Overview

• Zimbabwe set 175/7, led by Brian Bennett’s 81 off 57 with key partnerships alongside Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl.
• Dushmantha Chameera was Sri Lanka’s standout bowler with 3/30 as late strikes checked Zimbabwe’s finish.
• The chase reached 177/6 in 19.1 overs after a 96-run opening stand, with Pathum Nissanka top-scoring with 55.
• A slide from 96 without loss to 142/6 opened the door for Zimbabwe before Kamindu Mendis hit 41* off 16, including 26 in Tinotenda Maposa’s 18th over.
• Fans in India could only watch via FanCode streaming as TV broadcast was unavailable, and the series continues on September 6 and 7 at Harare Sports Club.