Sri Lanka win by 5 wickets
50
Over 50. 2 runs. Bowler: Blessing Muzarabani. Sri Lanka: 278/5(rr 5.56)
49.3Muzarabani to P Mendis1
One run. Blessing Muzarabani to Kamindu Mendis. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Butt. Sri Lanka secured victory by five wickets in a well-fought match. Pathum Nissanka delivered a remarkable performance, scoring 122 runs and expertly anchoring the team's chase with skill and composure. Charith Asalanka provided valuable support with a crucial 71 runs, while Sadeera Samarawickrama contributed a useful 31 to keep the team's momentum going. Despite Zimbabwe's bowlers putting up a strong fight, they could not capitalise on critical moments, with Brad Evans and Richard Ngarava standing out by taking two wickets each. Overall, Sri Lanka executed a clinical run chase, leading to a convincing win. Pathum Nissanka is the Player of Match and the Player of the Series.
49.2Muzarabani to K Vimukthi1
One run. Blessing Muzarabani to Janith Liyanage. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Williams.
49.1Muzarabani to K Vimukthi0
Dot ball. Blessing Muzarabani to Janith Liyanage. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Madande.
49
End of over. Over 49. 10 runs. Bowler: Richard Ngarava. Sri Lanka: 276/5(rr 5.63)
48.6Ngarava to P Mendis4
Four runs. FOUR! Richard Ngarava to Kamindu Mendis. Yorker, middle stump on the front foot Scoop, bottom edge past third man for 4 runs.
48.5Ngarava to K AsalankaW
Wicket. OUT! Caught. Richard Ngarava to Charith Asalanka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Bennett. Another one bites the dust.
48.4Ngarava to K Asalanka4
Four runs. FOUR! Richard Ngarava to Charith Asalanka. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past deep backward point for 4 runs.
48.3Ngarava to K Vimukthi1
One run. Richard Ngarava to Janith Liyanage. Off cutter length ball, middle stump deep in crease driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Williams.
48.2Ngarava to K Asalanka1
One run. Richard Ngarava to Charith Asalanka. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Bennett.
48.1Ngarava to K Asalanka0
Dot ball. Richard Ngarava to Charith Asalanka. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, missed for no runs, fielded by Madande.
48
End of over. Over 48. 10 runs. Bowler: Blessing Muzarabani. Sri Lanka: 266/4(rr 5.54)
47.6Muzarabani to K Vimukthi4
Four runs. FOUR! Blessing Muzarabani to Janith Liyanage. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
47.5Muzarabani to K Vimukthi0
Dot ball. Blessing Muzarabani to Janith Liyanage. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Madande.
47.4Muzarabani to K Vimukthi4
Four runs. FOUR! Blessing Muzarabani to Janith Liyanage. Reverse Swing-In full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, inside edge past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
47.3Muzarabani to K Asalanka1
One run. Blessing Muzarabani to Charith Asalanka. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Williams.
47.2Muzarabani to K Asalanka0
Dot ball. Blessing Muzarabani to Charith Asalanka. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Madande.
47.1Muzarabani to K Vimukthi1
One run. Blessing Muzarabani to Janith Liyanage. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Munyonga.
47
End of over. Over 47. 8 runs. Bowler: Richard Ngarava. Sri Lanka: 256/4(rr 5.45)
46.6Ngarava to K Vimukthi1
One run. Richard Ngarava to Janith Liyanage. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Williams.
46.5Ngarava to K Vimukthi2
Two runs. Richard Ngarava to Janith Liyanage. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the back foot flick, in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.