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The team first played international cricket in 1975. Test status was awarded to Sri Lanka in 1981, which made Sri Lanka the eighth Test playing nation. The Sri Lankan team transformed themselves from the underdog status to a major cricketing nation during the 1990s. The team went on to take 1996 Cricket World Cup beating Australia in the finals, and becoming the World Champions. Since then, the team continued as a major force in international cricket, with ups and downs in certain periods. The Sri Lanka team did well to reach the finals of 2007 Cricket World Cup but lost to Australia in a rain affected match to becomes the runners up. The batting of Sanath Jayasuriya & Aravinda de Silva, backed up by the bowling of Muttiah Muralitharan & Chaminda Vaas has largely contributed the success of Sri Lankan cricket during the last 15 years. Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the womens version of the game, see Womens Test cricket. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Underdog Underdog was an American animated television series that debuted on October 3, 1964, on the NBC network and continued in sydnication until 1973 for a run of approximately 120 episodes over NBC, and occasionally, CBS. // In 1960, handling the General Mills account as an account executive with the Dancer... The 1996 Cricket World Cup was won by Sri Lanka who beat Australia by 7 wickets at the final in Lahore. ... The 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup was a mens cricket tournament that took place in the West Indies from 13 March to 28 April 2007, using the sports one-day international format. ... Sanath Teran Jayasuriya (born 30 June 1969 in Matara) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. ... Pinnaduwage Aravinda De Silva (born 17 October 1965 in Colombo) was a Sri Lankan cricketer, and is considered one of the finest batsmen ever produced by the country. ... Muttiah Muralitharan (born April 17, 1972 in Kandy, Sri Lanka), often referred to simply as Murali, is a Sri Lankan cricketer who is generally regarded as one of the greatest bowlers in cricket history. ... Warnakulasuriya Patabendige Ushantha Joseph Chaminda Vaas, (born 27 January 1974 in Mattumagala), usually known as Chaminda Vaas, is a Sri Lankan cricketer who is regarded as being the best fast bowler to come out of the country. ...

As of October 2007, the Sri Lankan team has played 170 Test matches, winning 29.41%, losing 37.05% and drawing 33.52% of its games.^[1]

History of Sri Lankan international cricket

Early years

Ceylon, as the country was known before 1972, played its first first-class match under that name against MCC at Nomads Ground, Victoria Park, Colombo in 1926-27, losing by an innings. ^[2] The team's first win came against Patiala at Dhruve Pandove Stadium in 1932-33. ^[3] The Ceylonese side competed in the M. J. Gopalan Trophy games from the 1950s, through the change of name to Sri Lanka, well into the 1970s. First-class cricket matches are those between international teams or the highest standard of domestic teams in which teams have two innings each. ... Lords 2005 The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), founded in 1787, is a private members club and was the original governing body of cricket in England and across the world. ... Map of Colombo with its administrative districts Coordinates: , District Colombo District Government  - Mayor Uvaiz Mohammad Imitiyaz (Sri Lanka Freedom Party) Area  - City 37. ... The result in a game of cricket may be a win for one of the two teams playing, a draw or a tie. ... The M. J. Gopalan Trophy is a bi-annual cricket tournament played between Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and Madras (now Tamil Nadu). ...

Test status and beyond

• Gained Test Status in 1981 and first played a Test Match in 1982
• Won the 1996 Cricket World Cup hosted by India/Sri Lanka/Pakistan
• Semi Finalists in the 2003 Cricket World Cup hosted by South Africa
• Runners up of the 2007 World Cup

