Sri Lanka managed to record a four-wicket victory in the first Twenty20 cricket match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe today, thanks to Pathum Nissanka’s half-century and Kamidu Mendis’ fighting batting.
Batting first, Zimbabwe scored 175 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the match held in Harare.
Brian Bennett scored 81 runs from 57 balls. His innings included 12 fours. Dushmantha Chameera took 3 wickets for 30 runs. Dushan Hemantha, who won his Twenty20 International title in this match, took one wicket for 28 runs.
In reply, Sri Lanka won the match by scoring 177 runs for the loss of 6 wickets with 5 balls remaining.
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