ICCWT20: Mendis-factor helps Sri Lanka floor Zimbabwe by 82 runs

By Fathima Zanaida

Man of the Match Ajantha Mendis after 6 wickets for 8 runs.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (TheSportsNext) September 18, 2012: Jeewan Mendis and Ajantha Mendis came up with gigantic performances as Sri Lanka got their ICC World Twenty20 2012 (ICCWT20) campaign off to a strong start against Zimbabwe as they raced to a massive 820run victory at Hambantota.

ICCWT20: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe - Scorecard

By TheSportsNext

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (TheSportsNext) September 18, 2012: Following is the scorecard of the inaugural match of the ICCWT20 played between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe at Hambantota.

ICCWT20: Mahela Jayawardene misses out on 1,000 T20I runs

By Fathima Zanaida

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (TheSportsNext) September 18, 2012: Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene missed out on an opportunity to bring up 1,000 runs in his Twenty20 International career when he was run out during inaugural match of the ICC World Twenty20 2012 (ICCWT20) at Hambantota on Tuesday.

ICCWT20: Zimbabwe win toss, put Sri Lanka into bat

By Fathima Zanaida

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka: Zimbabwe captain Brenden Taylor has won the toss and asked hosts Sri Lanka to bat first in the inaugural match of the ICCWT20 2012 at Hambantota.

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe kicks off ICCWT20 today

By Fathima Zanaida

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe: ICC World Twenty20 2012

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (TheSportsNext) September 18, 2012: Finally, the day has arrived when fourth edition of the ICC World Twenty20 (ICCWT20) is swinging into action at Hambantota with hosts Sri Lanka taking on a lowly side Zimbabwe.

Bowlers give Sri Lanka 9wkt win over India in 2nd ODI

By Fathima Zanaida

HAMBANTOTA (TheSportsNext) July 24, 2012: Sri Lankan seam bowlers provided the goods for Sri Lanka which outplayed strong Indian side by nine wickets in the second One Day International at Hambantota on Tuesday.

The victory was contributed to a disciplined bowling performance by the Sri Lankan medium pacers who extracted enough purchase out of the seamers-friendly conditions and rattled a rock-solid Indian batting line-up ferociously.