Overview

• Players were docked five percent of match fees for the first ODI against Zimbabwe in Harare.
• Captain Charith Asalanka admitted the offence and accepted the sanction, eliminating the need for a hearing.
• Sri Lanka defended 298/6 as Zimbabwe closed on 291/8, with Dilshan Madushanka taking a final-over hat-trick to clinch a seven-run win.
• Janith Liyanage and Kamindu Mendis added 137 off 83 balls to lift the visitors from 161/5 and set the target.
• The tour is part of Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup preparation, with Wanindu Hasaranga rested for Zimbabwe and named in the Asia Cup squad.