<?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 Vs New Zealand News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news about Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand tournament. All the latest 2026 Cricket articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:47:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/cricket/tournament/sri_lanka_vs_new_zealand" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:55:36 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[Is This the Most Challenging Era for Asian Cricket?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dominance of Asian teams seems to fade over the last few years in world cricket. Even with strong teams such as India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and more, only India seems to be representing the continent in ICC events.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/26/is-this-the-most-challenging-era-for-asian-cricket?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/26/is-this-the-most-challenging-era-for-asian-cricket?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:55:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/asian_cricket_the_most_challenging_era.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[NZ vs SL | Theekshana’s hat-trick falls short as Rachin-Chapman duo clinch victory for Kiwis]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by 113 runs in the second ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton. After a rain delay reduced the match to 37 overs, New Zealand posted 255 with strong contributions from Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman, while Sri Lanka’s batting collapsed without partnerships.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/jan/08/nz-vs-sl-theekshanas-hat-trick-falls-short-as-rachin-chapman-duo-clinch-victory-for-kiwis?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/jan/08/nz-vs-sl-theekshanas-hat-trick-falls-short-as-rachin-chapman-duo-clinch-victory-for-kiwis?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Debayan Sinha]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:32:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Chapman_ravindra.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[‌NZ vs SL | Twitter reacts to Kiwi keeper tracks back near boundary rope and perfect an outlandish juggling catch   ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moments of magic are often a result of creative thinking and unwavering endeavours. If such was the case, New Zealand wicketkeeper Mitchell Hay should be hailed for the scintillating balloting catch he grabbed in the third T20I between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at the Saxton Oval, Nelson.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/jan/03/nz-vs-sl-twitter-reacts-to-kiwi-keeper-tracks-back-near-boundary-rope-and-perfect-an-outlandish-juggling-catch?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/jan/03/nz-vs-sl-twitter-reacts-to-kiwi-keeper-tracks-back-near-boundary-rope-and-perfect-an-outlandish-juggling-catch?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Arijit Kundu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 10:43:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/hay.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[‌WATCH, NZ vs SL | Glenn Phillips’s brute power sends the ball soaring into commentary box with 109 metre hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The modern-day spectators tend to feel more amused with gigantic sixes than anything else in cricket. Having said, that New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips must have given a treat to the spectators at the Bay Oval after smoking a 109-metre maximum against Sri Lanka in the second T20I.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/dec/30/watch-nz-vs-sl-glenn-phillipss-brute-power-sends-the-ball-soaring-into-commentary-box-with-109-metre-hit?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/dec/30/watch-nz-vs-sl-glenn-phillipss-brute-power-sends-the-ball-soaring-into-commentary-box-with-109-metre-hit?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Arijit Kundu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:59:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/gp.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs NZ | Incessant showers in rained out third ODI forces drab end to series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only 21 overs of play were possible at Pallekele International Stadium in the final ODI of the three-match series, thus handing Sri Lanka the affair by a 2-0 scoreline. The Kiwis were well placed at 112/1 when play stopped, with Will Young unbeaten on 56 and Henry Nicholls nearing a half-century.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/nov/21/sl-vs-nz-incessant-showers-in-rained-out-third-odi-forces-drab-end-to-series?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/nov/21/sl-vs-nz-incessant-showers-in-rained-out-third-odi-forces-drab-end-to-series?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:27:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/SL_vs_NZ_ODI_Pallekele_AFP.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs NZ | Mendis’ Grit and Theekshana’s all-round show sink Kiwis as Lankans seal series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by three wickets in Pallekele and won the ODI series 2-0. The New Zealand batting was spearheaded by half-ton from Mark Chapman and Mitch Hay's 49 whereas Kusal Mendis’ 74 off 102 and Maheesh Theekshana’s three-fer and last-minute batting cameo sealed their win. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/nov/17/sl-vs-nz-mendis-grit-and-theekshanas-all-round-show-sink-kiwis-as-lankans-seal-series?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/nov/17/sl-vs-nz-mendis-grit-and-theekshanas-all-round-show-sink-kiwis-as-lankans-seal-series?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Debayan Sinha]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Nov 2024 17:49:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Kusal%20Mendis_SLvsNZ-1000x1000.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs NZ | Twitter in awe as Pathum Nissanka’s eagle-eyed precision stuns with a jaw-dropping catch]]></title><description><![CDATA[When batting contributions are minimal, stepping up in the field becomes crucial. Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka did the same in the second ODI against New Zealand at Pallekele when he grabbed a spectacular running catch and dismissed Mitchell Santner leaving the Kiwi side in deep trouble. 