Sri Lankan cricket's greatest moment undoubtedly came during the aforementioned 1996 World Cup, when they defeated the top-ranked Australian team in the Final. Sri Lanka's game style over the course of the series revolutionized One-Day International Cricket, and was characterized by ultra-aggressive batting in the first fifteen overs of the innings in order to take advantage of the fielding restrictions imposed during this period. This strategy has since become a hallmark of One Day International cricket. For the womens version of the game, see Womens Test cricket. ... Test cricket is the longest form of the sport of cricket. ... The 1996 Cricket World Cup was won by Sri Lanka who beat Australia by 7 wickets at the final in Lahore. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup was a mens cricket tournament that took place in the West Indies from 13 March to 28 April 2007, using the sports one-day international format. ... The 1996 Cricket World Cup was won by Sri Lanka who beat Australia by 7 wickets at the final in Lahore. ... The Australian cricket team is the national cricket team of the Commonwealth of Australia. ... One-day International (ODI) is a form of cricket, which is played over 50 overs per side between two national cricket teams. ...

Sri Lankan cricket supporters were once again overwhelmed with the team's tremendous performance at the NatWest Series, 2006. Although as a whole it missed its captain Marvan Atapattu and Muttiah Muralitharan; Sanath together with Upul Tharanga, Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara, Russel Arnold, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Chaminda Vaas, Lasith Malinga, Dilhara Fernando and Farveez Maharoof played some fantastic innings. Sri Lanka's performance during the 5-0 whitewash, England's heaviest home defeat in 13 years, was, some sloppy fielding in a couple of games aside, consistently excellent. Sanath Jayasuriya was both the Man of the Match and Man of the Series. They also made the highest score in One Day International Cricket of 443 against The Netherlands in the following series. This article or section seems not to be written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia entry. ... The NatWest Series is an annual one day international cricket tournament held in England involving the home side and two of the seasons touring teams. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Marvan Samson Atapattu (born 22 November 1970 in Kalutara) is a Sri Lankan cricketer and was captain until a back injury forced him to miss the series against England in May 2006, where Mahela Jayawardene took over as Test and ODI captain. ... Muttiah Muralitharan (born April 17, 1972 in Kandy, Sri Lanka), often referred to simply as Murali, is a Sri Lankan cricketer who is generally regarded as one of the greatest bowlers in cricket history. ... Sanath Teran Jayasuriya (born 30 June 1969 in Matara) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. ... Warushavithana Upul Tharanga (born 2 February 1985 in Balapitiya, commonly known as Upul Tharanga) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. ... Denagamage Proboth Mahela de Silva Jayawardene, known as Mahela Jayawardene, born 27 May 1977, is the captain of the Sri Lankan cricket team. ... Kumar Chokshanada Sangakkara (born 27 October 1977 at Matale) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. ... Russel Premakumaran Arnold (born October 25, 1973, Colombo) was a Sri Lankan cricketer. ... Tillakaratne Dilshan (born October 14, 1976 in Kalutara) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. ... Warnakulasuriya Patabendige Ushantha Joseph Chaminda Vaas, (born 27 January 1974 in Mattumagala), usually known as Chaminda Vaas, is a Sri Lankan cricketer who is regarded as being the best fast bowler to come out of the country. ... Separamadu Lasith Malinga (born August 28, 1983 in Galle, Sri Lanka) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. ... Dilhara is a right-handed medium-fast bowler in the Sri Lankan cricket team. ... Farveez Maharoof is a Sri Lankan cricketer. ... Sanath Teran Jayasuriya (born 30 June 1969 in Matara) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. ... In sport, a man of the match or player of the game or man of the series award is given to the outstanding player in a particular match or series. ... Commonly used in the game of Cricket, this term is used to denote the most valuable player in a series of matches that were played as part of a tournament. ... Koninklijke Nederlandse Cricket Bond The Dutch cricket team is a national cricket team representing the Netherlands. ...

