Match Ended   
3rd T20I, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo , Jan 18, 2024
SL SL
88/1 (10.5/20)
ZIM ZIM
82 (14.1/20)
Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Wanindu Hasaranga
    4/15(4)
  • Player of the Series
    Angelo Mathews
ZIM 82/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/115106-brian-bennet-playerprofile>Brian Bennett</a>
Brian Bennett
29 (12)
  • 7x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 241.66SR
<a href=/cricket/players/706-sean-williams-playerprofile>Sean Williams</a>
Sean Williams
15 (17)
  • 0x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 88.23SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Wanindu Hasaranga
ECON 3.75
4
OVERS
15/4
R/W
Bowler
Maheesh Theekshana
ECON 4.42
3.1
OVERS
14/2
R/W
SL 88/1
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/112358-pathum-nissanka-playerprofile>Pathum Nissanka</a>
Pathum Nissanka
39 (23)
  • 5x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 169.56SR
<a href=/cricket/players/64307-kusal-mendis-playerprofile>Kusal Mendis</a>
Kusal Mendis
33 (27)
  • 4x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 122.22SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Sean Williams
ECON 6.50
2
OVERS
13/1
R/W
Bowler
Wellington Masakadza
ECON 11.00
1
OVERS
11/0
R/W
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Right then, that is it from this game and the series as well. Sri Lanka sealed the series with a dominating win while Zimbabwe can take a few positives from this tour as they have played some competitive cricket here. The trophy has been handed to Wanindu Hasaranga who joins his team, and all of them celebrate together by posing for some pictures behind the 'CHAMPIONS' banner. Zimbabwe will have a bit of rest now while next up for Sri Lanka is the One-off Test against Afghanistan which will start on 2nd February, Friday at 10 am IST (4.30 am GMT), but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to the game. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
Wanindu Hasaranga, the victorious skipper of Sri Lanka and the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his excellent bowling effort is up for chat. He says he is very happy with the performance in this game after the loss in the previous match. He then says that there was a bit of talk in the camp with regards to the bowling and fielding which came good in this game. He further talks about the pitch and says the dew that came in the previous game was the reason they decided to chase in this game. He then concludes that with the series against Afghanistan and the World Cup coming up, the team will look forward to working on the fielding and improving the top-order batting.
Sikandar Raza, the captain of Zimbabwe starts off saying that it's disappointing to have been at 52 after 6 overs and to get all out for 82 which has no explanation and unfortunately, the team is lacking the courage more than the skills. He then says that this tour has been one of the 'extremes' where either they have played exceptionally well or the other way around. He then talks about the lack of effort in training and preparing, which has impacted the side by not trusting their skills and failing to read the situations. He further appreciates the seamers in the side for doing well and remaining fit despite the tough conditions and unfavourable pitches.
Angelo Mathews is the PLAYER OF THE SERIES for his all-round effort throughout the three games. He says it was a huge occasion for him as his mom and dad are present watching him play, and he dedicates the trophy to them. He adds that he is feeling great and it is a great comeback series for him. Tells that he is trying his level best and is happy to contribute to the team. He reckons that his job in the last game was to help his team set a target, and his role varies depending on the situation and his batting number. Mentions that it has been really good for him in this series except for that crappy last over that he bowled in the last match. He ends by praising Zimbabwe as they were excellent throughout the series and made them work hard to win the series.
Presentation Time...
After losing the toss, and being asked to bat first, Zimbabwe were bowled out for just 82 runs which was never going to be enough to defend. They started well with Brian Bennett playing a quick-fire cameo of 29 balls in 12 balls, but none of the other batters could make much impact as they lost their last six wickets for just 11 runs. Wanindu Hasaranga was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka with four wickets while Angelo Mathews and Maheesh Theekshana picked up a couple of wickets each. Dilshan Madushanka and Dhananjaya de Silva chipped in with one each as well. While chasing, their openers almost finished the job by themselves, but Sean Williams dismissed Kusal Mendis and that was the only wicket that fell for the hosts. Nothing really to say about the performance of Zimbabwe as their batters failed to turn up for this crucial game, which ultimately cost them this game and the series.
