Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI: Dilshan Madushanka's Magnificent Bowling Helps SL Beat ZIM By 7 Runs

Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka were up against each other on Friday, August 29 in the first of the two ODIs that the two teams are going to play at the Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe were led by Sean Williams while Charith Asalanka was captaining the Sri Lankan side. No one imagined it to be thrilling clash but Zimbabawe put up a magnificent, however, couldn't get past the victory line, losing the match by 7 runs.

Sri Lanka posted an impressive total of 298 runs, powered by brilliant half-centuries from Pathum Nissanka, Janith Liyanage, and Kamindu Mendis. Their solid performances laid the foundation for a commanding total. For Zimbabwe, Richard Ngarava stood out with the ball, claiming 2 wickets for just 34 runs in 7.4 economical overs.

In response, Zimbabwe had a disastrous start, losing two wickets for zero in the very first over. However, Ben Curran and the seasoned Sean Williams steadied the innings with a vital 118-run partnership for the third wicket, setting up hopes for a remarkable chase. Later, Sikandar Raza played a fighting knock of 92, but it wasn’t enough as Dilshan Madushanka tore through the lower order, finishing with four wickets to seal the win for Sri Lanka.

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Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI Toss Update

Zimbabwe captain Sean Williams won the toss and decided to bowl first.

Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI Playing XIs

Sri Lanka Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

Zimbabwe Playing XI: Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Brendan Taylor(w), Sean Williams(c), Sikandar Raza, Wessly Madhevere, Tony Munyonga, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu

Brendan Taylor returned to the Zimbabwe side after a long hiatus since 2021. In the absence of regular captain Craig Ervine, who was out due to an injury, Sean Williams was leading the hosts.

Squads:

Zimbabwe Squad: Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Craig Ervine(c), Brendan Taylor, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Clive Madande(w), Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Tony Munyonga, Johnathan Campbell, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Newman Nyamhuri, Ernest Masuku

Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Pavan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis(w), Charith Asalanka(c), Kamindu Mendis, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nishan Madushka, Dunith Wellalage, Janith Liyanage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Jeffrey Vandersay

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Where to watch the Zimbabwe Vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI?

The first ODI between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka was streamed live on FanCode. The match wasn't televised live in India.