Zimbabwe Produced a commanding performance for defeat Sri Lanka By five wickets In another t20i At Harare Sports Club on Saturday, the three-match series were leveled 1–1. After choosing to bowl first, the hosts excluded visitors for just 80 runs in 17.4 overs before chasing the target comfortably with 34 balls.
A wider win for Zimbabwe in second T20i#Zimvsl #Cricket
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Alexander Raza disintegrates Sri Lanka’s batting unit
Batting first, Sri Lanka never looked against Zimbabwe’s disciplined attack. Only Kamil mishara (20 to 20) and Chirith asanka (18 to 23) showed brief resistance, while captain Dasun Shank 15 runs managed. The wickets kept on tumbling at regular intervals as Zimbabwe bowlers maintained tireless pressure.
Was a standout artist with the ball Alexander RazaWho gave a masterclass in spin bowling, finishing with a figure of 3 for 11 in his four overs. Brad Evans (3/15) and Blessing Mujarabani (2/14) provided excellent support, ensuring that Sri Lanka was excluded for a minor clan.
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Zimbabwe’s chase stable despite hiccups
Chasing a low target of 81, Zimbabwe lost some early wickets, but thanks to many batsmen for contribution. Brian Bennett (19) and Tadivanasha Marumani (1 () first made a fast start Ryan Berl (20) and Tashinga Muskiva (21 to 14) The victory was sealed.
Paes Spearhead of Sri Lanka Enemy Chamera (3/19) threatened to tilt the match back in favor of his team, but left the low total margin for error. Zimbabwe finally reached 84/5 in 14.2 overs, a comfortable win. For his extraordinary all-round performance, Raza was named Player of the Match. While his batting contribution was the minimum, his decisive magic with the ball registered Zimbabwe’s victory.
4 over ✅
3 wickets ✅
11 runs ✅
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With this result, the series is now tied 1–1, the installation of an thrilling closing. The third and final T20I will be played at the same place on September 7, 2025, in which both teams looked at the series-clinning victory.
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