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/nov/17/sl-vs-nz-twitter-in-awe-as-pathum-nissankas-eagle-eyed-precision-stuns-with-a-jaw-dropping-catch?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/nov/17/sl-vs-nz-twitter-in-awe-as-pathum-nissankas-eagle-eyed-precision-stuns-with-a-jaw-dropping-catch?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Debayan Sinha]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Nov 2024 13:53:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Pathum%20Nissanka_SLvsNZ-1000x1000.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs NZ | Twitter celebrates as Avishka Fernando’s fielding wizardry earns Jayasuriya’s applause]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appreciation plays a crucial role in team sports, often boosting morale. A prime example unfolded during the second ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, where Avishka Fernando’s brilliant catch in the deep dismissed Glenn Phillips, earning well-deserved applause from Sanath Jayasuriya.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/nov/17/sl-vs-nz-twitter-celebrates-as-avishka-fernandos-fielding-wizardry-earns-jayasuriyas-applause?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/nov/17/sl-vs-nz-twitter-celebrates-as-avishka-fernandos-fielding-wizardry-earns-jayasuriyas-applause?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Debayan Sinha]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Nov 2024 12:34:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/GcVBP0FbkAIFjCo-1000x1000.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs NZ | Kusal and Avishka tons set up commanding Lankan victory in rain-affected first ODI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka accumulated 324 runs after choosing to bat first in the opening ODI at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, courtesy of a 206-run partnership between Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando. Thus set a target of 221 in 27 overs by DLS method, the Kiwis fell short by 45 runs in their response.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/nov/13/sl-vs-nz-kusal-and-avishka-tons-set-up-commanding-lankan-victory-in-rain-affected-first-odi?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/nov/13/sl-vs-nz-kusal-and-avishka-tons-set-up-commanding-lankan-victory-in-rain-affected-first-odi?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:59:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Kusal_Mendis_Avishka_Fernando_SL_vs_NZ_ODI_Dambulla_AFP.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[‌SL vs NZ | Hasaranga ruled out of New Zealand ODI series due to hamstring injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Sri Lankan T20I captain Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand starting November 13. He suffered a hamstring injury in the left leg during the second T20I against the Black Caps and have been deemed unfit to participate in the 50-over clash.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/nov/12/sl-vs-nz-hasaranga-ruled-out-of-new-zealand-odi-series-due-to-hamstring-injury?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/nov/12/sl-vs-nz-hasaranga-ruled-out-of-new-zealand-odi-series-due-to-hamstring-injury?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Arijit Kundu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:42:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/wanindu_hasaranga_slc_getty-700x700.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockie Ferguson to miss Sri Lanka ODI series after suffering calf injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson will miss the Black Caps squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka ODI due to a calf injury. The 33-year-old sustained a calf strain during the second T20I match against Sri Lanka at Dambulla and will now return home for further medical assessment and treatment.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/nov/12/lockie-ferguson-to-miss-sri-lanka-odi-series-after-suffering-calf-injury?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/nov/12/lockie-ferguson-to-miss-sri-lanka-odi-series-after-suffering-calf-injury?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Debayan Sinha]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:53:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Lockie-1000x1000.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[‌WATCH, SL vs NZ | Fiery Ferguson’s unsettles Lankan middle order with maiden T20I hat-trick  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s not easy to make a turnaround when the chips are down. But Lockie Ferguson just showed the path to making a strong comeback with a fiery spell against Sri Lanka that involved a hat-trick to derail the hosts' middle-order batters in the second T20I at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/nov/11/watch-sl-vs-nz-fiery-fergusons-unsettles-lankan-middle-order-with-maiden-t-20-i-hat-trick?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/nov/11/watch-sl-vs-nz-fiery-fergusons-unsettles-lankan-middle-order-with-maiden-t-20-i-hat-trick?