Dilshan shines in SL win over Zimbabwe

Updated at: 2122 PST,  Thursday, March 10, 2011PALLEKELE: Zimbabwe lost the battle against Sri Lanka after their openers provided an impressive century stand in their World Cup Group A day-night match here at the Pallekele International Stadium on Thursday.Chasing a huge total of 328, Brendan Taylor and Regis Chakabva accepted Sri Lanka’s challenge by posting a courageous...

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Dilshan, Tharanga butcher Zimbabwean bowlers

Updated at: 1757 PST,  Thursday, March 10, 2011 PALLEKELE: Sri Lankan batsmen ruthlessly punished Zimbabwean bowlers to amass a huge score of 327 runs for the loss of six wickets in a World Cup Group A match here at the Pallekele International Stadium on Thursday.Sent into bat by Zimbabwe captain Elton Chigumbura, Sri Lankan openers Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne...

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Reverse swing can do the damage in baking Nagpur: Morkel

Updated at: 2122 PST,  Thursday, March 10, 2011 Nagpur, March 10 (IANS) The moment you land in Nagpur you feel the heat, literally. Out in the middle, too, it is expected to be as feisty with two World Cup favourites India and South Africa locking horns Saturday.It is the second week of March and the temperatures in the city are hovering around 37-38 degrees celsius....

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Bangladesh desperate to revive World Cup fortunes

Updated at: 2122 PST,  Thursday, March 10, 2011 This World Cup began in Bangladesh. No, not because it hosted the inauguration ceremony, but because when India seemed unexcited and cool about the World Cup, the anticipation began in earnestness here. The whole week leading to the event was one incredible party on the streets of Dhaka. That excitement, however, hasn't...

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