Catch the highlights of the Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 1st ODI, which took place on Friday, August 29 at the Harare Sports Club, Harare.
Sri Lanka put up a magnificent total of 298 runs on the scoreboard. Pathum Nissanka, Janith Liyanage and Kamindu Mendis smashed wonderful half-centuries and helped the team to put up a great total. For Zimbabwe, it was Richard Ngarava who shone with the ball, taking two wickets, conceding just 34 runs in 7.4 overs.
Chasing the target, Zimbabwe had a horrible start, losing two wickets in the first over on 0. However, Ben Curran and experienced Sean Williams stitched a 118-run stand for the third wicket and set up the stage for a magnificent chase. Later Sikandar Raza played a 92-run knock but it went in vain as Dilshan Madushanka dismantled Zimbabwe's lower-order, picking up 4 wickets
Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI Toss Update
Zimbabwe captain Sean Williams has 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
Sri Lanka last played an ODI series against Bangladesh in early July this year. They won the series 2-1 with Asalanka playing a crucial role both as a captain and a batter.
Zimbabwe have played tougher opponents in recent times but their performance has been underwhelming. The return of Brendan Taylor into the side will be a big boost for Zimbabwe.
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
Zimbabwe Vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI Live Streaming
Where to watch the Zimbabwe Vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI?
The first ODI between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will be streamed live on FanCode. The match will not be televised live in India.
