A Dramatic Finish Seals 2-0 Sri Lanka Series Victory
What a thrilling win by Sri Lanka. A match that delivered what the Sri Lankas fan were seeking. Sri Lanka sealed the 2-0 series a clean sweep, moving past Zimbabwe in a tight encounter that had the crowd on edge until the final over.
Sri Lanka (278 for 5 beat )
Zimbabwe (277 for 7 by five wickets)
Match Recap:
Sri Lanka’s Innings:
Batting first, Sri Lanka posted a challenging total, building towards a powerful finish. Janith Liyanage led the charge with a brilliant 70 runs off 47 balls, joined by the explosive Kamindu Mendis (57 off 36). Their powerful play turned 161-5 into a formidable competitive score.
Zimbabwe’s Chase:
Chasing the strong total, Sikandar Raza showed great performance with a majestic 92. He found willing partners in Sean Williams and Ben Curran, who stitched together important partnerships, especially a 118-run stand that revived hopes and rekindled sparks in hearts of Zimbabwe fans.
Madushanka’s Hat-Trick Heroics:
The defining moment came in the final over when Sri Lanka’s pacer, Dilshan Madushanka, tore through Zimbabwe with a stunning hat-trick, taking four wickets overall (4-62). In nerve-wracking fashion, he dismissed Raza (92), Evans, and Ngarava in consecutive deliveries, sealing a 7-run victory.
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