Colombo

American

[kuh-luhm-boh] / kəˈlʌm boʊ /

noun

a seaport in and the capital of Sri Lanka, on the W coast.

Colombo British

/ kəˈlʌmbəʊ /

noun

the capital and chief port of Sri Lanka, on the W coast, with one of the largest artificial harbours in the world. Pop: 653 000 (2005 est)

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The returns of pace bowlers and spinners have been far more balanced at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, compared with Colombo where spin has dominated.

From BBC

Three and a half years on in Colombo, the same pair crashed England to a T20 World Cup win over New Zealand that gives them a similar feeling of momentum.

From BBC

A win for New Zealand in Friday's night's Super Eights clash in Colombo will see them top Group 2 and join the already-qualified England in the final four.

From Barron's

They must beat New Zealand in the Super Eights clash in Colombo on Wednesday or they will be out before their final match against Pakistan.

From Barron's

For Sri Lanka, next up are New Zealand in Colombo on Wednesday, leaving little time to regroup.

From Barron's

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