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Irfan Pathan's cryptic social media post, praising Sri Lanka as the Asia Cup's second-best team, has ignited a pre-match buzz ahead of the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash. This subtle jab appears to counter Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha's earlier reaction to suggestions of Afghanistan's strength.

Pathum Nissanka's impressive half-century, complemented by Kamil Mishara's unbeaten innings, propelled Sri Lanka to a convincing six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their Asia Cup Group B encounter. Sri Lanka chased down the target of 140 with ease, thanks to a dominant second-wicket partnership of 95 runs between Nissanka and Mishara. Earlier, Sri Lanka's seamers restricted Bangladesh to 139/5.

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Russel Arnold believes Sri Lanka possesses the potential to challenge India in the Asia Cup, emphasizing the significance of reviving frequent bilateral series between the two nations. Arnold highlights Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, and Dushmantha Chameera as key players for Sri Lanka.

Kamindu Mendis' late innings helped Sri Lanka recover from a collapse to win the opening T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare. The victory puts Sri Lanka 1-0 up in the series, leaving Zimbabwe to regret missed chances in a closely fought contest.

Sri Lanka clinched the ODI series against Zimbabwe with a five-wicket victory in Harare. Pathum Nissanka's brilliant century, scoring 122 runs, and a crucial partnership with Charith Asalanka guided Sri Lanka to chase down Zimbabwe's total of 277-7. Nissanka's outstanding performance throughout the series earned him the player of the series award, marking Sri Lanka's second consecutive ODI series win.

Sri Lanka narrowly defeated Zimbabwe in the first ODI despite a slow over-rate, resulting in a match fee penalty. Dilshan Madushanka's final-over hat-trick secured the seven-run victory after strong batting performances from both sides, including half-centuries from Pathum Nissanka, Janith Liyanage, and Kamindu Mendis for Sri Lanka. Sikandar Raza's impressive 92 wasn't enough to get Zimbabwe over the line.

Sri Lanka's T20I squad faces Zimbabwe in Harare without key all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga due to injury. Led by Charith Asalanka, the team includes experienced players like Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis. Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage will cover the spin department.