Tournament History

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Current Squad

Marvan Samson Atapattu (born 22 November 1970 in Kalutara) is a Sri Lankan cricketer and was captain until a back injury forced him to miss the series against England in May 2006, where Mahela Jayawardene took over as Test and ODI captain. ... Charitha Malinga Bandara is a Sri Lankan cricketer. ... Upul Chandana is a Sri Lankan cricketer, more specifically a leg spin bowler. ... Tillakaratne Dilshan (born October 14, 1976 in Kalutara) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. ... Dilhara is a right-handed medium-fast bowler in the Sri Lankan cricket team. ... Sanath Teran Jayasuriya (born 30 June 1969 in Matara) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. ... Denagamage Proboth Mahela de Silva Jayawardene, known as Mahela Jayawardene, born 27 May 1977, is the captain of the Sri Lankan cricket team. ... Hewasandatchige Asiri Prasanna Wishvanath Jayawardene (born October 9, 1979 in Colombo, commonly known as Prasanna Jayawardene) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. ... Chamara Kantha Kapugedera (born 24 February 1987) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. ... Nuwan Kulasekara is a Sri Lankan cricketer. ... Farveez Maharoof is a Sri Lankan cricketer. ... Separamadu Lasith Malinga (born August 28, 1983 in Galle, Sri Lanka) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. ... Muttiah Muralitharan (born April 17, 1972 in Kandy, Sri Lanka), often referred to simply as Murali, is a Sri Lankan cricketer who is generally regarded as one of the greatest bowlers in cricket history. ... Panagodage Don Ruchira Laksiri Perera (better known as Ruchira Perera) (born April 6, 1977 in Colombo) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. ... Thilan Thusara Samaraweera is a Sri Lankan cricketer, born September 22, 1976. ... Kumar Chokshanada Sangakkara (born 27 October 1977 at Matale) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. ... Lindamlilage Prageeth Chamara Silva (born December 14, 1979 in Panadura, commonly known as Chamara Silva) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. ... Warushavithana Upul Tharanga (born 2 February 1985 in Balapitiya, commonly known as Upul Tharanga) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. ... Warnakulasuriya Patabendige Ushantha Joseph Chaminda Vaas, (born 27 January 1974 in Mattumagala), usually known as Chaminda Vaas, is a Sri Lankan cricketer who is regarded as being the best fast bowler to come out of the country. ... Michael Vandort (born January 19, 1980 in Colombo) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. ...

Trivia

• Sri Lanka is the only ICC Trophy winning team to have gone on to win the World Cup at a later date.
• Sri Lanka is the only team to have participated in every edition of the Asia Cup.
• Sri Lanka is the only host team to win a World Cup.

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National Records by Sri Lanka (Country Specific)

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Batting Records set by Sri Lanka

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• Highest team total - 952/6 against India in 1997.

• Highest aggregate of runs- Sanath Jayasuriya (6791) in 107 matches at an Average of 40.42.

• Most number of matches played - Muttiah Muralitharan (110).

• Most number of matches as captain - Arjuna Ranatunga (56) from 1989 to 1999.

• Highest individual score - 374 by Mahela Jayawardene against South Africa in July 2006.

• Highest partnership - 624 for the third wicket by Kumar Sangakkara (287) & Mahela Jayawardene (374) against South Africa in 2006.

• Most number of centuries- Aravinda De Silva(20) in 93 matches.

• Most number of half centuries- Arjuna Ranatunga(38) in 93 matches.

• Most number of dismissals(includes wicket-keeping)- Kumar Sangakkara(166 dismissals) in 64 matches.

• Most number of catches - Mahela Jayawardene (113) in 85 matches.

• Highest average(qualification 20 inns.)- Kumar Sangakkara (54.37)

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• Highest team total- 443/9 against Netherlands in July 2006.

• Highest aggregate of runs- Sanath Jayasuriya (12,116) in 398 matches at an average of 33.12.

• Most number of matches played - Sanath Jayasuriya (398).

• Most number of matches as captain - Arjuna Ranatunga (193) from 1988 to 1999.

• Highest individual score - 189 by Sanath Jayasuriya against India in October, 2000.

• Highest partnership - 286 for the first wicket by Sanath Jayasuriya(152) & Upul Tharanga(109) against England in July 2006.

