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Gill dethrones Babar as no.1 ODI batter; Theekshana becomes top-ranked bowler
Dubai, February 19: Young India batter Shubman Gill overtook former Pakistan captain Babar Azam to claim the No.1 spot in the ODI batting rankings, days ahead of their teams facing off in the much-awaited clash in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025.
Asalanka's ton, Theekshana's four-fer helps clinical Sri Lanka beat Australia by 49 runs in 1st ODI
Colombo, February 12: A fine century by skipper Charith Asalanka was complemented well by a four-wicket haul from spinner Maheesh Theekshana, as Sri Lanka defeated Australia by 49 runs in a low-scoring first ODI at Colombo on Wednesday.
Theekshana attains career-best third position in ICC Men's ODI Bowling Rankings
New Delhi, Jan 15: Sri Lanka off-spinner Maheesh Theekshana has achieved a career-best third place in the latest update to the ICC Men's ODI bowling rankings on Wednesday. The move also means that Theekshana, 24, has entered the top three of the Men's ODI bowlers ranking list for the first time.
New Zealand outclass Sri Lanka with dominant all-round display in Hamilton
Hamilton, January 8: New Zealand secured the ODI series over Sri Lanka with a commanding 113-run win in Hamilton on Wednesday, with one game still to follow. The Black Caps dominated with both bat and ball, reducing Sri Lanka to 142 all out in 30.2 overs while defending a target of 256 in a rain-shortened 37-over match.
Theekshana becomes seventh Sri Lanka bowler to claim hat-trick in ODI
Hamilton, Jan 8: Maheesh Theekshana on Wednesday became the seventh bowler from his country to take a hat-trick in one-day international (ODI) cricket. Theekshana's feat came across two overs during the second ODI of the three-match series at Seddon Park.