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Match 5, Rawalpindi, November 25, 2025, 06:30 PM
Zimbabwe
146/5(20.0ov)
Sri Lanka
148/1(16.2ov)
Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by 9 wickets
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Pathum Nissanka
Commentry
That wraps up a crucial match. Sri Lanka's big win against Zimbabwe keeps their Tri-Series hopes alive, but they still need to beat Pakistan in the next match. Don't miss that clash on Thursday, November 27th, which starts at 1 PM GMT. Join us early for the build-up and live coverage. Cheers!
Dasun Shanaka, the skipper of Sri Lanka, says that the plan was to attack the stumps. He says that there are areas they need to develop, but overall they were good. Adds that they need to focus on the next game, which is crucial.
Sikandar Raza, the skipper of Zimbabwe, says that they were a bit short of runs. Adds that they failed to score in the powerplay. He says that they failed to perform with the bat and with the ball. Ends by saying that they will support Pakistan in the next game, as if Pakistan wins, Zimbabwe will qualify for the finals.
Pathum Nissanka is the Player of the Match for his magnificent knock. He says that his plan was to play in powerplay, and he analyzed his game, and it worked well. Adds that he is happy with this win and he keeps on training.
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Earlier in the game, Zimbabwe finished their innings at 146. The decision to bat first started poorly, with Theekshana taking two early wickets, leaving Zimbabwe struggling at 17/2. Brian Bennett held the innings together before Sikandar Raza played an aggressive cameo, but both fell after getting starts. Wickets fell consistently as Sri Lanka's bowlers, especially Theekshana and Hasaranga, maintained a tight grip, ensuring no Zimbabwean batters scored big. However, a late flourish by Ryan Burl gave Zimbabwe a competitive total, making the score a challenging but chaseable one for Sri Lanka.
Nissanka's unbeaten 98Â anchored the chase brilliantly alongside Kusal Mendis, keeping the scoreboard ticking and punishing anything loose with ease, ensuring the Zimbabwean spinners couldn't create any real pressure. Sri Lanka registered a dominant 9-wicket victory with 22 balls remaining, showcasing their batting might. It was a day to forget for the Zimbabwean bowlers.
A massive 9-wicket win for Sri Lanka! They have chased down the target with a dominant performance. This crucial victory in the Tri-Series keeps Sri Lanka firmly alive in the race. The target of 147 proved to be severely under-par on this deck, and Sri Lanka made the chase look effortless! Opener Pathum Nissanka set the tone with a flying start, making the most of a disciplined bowling effort that had restricted Zimbabwe earlier. Despite losing Kamil Mishara, Sri Lanka were always in control, cruising comfortably.
In over# 17
6
4
1wd
Richard Ngarava 44/0(3.2)
16.2
6
SIX! just short of his century! Back of a length, on middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka stays in his crease and clatters it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by 9 wickets!
16.1
4
FOUR! What a knock this is from Pathum Nissanka! Back of a length, outside off, Pathum Nissanka picks it well and hammers it over wide of mid off for a boundary.
16.1
1wd
Wide! Down the leg side, Pathum Nissanka looks to flick it but misses.
In over# 16
1
2
1
1
6
4
Brad Evans 36/1(4)
15.6
1
Hard length, on middle, Pathum Nissanka knocks it to mid on for a single.
15.5
2
Length, on leg, Pathum Nissanka flicks it to mid-wicket for a brace.
15.4
1
Back of a length, on off, Kusal Mendis fends it to cover for a single.
15.3
1
Short, outside off, Pathum Nissanka slashes it over cover for a single.
15.2
6
SIX! Inching closer to a victory is Sri Lanka. Good length on middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka slogs this up and over the fence towards the deep mid-wicket region for a biggie this time.
15.1
4
FOUR! On a length around off, Pathum Nissanka steps down and away and lofts this over the fielder at mid off for a boundary. Signs of aggression from Pathum Nissanka.