Zimbabwe lost by five wickets in the second ODI
Sri Lanka thus win the series 2-0
Pathum Nissanka was the Player of the Match and Series
Sri Lanka defeated Zimbabwe by five wickets in the final over at the Harare Sports Club for the second and final ODI of the series on Sunday (August 31, 2025).
Zimbabwe posted 277/7 in 50 overs with Ben Curran scoring 79 while captain Sikandar Raza once again showed his value hitting his fourth consecutive ODI half-century. For Sri Lanka, Dushmantha Chameera picked up three wickets.
Sri Lanka's chase was anchored by Pathum Nissanka whose 122 helped set a brilliant foundation. Captain Charith Asalanka then hit a good half-century to set up the victory before Sri Lanka crossed the line in the final over with three balls left in the contest.
In the tour opener, hosts Zimbabwe came heartbreakingly close, falling just seven runs short while chasing a 299-run target. Sean Williams, Ben Curran, and Sikandar Raza all hit fifties, but Dilshan Madushanka's final-over hat-trick sealed the win for the visiting Lions.
Zimbabwe Vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Toss Update & Playing 11
Sri Lanka have won the toss and opted to bowl first in the 2nd ODI at Harare.
Zimbabwe Playing 11
Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Brendan Taylor (wk), Sean Williams (c), Sikandar Raza, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande (wk), Brad Evans, Ernest Masuku, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
Sri Lanka Playing 11
Pathum Nissanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka
Zimbabwe Vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Live Score
Zimbabwe Vs Sri Lanka ODI Squads
Zimbabwe: Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Brendan Taylor (wk), Sean Williams (c), Sikandar Raza, Wessly Madhevere, Tony Munyonga, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Justin Sammons, Dion Ebrahim, Charl Langeveldt, and Stuart Matsikenyeri.
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Pavan Rathnayake, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, and Jeffrey Vandersay.
