Cricket fans at Harare Sports Club could not start better Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka 2025The first ODI turned into a full rollercaster – a big partnership, dramatic collapse, a brave innings Alexander RazaAnd finally a final over hat-trick that sealed the game. Finally, Sri Lanka placed its nerve Take away the win of 7 runsAfter getting so close, Zimbabwe is heartbroken.
Sri Lanka created a strong total courtesy of Patam Nisanka’s batting Blance
Asked to bat first, Sri Lanka did not go away from the smooth beginning, with Scripture Madushka Falling for a duck. But Pitham Nisanka (76 of 92), playing the role of anchor, kept one end solid. He was calm, collected, and ensured that Sri Lanka had a platform to build. Around him, came from Kusal Mendis (3 () and Sadera samaravikrama (35) Keep the scoreboard ticking.
Fireworks came in the final 15 overs. Genith leanaz Showing clean hitting with six fours and three sixes, scored 70 runs off just 47 balls. He was brilliantly supported Kamindu MendisWho scored 36 runs and exploded 57. His partnership saw an equal score in a very competitive 298/6. For Zimbabwe, Richard narvav The bowlers with their tight magic of 2/34 were the pickle.
Battle of Zimbabwe led by Alexander Raza
Zimbabwe’s chase began on a disastrous note. Brian Bennett And Brandon taylor Went inside the first over, the hosts were shale-shown at 0/2. But experienced Ben curan (70 to 90) and Scene Williams (5 5 of 58) stabilized the innings. His 118-Rran stand brought life back into the crowd and assured Zimbabwe.
Williams fell widely, and suddenly Sri Lanka made a comeback with wickets, which fell into bunches. Just when visitors thought they had control, Alexander Raza Went inside and changed the script. Zimbabwe Talisman was in his best form, scoring 92 off 87 balls, naked the single, hitting boundaries on time, and making his side towards the target. with Tony Munyonga ,
Dilshan deal with Madushanka’s magical final over islands
With the need of 10 runs from the final over and Raza still looked at Zimbabwe, at the crease. The crowd of Harare was buzzing, hoping his hero to end it. But came again Dilshan madushankaMagic moment.
After the first expensive, the quick left hand raised a dream under pressure. He rejected the first ball to Munyang, then removed Brad Evans Next, and finally jerked knockout-a final-over hat-trick to trap Raza in deep. From the status of strength, Zimbabwe collapsed, ended on 291/8, just 7 runs. Madushaka ended with 4/62 and was named Player of the Match.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Dilshan Madushanka defended 9 runs and conducted a hat -trick in the final.
– What is notable … !!!! pic.twitter.com/8Aotgnlhi
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) August 29, 2025
Final versus set on 10 runs to defend in Raza and Muyonga
Then Madushaka took a hat -trick. pic.twitter.com/reubifuaov
– Mumbai Indians FC (@MipalTanfamily) August 29, 2025
All things on one side, two -well set defends 10 runs against the batsmen and win the game despite a hat -trick, an achievement that deserves recognition and credit. The way Madushaka can store in his head and believe against future obstacles. Steel veins 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/afhal1w2pm
– Aravinthan Aruntathanathan (@cricket_decoded) August 29, 2025
Het-trick for Madushaka 🔥🔥😀
Cricket is a sport of all possibilities.
Anything can happen. https://t.co/brslgugqzr pic.twitter.com/r8gsq9vzvc– Cricketadda🇮🇳 (@criktalks) August 29, 2025
Pressure. Drama. Last over. 10 runs are needed.
Dilshan Madushaka saves a hat -trick and Sri Lanka draws a heir!
What thriller 🔥#Zimvsl #Dilshanmadushanka pic.twitter.com/52QT490UIV– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) August 29, 2025
What is the final by Madushka. In the 90s in the 40s, a batsman, the opposition needed 10 runs in the final. He took a hat trick and gave only 2. One of the best final overs in ODI cricket. This format still distributes thriller. pic.twitter.com/ctJofupn71
– Vijay Anaparthi (@vijaycricketfan) August 29, 2025
Dilshan Madushanka took a hat -trick in 1 OD against Zimbabwe played in Harare.
Congratulations pic.twitter.com/w6z0kdlioh– Sri Lanka tweet 🇱🇰 (@sriilankatweet) August 29, 2025
A surprisingly hat-trick from Dilshan Madushaka to guide Sri Lanka home in Harare#Zimvsl : https://t.co/g9g0zqkgro pic.twitter.com/ke1ktf6iai
– ICC (@ICC) August 29, 2025
Dilshan Madushaka is back and how ?? Won the game for a hat -trick Lee and Sri Lanka.
What game 🥶🔥
– Here Dienesh (@dinesh_offl_06) August 29, 2025
Sri Lankan Pesar Dilshan Madushanka vs Hatl Trick for Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe needed 10 runs off 6 balls and then Madushak:
Www 1 0 1-request 2 runs and accepting a hat-trick and won the game for Sri Lanka.#Dilshanmadushanka #Zimvsl #Zimvssl pic.twitter.com/bmxnlw6d0y
– Saabir Zafar (@saabir_saabu01) August 29, 2025
Also read: Sri Lanka announced T20 Eye Squad for Asia Cup 2025, Vanindu Hasranga Return
