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2nd T20I, Harare Sports Club, Harare
, Sep 06, 2025
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And that's a wrap! Zimbabwe takes the second match in style, levelling the series! The stage is set for a thrilling decider on Sunday, September 7th, at 11.30 am GMT. Do join us early for the pre-match build-up, and get ready for an action-packed finale! Take care, and cheers to cricket!
Sikandar Raza, the skipper of Zimbabwe, says that it feels nice to be on the happier side after the result. Continues that this win is a bit sign of relief for everyone as they have faced losses and for getting close but not able to cross the line. He also says that he never doubted the abilities of the dressing room. He appreciates the bowlers for the quality bowling and ends up saying that they are not really happy with their present form, but he assures his fans that they are working hard and trying to be better each day to give something to the fans to feel proud about.
Charith Asalanka, the skipper of Sri Lanka says that they lost wickets in the powerplay with changed the momentum of the game. At the start of the inning, he thought that putting 130 target on the board would be nice for his side but things didn't work out well. Ends up saying that they will do better as 80 runs are not enough in this format.
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Earlier in the game, Sri Lanka's batting meltdown in Harare! They got bundled out for a paltry 80 runs inside just 18 overs, their second-lowest T20I total and lowest against Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe's bowlers were on a roll, with Brad Evans and Sikandar Raza picking up three wickets and leading the charge. The Lankans never got going, losing wickets at regular intervals. Charith Asalanka and Dasun Shanaka tried to stem the tide, but Zimbabwe's bowlers kept chipping in. In the end, it was a comprehensive collapse for the Lankans.
After the 10th over, Zimbabwe needed just 25 runs to clinch the victory. However, credit goes to the Lankans' bowlers for making this seemingly straightforward chase a challenging task for the hosts. Maheesh Theekshana escalated the pressure further by claiming another wicket, intensifying the struggle for the visitors. Despite their efforts, things didn't end well for Sri Lanka. If the batters of the side scored 30 runs more than the target, there might be a different ending to this story. But with the result of this encounter, Zimbabwe are back on the track and now, all eyes will be towards the final match of this T20I series.
The innings got off with a rough start for Zimbabwe. After a couple of blows of boundaries, Tadiwanashe Marumani got hunted by Dushmantha Chameera, setting off a chain reaction of wickets. Dushmantha Chameera made his mark with wickets in his back-to-back overs, injecting fresh excitement into the match. Following the loss of three batters, Ryan Burl and Brian Bennett attempted to stabilize the innings. However, the challenge posed by Sri Lanka was effectively dealt with by Binura Fernando, who eliminated the in-form batter, Bennett, who had scored an impressive 81 in the previous match.
Zimbabwe staged a remarkable comeback, securing a decisive victory in the second match of the three-match T20I series. Thanks to an outstanding performance from the Chevrons' bowling unit, the batters faced a manageable target of just 81 runs in 20 overs. In contrast, Sri Lankan players approached the game with an aggressive mindset, prioritizing wicket-taking over simply defending the modest target.
End Of The Over 14.2 : 84/5
8 Runs
- 414.1
- 414.2
T. Musekiwa
21 (14)
R. Burl
20 (22)
D. Hemantha
3.2-0-23-0
14.2
4
Dushan Hemantha To Tashinga Musekiwa
FOUR MORE! That will do! Flighted up, on off, Tashinga Musekiwa picks it well and lifts it magnificently over mid off for another boundary. Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets!
14.1
4
Dushan Hemantha To Tashinga Musekiwa
FOUR! Scores level now! Tossed up, outside off, and fuller on length. Tashinga Musekiwa leans on and cracks a drive through the cover region for a boundary.
End Of The Over 14 : 76/5
5 Runs
- 213.1
- 013.2
- 213.3
- 013.4
- 013.5
- 113.6
T. Musekiwa
13 (12)
R. Burl
20 (22)
D. Chameera
4-0-19-3
13.6
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Tashinga Musekiwa
A yorker, on middle, Tashinga Musekiwa digs it to long on for one.
13.5
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Tashinga Musekiwa
Back of a length, outside off, Tashinga Musekiwa leaves again.
13.4
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Tashinga Musekiwa
Short, on off, Tashinga Musekiwa ducks underneath it.
13.3
2
Dushmantha Chameera To Tashinga Musekiwa
A yorker, on middle and leg, Tashinga Musekiwa looks to block it but gets an inside edge as the ball rolls to fine leg. They collect two runs. Just 6 needed now.
13.2
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Tashinga Musekiwa
Much fuller, on off, Tashinga Musekiwa blocks it back to the bowler.
13.1
2
Dushmantha Chameera To Tashinga Musekiwa
On a length, outside off, Tashinga Musekiwa steers it through backward point for a brace.
End Of The Over 13 : 71/5
4 Runs
- 012.1
- 112.2
- 012.3
- 212.4
- 112.5
- 012.6
R. Burl
20 (22)
T. Musekiwa
8 (6)
D. Hemantha
3-0-15-0
12.6
0
Dushan Hemantha To Ryan Burl
Short, outside off, Ryan Burl looks to flick it but wears it on his pads.
12.5
1
Dushan Hemantha To Tashinga Musekiwa
Flatter, on off, Tashinga Musekiwa knocks it down the ground for one.
12.4
2
Dushan Hemantha To Tashinga Musekiwa
Full, on off, Tashinga Musekiwa drives it through covers for a brace.
12.3
0
Dushan Hemantha To Tashinga Musekiwa
Short, on off, Tashinga Musekiwa punches it to point.