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Arijit Kundu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:49:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/lockie_ferguson_nz-350x350.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH, SL vs NZ | Thushara gets second T20I off to sensational start with unplayable swinging yorker]]></title><description><![CDATA[The greatest new ball bowlers have always had the knack of being on the money immediately from the get-go and Nuwan Thushara is soon making a name for himself as one such phenom. The young Lankan quick delivered an outswinging yorker first up in Dambulla to sound Tim Robinson the death rattle.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/nov/10/watch-sl-vs-nz-thushara-gets-second-t-20-i-off-to-sensational-start-with-unplayable-swinging-yorker?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/nov/10/watch-sl-vs-nz-thushara-gets-second-t-20-i-off-to-sensational-start-with-unplayable-swinging-yorker?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2024 15:51:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Nuwan_Thushara_SL%20vs_NZ_T20I_AP.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asalanka to lead as Sri Lanka announces white ball squad against New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has unveiled its squad for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against New Zealand on home soil. Charith Asalanka will captain the 16-member squad in both formats for the series, slated to take place later this month at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/nov/06/asalanka-to-lead-as-sri-lanka-announces-white-ball-squad-against-new-zealand?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/nov/06/asalanka-to-lead-as-sri-lanka-announces-white-ball-squad-against-new-zealand?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Debayan Sinha]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:45:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Charith_Asalanka_AFP-1000x1000.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitchell Santner named Black Caps interim captain for Sri Lanka white-ball series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell Santner has been appointed interim captain for the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka in November. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) revealed the 15-member squad and also stated that a decision regarding the permanent ODI and T20I captaincy will be made in the coming months.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/oct/23/mitchell-santner-named-black-caps-interim-captain-for-sri-lanka-white-ball-series?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/oct/23/mitchell-santner-named-black-caps-interim-captain-for-sri-lanka-white-ball-series?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Debayan Sinha]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:03:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Mitchell_Santner_NZ_vs_NED_Hyderabad_CWC-1000x1000.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs NZ | Kamindu Mendis' heroics and Jayasuriya's mastery seal Sri Lanka's whitewash over Kiwis ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka achieved a triumphant victory by an innings and 154 runs against New Zealand at Galle. The batting lineup was led by stellar centuries from Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, and Kusal Mendis, while Prabath Jayasuriya's nine-wicket haul dismantled the Kiwis, forcing a follow-on.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/29/sl-vs-nz-kamindu-mendis-heroics-and-jayasuriyas-mastery-seal-sri-lankas-whitewash-over-kiwis?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/29/sl-vs-nz-kamindu-mendis-heroics-and-jayasuriyas-mastery-seal-sri-lankas-whitewash-over-kiwis?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Debayan Sinha]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2024 08:58:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/388141-1000x1000.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs NZ | Prabath-Peiris rattle Kiwi feathers in sensational collapse as Lanka end Day 3 on brink of history]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand collapsed spectacularly to 88 all-out in the first innings at Galle, courtesy Prabath Jayasuriya's six-fer, to leave Sri Lanka chasing their biggest ever victory in Test history until rain stopped play. The Kiwi score stood at 199/5 at Stumps, with a deficit of 315 runs.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/28/sl-vs-nz-jayasuriya-rattles-kiwi-feathers-in-sensational-collapse-as-lanka-end-day-3-on-brink-of-history?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/28/sl-vs-nz-jayasuriya-rattles-kiwi-feathers-in-sensational-collapse-as-lanka-end-day-3-on-brink-of-history?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gantavya Adukia]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2024 11:30:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Prabath_Jayasuriya_SL_vs_NZ_Test_Galle_Getty.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs NZ | Twitter stunned by Ramesh Mendis’ somersault catch as Kane Williamson takes a tumble]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lengthy format of a Test match is often livened by spectacular catches that showcase incredible agility. In the Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at Galle, Ramesh Mendis of Sri Lanka delivered an unforgettable moment by taking a stunning running catch to dismiss Kane Williamson.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/28/sl-vs-nz-twitter-stunned-by-ramesh-mendis-somersault-catch-as-kane-williamson-takes-a-tumble?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/28/sl-vs-nz-twitter-stunned-by-ramesh-mendis-somersault-catch-as-kane-williamson-takes-a-tumble?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Debayan Sinha]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2024 09:36:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/388146-1000x1000.