saturday as Pakistan fought for a T20 World Cup semi-final spot against Sri Lanka in Pallekele, needing a mammoth victory to surpass' New Zealand net run rate. The first half went to plan, until Pavan Rathnayake ensured the dream died a brutal death.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/mar/02/watch-rathnayake-breaks-pakistans-heart-as-briliant-knock-knocks-out-rivals?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/mar/02/watch-rathnayake-breaks-pakistans-heart-as-briliant-knock-knocks-out-rivals?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gantavya Adukia]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:28:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Pavan_Rathnayake_T20_WC.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH | Sahibzada and Fakhar step-up to hand desperate Pakistan lifeline with record-breaking stand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan's cricket for long has been reliant not on overall tactical brilliance or a collective effort, but trusting that when the hour comes, so will a superstar. The 2026 T20 World Cup was no different as in a must-win game against Sri Lanka, their two openers stitched a mammoth 176-run stand.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/mar/02/watch-sahibzada-and-fakhar-step-up-to-hand-desperate-pakistan-lifeline-with-record-breaking-stand?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/mar/02/watch-sahibzada-and-fakhar-step-up-to-hand-desperate-pakistan-lifeline-with-record-breaking-stand?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gantavya Adukia]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:15:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Fakhar_Zaman_Sahibzada-Farhan_T20_Wc.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch, T20 World Cup | Henry starts proceedings in style to castle Nissanka in first ball of chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Losing an in-form batter in the first ball of the chase is never a good sign and Matt Henry engineered exactly that against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup. The New Zealand pacer cleaned up in-form opener Pathum Nissanka to send the home crowd into a stunning silence during the Super Eight contest.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/26/watch-sl-vs-nz-henry-takes-leaf-out-of-cummins-book-to-silence-colombo-crowd-with-ripper?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/26/watch-sl-vs-nz-henry-takes-leaf-out-of-cummins-book-to-silence-colombo-crowd-with-ripper?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Venkateswaran N]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:50:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/matt_henry_nz_getty.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch, ICC T20 World Cup | Chameera pumped up after beating Phillips all ends up with absolute peach]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is nothing worse than getting beaten for pace and Glenn Phillips was shell shocked during the T20 World Cup Super Eight game against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Pacer Dushmantha Chameera steamed through the New Zealand batter’s defence before rattling the timber to leave him in utter disbelief.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/26/watch-sl-vs-nz-chameera-special-rattles-phillips-timber-to-leave-him-shellshocked-after-dismissal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/26/watch-sl-vs-nz-chameera-special-rattles-phillips-timber-to-leave-him-shellshocked-after-dismissal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Venkateswaran N]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:49:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Dushmantha_Chameera_Asia_Cup.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICC T20 World Cup | New Zealand show Sri Lanka exit door with clinical 61-run win]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 61 runs in a 2026 T20 World Cup match in Colombo on Wednesday. Rachin Ravindra’s all-round show and skipper Mitchell Santner’s stunning cameo with the bat helped the Kiwis power to their first win in the Super Eights while eliminating the co-hosts from the tournament.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/26/sl-vs-nz-ravindra-and-santner-power-kiwis-to-big-win-over-sri-lanka-in-super-eight-contest?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/26/sl-vs-nz-ravindra-and-santner-power-kiwis-to-big-win-over-sri-lanka-in-super-eight-contest?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Venkateswaran N]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:03:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Rachin_ravindra_Tom_Latham_NZ_vs_NED_CWC.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ZIM vs SL | Raza heroics take Zimbabwe to Super Eights unbeaten with win over hosts Sri Lanka ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zimbabwe continued to fly their flag high in the 2026 T20 World Cup as they registered a resounding six-wicket win over Sri Lanka to take the top spot in Group B with three wins and a washout. Set 179 to chase, Brian Bennett anchored the Chevron's efforts before Sikandar Raza provided the finish.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/20/zim-vs-sl-raza-heroics-take-zimbabwe-to-super-eights-unbeaten-with-win-over-hosts-sri-lanka?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/20/zim-vs-sl-raza-heroics-take-zimbabwe-to-super-eights-unbeaten-with-win-over-hosts-sri-lanka?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gantavya Adukia]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:24:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Sikandar_Raza_ICC.