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The Advertiser
20-07-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Heat on Aussie bowlers after Sri Lanka A's hot start
The heat is on Australia A's bowlers to find early wickets on day two after a Nuwanidu Fernando century headlined a great first day for Sri Lanka A in Darwin. After putting their visitors in to bat, the Aussies had their work cut out containing No.3 Fernando (102 runs off 234 balls), who backed up an unbeaten century in the last tour match with another ton. Victorian quick Mitch Perry (1-51) finally made the breakthrough after Fernando mistimed his cover drive and edged to Jason Sangha at second slip in the sixth-last over of the day. At stumps on day one, Sri Lanka A were 4-263 with Pavan Rathnayake (43) and Sonal Dinusha (5) unbeaten at the crease. Earlier, opener Kamil Mishara (81) got the tourists off to a strong start at 1-134 but couldn't contain Henry Thornton's bouncer, falling to the ground as he skied to Kurtis Patterson at gully. Liam Scott (1-25) bowled fellow opener Lahiru Udara (10), with Zanden Jeh (1-63) also picking up a wicket. The heat is on Australia A's bowlers to find early wickets on day two after a Nuwanidu Fernando century headlined a great first day for Sri Lanka A in Darwin. After putting their visitors in to bat, the Aussies had their work cut out containing No.3 Fernando (102 runs off 234 balls), who backed up an unbeaten century in the last tour match with another ton. Victorian quick Mitch Perry (1-51) finally made the breakthrough after Fernando mistimed his cover drive and edged to Jason Sangha at second slip in the sixth-last over of the day. At stumps on day one, Sri Lanka A were 4-263 with Pavan Rathnayake (43) and Sonal Dinusha (5) unbeaten at the crease. Earlier, opener Kamil Mishara (81) got the tourists off to a strong start at 1-134 but couldn't contain Henry Thornton's bouncer, falling to the ground as he skied to Kurtis Patterson at gully. Liam Scott (1-25) bowled fellow opener Lahiru Udara (10), with Zanden Jeh (1-63) also picking up a wicket. The heat is on Australia A's bowlers to find early wickets on day two after a Nuwanidu Fernando century headlined a great first day for Sri Lanka A in Darwin. After putting their visitors in to bat, the Aussies had their work cut out containing No.3 Fernando (102 runs off 234 balls), who backed up an unbeaten century in the last tour match with another ton. Victorian quick Mitch Perry (1-51) finally made the breakthrough after Fernando mistimed his cover drive and edged to Jason Sangha at second slip in the sixth-last over of the day. At stumps on day one, Sri Lanka A were 4-263 with Pavan Rathnayake (43) and Sonal Dinusha (5) unbeaten at the crease. Earlier, opener Kamil Mishara (81) got the tourists off to a strong start at 1-134 but couldn't contain Henry Thornton's bouncer, falling to the ground as he skied to Kurtis Patterson at gully. Liam Scott (1-25) bowled fellow opener Lahiru Udara (10), with Zanden Jeh (1-63) also picking up a wicket.
Perth Now
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Heat on Aussie bowlers after Sri Lanka A's hot start
The heat is on Australia A's bowlers to find early wickets on day two after a Nuwanidu Fernando century headlined a great first day for Sri Lanka A in Darwin. After putting their visitors in to bat, the Aussies had their work cut out containing No.3 Fernando (102 runs off 234 balls), who backed up an unbeaten century in the last tour match with another ton. Victorian quick Mitch Perry (1-51) finally made the breakthrough after Fernando mistimed his cover drive and edged to Jason Sangha at second slip in the sixth-last over of the day. At stumps on day one, Sri Lanka A were 4-263 with Pavan Rathnayake (43) and Sonal Dinusha (5) unbeaten at the crease. Earlier, opener Kamil Mishara (81) got the tourists off to a strong start at 1-134 but couldn't contain Henry Thornton's bouncer, falling to the ground as he skied to Kurtis Patterson at gully. Liam Scott (1-25) bowled fellow opener Lahiru Udara (10), with Zanden Jeh (1-63) also picking up a wicket.
News18
17-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Nuwanidu Fernando's Hundred Secures Draw For Sri Lanka A Against Australia A
Last Updated: Nuwanidu Fernando's unbeaten 104 helped Sri Lanka A draw against Australia A in Darwin. An outstanding unbeaten century from Nuwanidu Fernando enabled Sri Lanka A to secure a hard-fought draw against Australia A in the first four-day match in Darwin, as the game showcased impressive batting performances from both teams. Sri Lanka A batted through the final day, ending their second innings at 3/280 from 81 overs. Fernando remained resilient with an unbeaten 104, guiding his team to safety with valuable support from Pavan Rathnayake (56*) and Pasindu Sooriyabandara (56). Australia A's all-rounder Liam Scott bowled economically, conceding just 10 runs in 10 overs while taking one wicket in the second innings. Earlier, Australia A had amassed a formidable 486 in their first innings, with solid contributions from the top and middle order. C and Liam Scott both scored 94, while Josh Philippe (85), Mitchell Perry (61), and Jake Weatherald (54) further strengthened their batting dominance. Sri Lankan spinner Sonal Dinusha was the standout bowler with figures of 4/97, ably supported by pacer Pramod Madushan, who took 3/82. In response, Sri Lanka A managed 272 in their first innings, largely due to Dinusha's fighting 105 not out. Liam Scott (2/27) and Henry Thornton (2/31) were the most effective bowlers for the hosts. Australia A scored a formidable 486 in their innings. In response, Sri Lanka A were dismissed for 272 in the first innings and reached 280 for 3 in their second innings. When Is Next Match? The second four-day match is scheduled to commence on Sunday. Australia A had bagged the one-day series 2-1. They started strong with a commanding 198-run victory on July 4. Sri Lanka A responded in the second match on July 6, winning by 51 runs. However, Australia A clinched the series with a decisive seven-wicket win in the third match on July 9. (With inputs from ANI) view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Renshaw in the runs but Australia A beaten in Darwin
Matt Renshaw has continued his return to runs by producing a swashbuckling century in Australia A's 51-run loss to Sri Lanka A. Renshaw hit 106 from 75 balls for the hosts in Darwin on Sunday as Australia A lost 8-65 to be all out for 243 in reply to the visitors' 7-294. The Queenslander's century included nine boundaries and two sixes, coming after he also hit 80 in an emphatic win over Sri Lanka A on Friday. Renshaw drove powerfully against the spinners, hitting Dushan Hemantha inside-out over cover for a six and plundering several boundaries through the region. He brought up his century off 70 balls when he worked Mohamed Shiraz to the the fine-leg boundary, before holing out in the deep off Hematha shortly after. After initially being considered one of the country's most conservative batters, Renshaw has risen to power in the white-ball game in recent years. South Australia's Liam Scott also contributed, making 53 before the Australia A tail fell apart and medium-pacer Pramod Madushan finished with 4-37. Earlier, Australia A's bowlers struggled to make inroads with Jack Nisbett finishing with 2-58 from his 10 overs and Sam Elliott 2-30 off three overs.. Renshaw's spinners also came in handy as he took 1-31 from eight overs. Sri Lanka's innings was built around Nuwanidu Fernando's stylish 82 from 90 balls, laced with two sixes and five fours. And opener Lasith Croospulle also struck a half-century, hitting two sixes in his 63 from 70 deliveries.