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[‌SL vs NZ | Twitter reacts to audacious Kusal Mendis notch up century in style with colossal blow]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Test cricket was more renowned for a defensive way of batting, few cricketers have influenced the attacking way of play. Kusal Mendis showed in which category he belongs after bringing up his century with a blazing six in the third session of the second Test against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/27/sl-vs-nz-twitter-reacts-to-audacious-kusal-mendis-notch-up-century-in-style-with-colossal-blow?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/27/sl-vs-nz-twitter-reacts-to-audacious-kusal-mendis-notch-up-century-in-style-with-colossal-blow?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Arijit Kundu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:57:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/kusal_mendis_sl_vs_nz_test-350x350.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs NZ | Mendis duo's centuries dominate Kiwis as Sri Lanka charge into day three]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka leads by 580 runs at the end of the second day in the last Test against New Zealand. Kamindu Mendis’ 182* and Kusal Mendis 106* steered the hosts to 602 runs in the first wicket before Asitha Fernando and Prabath Jayasuriya scalped a wicket each to keep the Kiwis under pressure.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/27/sl-vs-nz-mendis-duos-centuries-dominate-kiwis-as-sri-lanka-charge-into-day-three?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/27/sl-vs-nz-mendis-duos-centuries-dominate-kiwis-as-sri-lanka-charge-into-day-three?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Arijit Kundu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:46:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/388093-1000x1000.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs NZ | Twitter and Kamindu dejected as de Silva takes leaf out of Dravid’s declaration book costing double ton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tactics are a part and parcel of cricket contests and it’s necessary for outwitting the opposition. However, Dhananjaya de Silva’s weird tactics to declare early cost Kamindu Mendis his maiden double century in Test cricket on the second day of the second Test against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/27/sl-vs-nz-twitter-and-kamindu-dejected-as-de-silva-takes-leaf-out-of-dravids-declaration-book-costing-double-ton?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/27/sl-vs-nz-twitter-and-kamindu-dejected-as-de-silva-takes-leaf-out-of-dravids-declaration-book-costing-double-ton?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Arijit Kundu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:13:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/kamindu_mendis-1000x1000.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs NZ | Twitter in splits after feathered invader ‘obstructs the field’ to halt Glenn Phillips run-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test cricket is often a test of patience, perseverance, and determination. However, in some instances, some external factors have often interrupted the players' approach with the latest being a feathery invader during the second day of the second Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/27/sl-vs-nz-twitter-in-splits-after-feathered-invader-obstructs-the-field-to-halt-glenn-phillips-run-up?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/27/sl-vs-nz-twitter-in-splits-after-feathered-invader-obstructs-the-field-to-halt-glenn-phillips-run-up?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Arijit Kundu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:24:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/388073-1000x1000.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs NZ | Twitter reacts to Daryl Mitchell hide his face in embarrassment after dropping a dolly ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare failure often leaves the topper devastated and embarrassed. New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell, who’s an excellent fielder, had a similar expression after dropping the second catch of the day on the first day of the second Test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/26/sl-vs-nz-twitter-reacts-to-daryl-mitchell-hide-his-face-in-embarrassment-after-dropping-a-dolly?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/26/sl-vs-nz-twitter-reacts-to-daryl-mitchell-hide-his-face-in-embarrassment-after-dropping-a-dolly?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Arijit Kundu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:28:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/daryl_mitchell-1200x1200.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[‌SL vs NZ | Twitter reacts to Lankan veterans irritate Kiwis amidst rain spells on opening day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka stockpiled 306 runs on the first day of the second Test at the Galle International Stadium, Galle. Dinesh Chandimal’s 116, Angelo Mathews’ 78*, and Kamindu's fifty coupled with enormous catch drops helped the Lankan side gain an upper hand on what seemed like a batting-friendly surface.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/26/sl-vs-nz-twitter-reacts-to-lankan-veterans-irritate-kiwis-amidst-rain-spells-on-opening-day?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/26/sl-vs-nz-twitter-reacts-to-lankan-veterans-irritate-kiwis-amidst-rain-spells-on-opening-day?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Arijit Kundu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:12:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/dimuth_karunaratne_sl-350x350.