Having won the toss, Sri Lanka opted to bowl first. Zimbabwe’s innings began steadily, but their opening partnership was broken at 55 runs. Brendan Taylor and Ben Curran then stitched together a valuable 61-run stand for the second wicket, with Curran playing a fine knock of 79. Sikandar Raza also contributed with an unbeaten 59, guiding Zimbabwe to a competitive total.
Among the Sri Lankan bowlers, Dushmantha Chameera stood out with three wickets, while Asitha Fernando claimed two. At the end of their allotted 50 overs, Zimbabwe posted 277 for the loss of seven wickets.
Sri Lanka’s reply was anchored by opener Pathum Nissanka, who combined resilience with flair to record his seventh ODI century—a splendid 122. He shared a crucial 78-run partnership with Sadeera Samarawickrama, who added 31, while skipper Charith Asalanka played a captain’s innings of 71.
Despite early setbacks, including the dismissals of Nuwanidu Fernando (14) and Kusal Mendis (5), Sri Lanka’s batting line-up held firm. The chase was ultimately completed in the 49th over with three balls to spare, as Janith Liyanage and Kamindu Mendis remained unbeaten at the crease.
With this commanding win, Sri Lanka sealed the series 2–0, demonstrating both batting depth and bowling discipline against a spirited Zimbabwean side.
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