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch, ICC T20 World Cup | Pathum Nissanka silences Aussies into submission with unbelievable knock ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pathum Nissanka played the innings of his life to take Sri Lanka into the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in Pallekele on Monday. The co-hosts’ opener smashed an unbeaten 52-ball century and celebrated in style, as the side thrashed Australia by eight wickets in their Group B game.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/16/watch-sl-vs-aus-nissanka-celebrates-first-century-in-current-world-cup-edition-with-statement-gesture?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/16/watch-sl-vs-aus-nissanka-celebrates-first-century-in-current-world-cup-edition-with-statement-gesture?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Venkateswaran N]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:42:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/pathum%20nissanka_slvsafg.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch, ICC T20 World Cup | Nissanka channels inner Jonty Rhodes to make amends for earlier drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[We often see fielders get jittery on the field after a drop or a fumble, but Pathum Nissanka was just the opposite during the T20 World Cup game against Australia. The Sri Lankan opener, after putting down a skier from Glenn Maxwell, came back in style to pouch a blinder in the very next over.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/16/watch-sl-vs-aus-nissanka-defies-gravity-to-pluck-blinder-as-maxwell-fails-to-capitalise-earlier-reprieve?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/16/watch-sl-vs-aus-nissanka-defies-gravity-to-pluck-blinder-as-maxwell-fails-to-capitalise-earlier-reprieve?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Venkateswaran N]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:52:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Pathum%20Nissanka_SLvsNZ.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia and Zimbabwe in Nail-Biting Race to Secure Super Eights Spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group stages have been more intense in Group B clashes. With Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe undefeated, it remains questionable whether Australia will be able to get to the Super Eights stage. Each team now fights for qualification, as four teams remain in race.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/16/australia-and-zimbabwe-in-nail-biting-race-to-secure-super-eights-spot?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/16/australia-and-zimbabwe-in-nail-biting-race-to-secure-super-eights-spot?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:52:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/australia_zimbabwe_t20_world_cup_nail_biting_race_to_secure_super_eights_spot.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs IRE | Kamindu heroics punish sloppy Ireland as hobbling Hasaranga leads Lanka to victory in opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka recovered well from being put in an Irish spin chokehold at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday to secure a 20-run win in their T20 World Cup opener. Kamindu Mendis'19-ball 44 proved pivotal in taking the hosts to 163, before Wanindu Hasaranga scalped three while battling hamstring troubles.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/08/sl-vs-ire-kamindu-heroics-punish-sloppy-ireland-as-hobbling-hasaranga-leads-lanka-to-victory-in-opener?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/08/sl-vs-ire-kamindu-heroics-punish-sloppy-ireland-as-hobbling-hasaranga-leads-lanka-to-victory-in-opener?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gantavya Adukia]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:20:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Wanindu_Hasaranga_SL_vs_IRE_WT20.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs IRE | Twitter in disbelief as three Irish drops in four balls breathes life into down-and-out Lanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dropped catch is simply a part and parcel of cricket, a routine mistake that even the best teams in the world seem to make more often than they should. Yet, Ireland took it to new extremes against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday to ruin what had thus far been a world class bowling performance.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/08/sl-vs-ire-twitter-in-disbelief-as-three-irish-drops-in-four-balls-breathes-life-into-down-and-out-lanka?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/08/sl-vs-ire-twitter-in-disbelief-as-three-irish-drops-in-four-balls-breathes-life-into-down-and-out-lanka?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gantavya Adukia]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:32:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/George_Dockrell_SL_vs_IRE_WT20.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs IRE | Twitter reacts to bemused Irish squadron after DRS denies them wicket by barest of margins]]></title><description><![CDATA[For all the good technology has done to the world of sports, there's an argument from some quarters that it is too precise that takes away some beauty from the game. The phenomenon was in action once again in Colombo on Sunday when what looked like a near-plumb LBW ended up not being so.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/08/sl-vs-ire-twitter-reacts-to-bemused-irish-squadron-after-drs-denies-them-wicket-by-barest-of-margins?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/08/sl-vs-ire-twitter-reacts-to-bemused-irish-squadron-after-drs-denies-them-wicket-by-barest-of-margins?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gantavya Adukia]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:24:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Ireland_cricket_team.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item></channel></rss>