SRI LANKA TAKES THE SERIES 2-1 WITH A THUMPING WIN! We were expecting a more closely fought decider, but the Lankans have completely outplayed Zimbabwe here, and it looked like the visitors did not even show up for this game. This win was set up really by the bowlers, with skipper Wanindu Hasaranga leading from the front, and the batters finished the job without much fuss.
Over 10.5 : 88/1
11 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 410.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 610.5
P. Nissanka
39 (23)
de Silva
15 (15)
S. Raza
2.5-0-25-0
10.5
6
Sikandar Raza To Pathum Nissanka
SIX! Pathum Nissanka finishes things off in style! Sikandar Raza serves this one fuller and into the stumps, Pathum Nissanka kneels down and slog-sweeps this one perfectly over mid-wicket for a maximum to seal the series. SRI LANKA WIN BY 9 WICKETS!
10.4
1
Sikandar Raza To Dhananjaya de Silva
Short delivery on stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva holds back and nudges it towards the mid-wicket region for one.
10.3
0
Sikandar Raza To Dhananjaya de Silva
Fuller once again. Dhananjaya de Silva drills it straight to the covers.
10.2
4
Sikandar Raza To Dhananjaya de Silva
FOUR! Poor effort at the backward point has cost them hard! Short delivery on off. Dhananjaya de Silva stays back and chops it to the left of the backward point fielder. The fielder was late to dive to his left and Dhananjaya de Silva finds a boundary.
10.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Dhananjaya de Silva
Fuller on off. Dhananjaya de Silva drives it but straight to the cover fielder for no runs. 6 runs needed for Sri Lanka.
Over 10 : 77/1
8 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 49.3
  • 29.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
de Silva
10 (11)
P. Nissanka
33 (22)
S. Williams
2-0-13-1
9.6
1
Sean Williams To Dhananjaya de Silva
Fuller and into the stumps again, Dhananjaya de Silva taps it with soft hands towards covers and sprints to the other end.
9.5
0
Sean Williams To Dhananjaya de Silva
Pitches this one a fraction shorter and quicker into middle and leg, Dhananjaya de Silva tries to stab it down the leg side but fails to connect. The ball hits the pads and trickles away towards point.
9.4
2
Sean Williams To Dhananjaya de Silva
Pitches this one just a tad short and around middle and off, Dhananjaya de Silva gets on the back foot and taps it towards deep covers. Dhananjaya de Silva calls for two and sprints after the single. Pathum Nissanka throws in a dive at the non-striker's end to compete the double.
9.3
4
Sean Williams To Dhananjaya de Silva
FOUR! Dhananjaya de Silva is taking Sri Lanka closer to victory now. Sean Williams overpitches this one around middle and leg, Dhananjaya de Silva takes away his front foot and sweeps it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
9.2
0
Sean Williams To Dhananjaya de Silva
Floats this one up and into the stumps, Dhananjaya de Silva blocks it on the front foot.
9.1
1
Sean Williams To Pathum Nissanka
Comes from over the wicket and darts this one on a length, drifting down the leg stump line, Pathum Nissanka flicks it to the leg side off the pads for a single.
Over 9 : 69/1
5 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 28.6
de Silva
3 (6)
P. Nissanka
32 (21)
S. Raza
2-0-14-0
8.6
2
Sikandar Raza To Dhananjaya de Silva
In air... but safe! Short delivery on stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva tries to heave it to is on side but gets the outer part of his bar. The ball is in air but lands safely in deep fine leg region. Double taken.
8.5
0
Sikandar Raza To Dhananjaya de Silva
Flatter one, outside off. Dhananjaya de Silva tries to chop but misses it all.