• Most number of centuries - Sanath Jayasuriya(25) in 398 matches.

• Most number of half centuries - Aravinda de Silva and Sanath Jayasuriya (64) in 308 and 397 matches respectively.

• Most number of dismissals(includes wicket-keeping)- Kumar Sangakkara(229 dismissals) in 200 matches.

• Most number of catches - Mahela Jayawardene (118) in 245 matches.

• Highest average (qualification 20 inns.)- Marvan Atapattu(37.57).

• Highest number of sixes in a match - Sanath Jayasuriya(11).

• Highest number of sixes in a career - Sanath Jayasuriya(242).

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• Highest team total - 260/6 against Kenya on 14th September 2007.
• Highest wining margin - 172 runs against Kenya in 14th September 2007.

Bowling Records set by Sri Lanka

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• Most number of wickets - 700 by Muttiah Muralitharan at 21.33 in 113 matches.

• Best individual bowling - 9-51 by Muttiah Muralitharan against Zimbabwe in January 2002.

• Best bowling in a match - 16-220 by Muttiah Muralitharan against England in August 1998.

• Most number of 10 wicket hauls - Muttiah Muralitharan (20).

• Most number of 5 wicket hauls - Muttiah Muralitharan(60).

• Best average - 21.33 by Muttiah Muralitharan.

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• Most number of wickets - 455 by Muttiah Muralitharan at 22.68 in 297 matches.

• Best individual bowling - 8-19 by Chaminda Vaas against Zimbabwe in December 2001.

• Most number of 5 wicket hauls -Muttiah Muralitharan(8).

• Best Average - 22.68 by Muttiah Muralitharan.

• Only bowler to take 4 wickets in 4 consecutive balls - Lasith Malinga against South Africa in March 2007.

• Only Sri Lankan bowler to have taken two ODI Hatricks in a career - Chaminda Vaas against Zimbabwe in 2001 and Bangladesh in 2003.

• Only bowler to have taken 8 wickets in a ODI - Chaminda Vaas against Zimbabwe in 2001.

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World Cup Records by Sri Lanka

• Highest team total - 398/5 against Kenya in 1996.

• Highest partnership(runs) - 183 for the third wicket by Sanath Jayasuriya(115) and Mahela Jayawardene(82) against West Indies in 2007.

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• Most number of runs - Sanath Jayasuriya (1165) in 38 matches.

• Highest individual score - Aravinda de Silva (145) against Kenya in 1996.

• Most number of matches played - Sanath Jayasuriya(38).

• Best individual bowling - 6-25 by Chaminda Vaas against Bangladesh in 2003.

• Most number of dismissals (includes wicket-keeping)- Kumar Sangakkara(32) in 21 matches.

• Most number of wickets - Muttiah Muralitharan (53) in 31 matches.

• World's only bowler to take four wickets in four consecutive balls - Lasith Malinga against South Africa in 2007.

• First Sri Lankan bowler to take a World Cup Hatrick - Chaminda Vaas against Bangladesh in 2003.

• World's only bowler to have taken a World Cup Hatrick in the first three balls of a match - Chaminda Vaas against Bangladesh in 2003.

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Miscellaneous information

• The world's Highest total in a Test match: 952-6 vs India
• The world's Highest score in a ODI match: 443-9 vs The Netherlands on the 4th of July 2006
• The world's Highest score in a 20-20 match: 260-6 vs Kenya on the 14th of September 2007.
• The world's Fastest ODI half-century was scored by Sanath Jayasuriya (17 balls).

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See also

• Sri Lanka women's cricket team

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References

1. ^ Cricinfo Test Team Records page retrieved on November 3, 2007
2. ^ Ceylon v Marylebone Cricket Club in 1926/27. CricketArchive. Retrieved on 2007-05-06.
3. ^ Patiala v Ceylon in 1932/33. CricketArchive. Retrieved on 2007-05-06.

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External links

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