Hello and Welcome to the highlights of the Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I from the Harare Sports Club, Harare. The contest took place on September 3, Wednesday.
Asked to bat first, Zimbabwe put up 175 runs on the scoreboard, thanks to Brian Bennett, who smashed 81 runs off just 57 balls, including 12 fours. Apart from him, no other batter looked in great or else the total could've been much bigger. Dushmantha Chameera was the star with the ball for Sri Lanka, picking up three wickets while conceding just 30 runs in 4 overs.
Chasing the target, Sri Lanka started really well with openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis stitched a 96-run stand for the first wicket. Nissanka went on to score a half-century. However, Zimbabwe bowlers brought the team back into the game later. But Kamindu Mendis' quick 41-run knock off just 16 balls helped Sri Lanka win the match by 4 wickets.
Zimbabwe Vs Sri Lanka Live Score, 1st T20I
Full Squads:
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka(c), Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamil Mishara, Dushan Hemantha, Vishen Halambage, Kamindu Mendis
Zimbabwe: Dion Myers, Brian Bennett, Clive Madande(w), Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Tinotenda Maposa, Brad Evans, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brendan Taylor, Sean Williams