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[‌SL vs NZ | Twitter baffled as Blundell’s unorthodox leg side stance culminates into rare wide penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket is a game of tactics and demands enormous strategy to baffle the opposition. Not sure, if New Zealand’s counterparts were actually baffled but definitely the spectators’ eyebrows were raised when Tom Blundell adopted a weird keeping stance in the second session of the second Test. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/26/sl-vs-nz-twitter-baffled-as-blundells-unorthodox-leg-side-stance-culminates-into-rare-wide-penalty?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/26/sl-vs-nz-twitter-baffled-as-blundells-unorthodox-leg-side-stance-culminates-into-rare-wide-penalty?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Arijit Kundu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:38:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/tom_blundell_nz-350x350.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs NZ | Twitter reacts to brain faded Chandimal leaves Dimuth furious after selling down the river]]></title><description><![CDATA[‌Concentration plays a great role in a cricketer’s career as a lapse can lead to the team’s downfall. With Test cricket referred to as the epitome of toughness in the sport, Dimuth Karunatne fell prey to a lapse in concentration of his partner Dinesh Chandimal in the second Test against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/26/sl-vs-nz-twitter-reacts-to-brain-faded-chandimal-leaves-dimuth-furious-after-selling-down-the-river?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/26/sl-vs-nz-twitter-reacts-to-brain-faded-chandimal-leaves-dimuth-furious-after-selling-down-the-river?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Arijit Kundu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:01:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/dimuth_karunaratne-350x350.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nishan Peiris earns maiden call-up as Vishwa Fernando ruled out of New Zealand Tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Left-arm pacer Vishwa Fernando has been ruled out of the remainder of the Tests against New Zealand due to a hamstring tightness. As a surprise, the Sri Lankan Cricket Board (SLC) has summoned Nishan Peiris, a right-arm off-spinner to fill the void for the paceman ahead of the second Test in Galle.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/25/nishan-peiris-earns-maiden-call-up-as-vishwa-fernando-ruled-out-of-new-zealand-tests?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/25/nishan-peiris-earns-maiden-call-up-as-vishwa-fernando-ruled-out-of-new-zealand-tests?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Arijit Kundu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 05:32:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Sadeera_Samarawickrama_SL_vs_IRE_Test_Galle_Getty.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs NZ | Mendis and Jayasuriya’s spin masterclass cripple Kiwi middle order to dent their run chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka posted 309, setting New Zealand a target of 275, with Ajaz Patel’s five-wicket haul leading the attack. Despite solid starts from Latham, Williamson, and Ravindra, their middle order faltered as Prabhath Jayasuriya and Ramesh Mendis' three-fer rattled them to 207/8 on Day 4.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/22/sl-vs-nz-mendis-and-jayasuriyas-spin-masterclass-cripples-kiwi-middle-order-and-denting-their-run-chase?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/22/sl-vs-nz-mendis-and-jayasuriyas-spin-masterclass-cripples-kiwi-middle-order-and-denting-their-run-chase?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Debayan Sinha]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 Sep 2024 12:21:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/387883-1000x1000.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs NZ | Karunarathne and Chandimal lead fightback after 35-run deficit on tightly fought Day 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand built upon the previous day's work with Daryl Mitchell's half-century and Glenn Phillips' 49 early on Day 3 at Galle. However, a Prabath Jayasuriya-triggered collapse restricted the lead to 35 before fifties from Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal saw them close the day at 237/4.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/20/sl-vs-nz-karunarathne-and-chandimal-lead-fightback-after-35-run-deficit-on-tightly-fought-day-3?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/20/sl-vs-nz-karunarathne-and-chandimal-lead-fightback-after-35-run-deficit-on-tightly-fought-day-3?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:54:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Dinesh_Chandimal_Dimuth_Karunaratne_SL_vs_NZ_Galle_AFP.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs NZ, WATCH | Southee flies to his right at slip to grab a worldie and dispatch Nissanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the era of modern sports science, age can truly be distilled down to just a number with increasing frequency. Take the specimen that is Tim Southee as Exhibit A who not only is leading his Test side at 35 but pulling off ridiculously improbable takes, in Galle against Sri Lanka.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/20/sl-vs-nz-watch-southee-flies-to-his-right-at-slip-to-grab-a-worldie-and-dispatch-nissanka?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/20/sl-vs-nz-watch-southee-flies-to-his-right-at-slip-to-grab-a-worldie-and-dispatch-nissanka?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gantavya Adukia]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:12:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Tim_Southee_SL_vs_NZ_Galle_AFP.scorimg.webp%20" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item></channel></rss>