Sri Lanka His three -match T20I series received Zimbabwe For a victorious start with an exciting Four wickets win in first game At Harare Sports Club on Wednesday. Chasing 176 to win, visitors rides Kamindu Mendis‘Explosive cameo and Pitham NisankaThe fluent half -century fluent to cross the finish line with five balls.
Brian Bennett anchor Zimbabwe’s strong total
Ask for batting first, Zimbabwe posted 175/7 competitive in his 20 overs, thanks thanks for the large -scale opener Brian BennettGreat knock. The right -handed batsman scored 81 runs off 57 balls, kept 12 borders together and kept the innings together. They found support Alexander RazaWhich was affixed with a quick 28 off 22 balls, and Ryan BerlThe work of 17. Despite losing wickets in the cluster during the overs of death, Zimbabwe ensured that he had a total fight on the board.
Paes Spearhead of Sri Lanka Enemy Chamera The bowlers had a pick, which was ending with 3/30 figures. Dushan Hemantha And Mahesh Thekshana He also created important successes to prevent Zimbabwe from running away from the game.
Patham Nisanka, Kamindu Mendis Shine in the Chase
Sri Lanka’s reply began with a sharp opening stand as Nisanka continued her good form in white ball cricket. With four fours and two sixes, off his 55 balls, set the platform for the chase. Kusal Mendis Played a stable hand with 38 runs, but the middle order briefly stumbled as Zimbabwe returned with a quick wicket.
However, Kamindu decisively moved the speed with a breathtaking innings of 41 off 16 balls, breaking a four and four huge sixes. His retaliation put pressure from Sri Lanka and left the hosts while struggling to include the run flow. Hemtha’s 14 off 9 balls ensured that Chase was comfortable in the 20th over.
Zimbabwe bowlers specifically produced moments of talent Richard narvavWhich were affected by 2/19 figures from their four overs. Raza’s tight magic of 1/26 also kept the game alive, but Kamindu’s inability to include late attacks eventually spent her in the match.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Sri Lanka shut down the T20i series in style#Cricket #Zimvsl
Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/kdlrtqnxuv pic.twitter.com/dk9du2dela– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) September 3, 2025
Match man, Kamindu Mendis!
Not a knock to win an incredible match of 41 from just 16 balls. What is a sensational performance to bring us to the line!#Zimvsl #Kamindamendis #Lions Roar pic.twitter.com/y3xfjl0w3q– Sri Lanka Cricket@(@officialSlc) September 3, 2025
Match player: 🇱🇰🏏⚾ Kamindu Mendis #Sportspavilian #Danusharavinda #Slvszim #Zimvsl pic.twitter.com/ngo8anmz02
– Danushka Arvinda (@danuskaaravinda) September 3, 2025
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Zim 175/7 in 20 overs
SL 177/6 in 19.1 oversSri Lanka won 4 wickets
(Remain with 5 balls) #Zimvsl #Cricket pic.twitter.com/sevo15DBVU– Tajalanur (@Tajal_noor) September 3, 2025
The sad thing about the knock of this magnificent Kamindu Mendis is that he will be labeled as a “finisher” for the rest of his career and may have to stay below the order forever. #Zimvsl
– Naveen Peeris (@_naviya_) September 3, 2025
Kamindu Mendis What are you player! The team was under pressure, and you came in and scored 41 runs off just 16 balls, helping Sri Lanka Chase 177. You are the kind of player I want to see in the Asia Cup.#Zimvsl pic.twitter.com/2GNPHLWPSG
– Aryan Riazo (@Aryanariaz 12) September 3, 2025
After whitewashing Zimbabwe in the ODI series, Sri Lanka again defeated Zimbabwe and defeated in the first T20 played in Harare by 4 wickets. He chased 176 in 19.1 overs. #Zimvsl
– Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cket) September 3, 2025
After whitewashing Zimbabwe in the ODI series, Sri Lanka again defeated Zimbabwe and defeated in the first T20 played in Harare by 4 wickets. He chased 176 in 19.1 overs. #Zimvsl
– Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cket) September 3, 2025
#Kamindu Is players the strongest wrist in the current pool?#Zimvsl
– cham j (@uppercut07) September 3, 2025
Zimbabwe is almost worse in cricket than England. #Zimvsl
– Wichita Lineman (@_wichitalineman) September 3, 2025
Maposa lost us this game, in one over, ruined the return #Zimvsl
– Clay (@claytonkays) September 3, 2025
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