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Rain Plays Spoilsport: Sri Lanka-New Zealand Clash Ends In Washout | Sports-Games

Rain Plays Spoilsport: Sri Lanka-New Zealand Clash Ends In Washout Persistent rain led to the abandonment of the Women's World Cup match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, with both teams sharing points. The game, held at Sri Lanka's R Premadasa Stadium, saw the hosts delivering a strong batting performance before the weather intervened.Sri Lankan opener Nilakshika De Silva hit a rapid fifty, contrasting with captain Chamari Athapaththu's poised…

Nilakshi de Silva breaks Sri Lanka's national record in ODI World Cup clash against New Zealand

Veteran Sri Lankan cricketer Nilakshi de Silva made history in the high-profile ODI World Cup clash against New Zealand at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium. She blasted an unbeaten 55 off just 28 balls, setting the record for the fastest 50+ by a Sri Lankan woman in ODIs. Remarkably, Nilakshi broke her own record, having previously reached a 50 in 28 balls against India last year. Notably, Sri Lanka have not won any of their matches so far in the w…

Nilakshika Silva's rapid fifty lifts Sri Lanka to 258

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Sri Lanka set 259 run target as Nilakshika De Silva’s record fifty follows Chamari Athapaththu’s graceful knock vs New Zealand

Nilakshika De Silva’s belligerent fifty was the perfect antithesis to skipper Chamari Athapaththu’s graceful half-century as Sri Lanka posted a challenging 258 for 6 against New Zealand in their Women’s ODI World Cup clash here on Tuesday. Athapaththu (53 off 72 balls) was all class during her knock, stroking seven fours in an innings marked by control and elegance. Nilakshika (55 not out off 28 balls), on the other hand, provided the final flou…