8.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Dhananjaya de Silva
Flatter and short on the stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva blocks it down the ground.
8.3
1
Sikandar Raza To Pathum Nissanka
Fuller around off. Pathum Nissanka steers it from the right of the keeper and gets a single. 16 runs needed.
8.2
1
Sikandar Raza To Dhananjaya de Silva
Short delivery on stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva flicks it from his crease towards the vacant square leg region for a single. There was a bit of confusion between the batters, but no harm done. However, a direct hit at the non-striker's end and DDS would have been a goner.
8.1
1
Sikandar Raza To Pathum Nissanka
Quick and flatter, on stumps and short. Pathum Nissanka milks it towards the backward square leg for a single.
Over 8 : 64/1
5 Runs
  • 47.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • W 7.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
de Silva
0 (2)
P. Nissanka
30 (19)
S. Williams
1-0-5-1
7.6
0
Sean Williams To Dhananjaya de Silva
Finishes off the over well. Pitches this one fuller and around off again, Dhananjaya de Silva drives it to cover.
7.5
0
Sean Williams To Dhananjaya de Silva
Tossed up around off stump line, Dhananjaya de Silva pushes it to covers for no runs.
Dhananjaya de Silva walks out to bat at number 3.
7.4
W
Sean Williams To Kusal Mendis OUT!
OUT! BOLWED'EM! Sean Williams draws first blood with an absolute ripper! A dream dismissal for a left-arm orthodox. This is pushed through quicker, full and on middle, grips and turns away sharply, Kusal Mendis looks to play with the angle to the leg side, but plays completely down the wrong line and closes the bat face early too as the ball goes through and rattles the top of off pole. Kusal Mendis will be a bit disappointed as he would have liked to see his team through by staying till the end.
7.3
0
Sean Williams To Kusal Mendis
Bowls this one flatter and into the stumps, Kusal Mendis defends it on the front foot.
7.2
1
Sean Williams To Pathum Nissanka
Tossed up and into the stumps, Pathum Nissanka taps it to long on for a single.
10 OV
8 Runs
S. Williams to P. Nissanka de Silva
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 49.3
  • 29.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
5 Runs
S. Raza to P. Nissanka de Silva
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 28.6
8 OV
5 Runs
S. Williams to P. Nissanka K. Mendis de Silva
  • 47.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • W 7.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
9 Runs
S. Raza to P. Nissanka K. Mendis
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 46.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
8 Runs
R. Ngarava to K. Mendis P. Nissanka
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • 1 LB 5.4
  • 65.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
11 Runs
W. Masakadza to K. Mendis P. Nissanka
  • 44.1
  • 14.2
  • 14.3
  • 44.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
11 Runs
B. Muzarabani to K. Mendis P. Nissanka
  • 13.1
  • 43.2
  • 13.3
  • 43.4
  • 03.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
10 Runs
R. Ngarava to P. Nissanka K. Mendis
  • 42.1
  • 12.2
  • 12.3
  • 42.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
5 Runs
B. Muzarabani to P. Nissanka K. Mendis
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 11.5
  • 21.6
1 OV
5 Runs
R. Ngarava to P. Nissanka K. Mendis
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 40.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Zimbabwe 82/10 in 14.1 overs
  • Zimbabwe 82/8: W Masakadza lbw W Hasaranga 3(5)
  • Referral 3 (13.5 ovs): W Masakadza against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, ZIM: 1)
  • Referral 2 (11.2 ovs): SL against C Madande (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, ZIM: 2)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Zimbabwe 52/3
  • Zimbabwe 52/3: T Kamunhukamwe c K Mendis b M Theekshana 12(14)
  • Referral 1 (5.4 ovs): SL against T Kamunhukamwe (Caught) Successful (SL: 2, ZIM: 2)
  • Zimbabwe 50/2 in 5.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 50/0
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 35 balls between P Nissanka (18) and K Mendis (31)
  • Sri Lanka 50/0 in 5.5 overs
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