12.2
1
Dushan Hemantha To Ryan Burl
Much fuller, on middle, Ryan Burl sweeps it to backward square leg for one.
12.1
0
Dushan Hemantha To Ryan Burl
Fuller, on leg, Ryan Burl flicks it to square leg.
End Of The Over 12 : 67/5
7 Runs
- 111.1
- W 11.2
- 111.3
- 111.4
- 411.5
- 011.6
T. Musekiwa
5 (3)
R. Burl
19 (19)
M. Theekshana
4-0-28-1
11.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Tashinga Musekiwa
Short, on off, Tashinga Musekiwa punches it on the bounce towards the cover fielder. Just 14 needed now.
11.5
4
Maheesh Theekshana To Tashinga Musekiwa
FOUR! Streaky but they will take it! Flatter, on off, Tashinga Musekiwa looks to block it but gets a thick edge as the ball goes past the slip fielder for a boundary.
11.4
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Ryan Burl
Full, on middle, Ryan Burl knocks oy down the ground for one.
11.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Tashinga Musekiwa
Short, outside off, Tashinga Musekiwa punches it through covers for one.
Tashinga Musekiwa walks in.
11.2
W
Maheesh Theekshana To Tony Munyonga OUT!
OUT! PLUMB! Maheesh Theekshana gets a wicket. Flatter one, on middle and leg, and it keeps a tad low. Tony Munyonga looks to flick it but misses as the ball hits his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up straightaway. Tony Munyonga walks back into the shed.
11.1
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Ryan Burl
Short, on middle, Ryan Burl tucks it to fine leg for one.
End Of The Over 11 : 60/4
4 Runs
- 110.1
- 110.2
- 110.3
- 110.4
- 010.5
- 010.6
T. Munyonga
3 (5)
R. Burl
17 (17)
D. Hemantha
2-0-11-0
10.6
0
Dushan Hemantha To Tony Munyonga
Just short! Full, on middle and leg, Tony Munyonga looks to block it but gets an edge. The ball carries and lands just short of the slip fielder who collects it on the bounce.
10.5
0
Dushan Hemantha To Tony Munyonga
Turn and bounce, outside off, Tony Munyonga looks to loft it but misses.
10.4
1
Dushan Hemantha To Ryan Burl
Full, outside off, Ryan Burl taps it to cover for one more.
10.3
1
Dushan Hemantha To Tony Munyonga
Slower one, on off, Tony Munyonga pushes it through point for one.
10.2
1
Dushan Hemantha To Ryan Burl
Short, on off, Ryan Burl punches it to cover for one.
10.1
1
Dushan Hemantha To Tony Munyonga
Full, on leg, Tony Munyonga looks to sweep it but gets a top edge. The ball lobs and lands safely at backward square leg. They cross.
End Of The Over 10 : 56/4
6 Runs
- 1 WD 9.1
- 29.1
- 09.2
- W 9.3
- 19.4
- 09.5
- 29.6
R. Burl
15 (15)
T. Munyonga
1 (1)
B. Fernando
3-0-14-1
9.6
2
Binura Fernando To Ryan Burl
Slower one, on leg, Ryan Burl tucks it to mid-wicket for a brace.
9.5
0
Binura Fernando To Ryan Burl
On a length, outside off, Ryan Burl tries to loft it but misses.
9.4
1
Binura Fernando To Tony Munyonga
Too full, on off, Tony Munyonga looks to block it but edges it to third man for a single.
Tony Munyonga walks in.
9.3
W
Binura Fernando To Brian Bennett OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Binura Fernando strikes! Much fuller, on off, and it stays low. Brian Bennett looks to loft it but ends up chipping it straight back towards Binura Fernando who takes a good catch to his right. Brian Bennett walks back and Sri Lanka feel they are still in the game.
9.2
0
Binura Fernando To Brian Bennett
Full, on leg, Brian Bennett taps it to mid on.
9.1
2
Binura Fernando To Brian Bennett
Short and wide, Brian Bennett slaps it through backward point for a brace. Good fielding in the deep.
9.1
wd
Binura Fernando To Brian Bennett
Wide! Down the leg side, Brian Bennett leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 9 : 50/3
9 Runs
- 18.1
- 08.2
- 08.3
- 48.4
- 08.5
- 48.6
R. Burl
13 (13)
B. Bennett
17 (20)
D. Chameera
3-0-14-3
8.6
4
Dushmantha Chameera To Ryan Burl
FOUR! Well played! Short, on middle and leg, Ryan Burl picks it well and pulls it over short fine for a boundary. 50 comes up for Zimbabwe.
8.5
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Ryan Burl
On a length, on off, Ryan Burl pushes it to mid off.
8.4
4
Dushmantha Chameera To Ryan Burl
FOUR! A bit streaky! Dushmantha Chameera errs his line down leg, Ryan Burl looks to flick it but gets a slight inside edge. The ball races through the right of the keeper for a boundary.
8.3
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Ryan Burl
Short, on off, Ryan Burl ducks under it.
8.2
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Ryan Burl
On a length, on off, Ryan Burl pushes it to mid off.
8.1
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Brian Bennett
Dropped! That should have been taken! Much fuller, on middle and leg, Brian Bennett flicks it but is early in his shot. The ball lobs towards short mid-wicket. Charith Asalanka leaps a bit and drops an absolute sitter. The batters collect one.
End Of The Over 8 : 41/3
5 Runs
- 17.1
- 07.2
- 27.3
- 17.4
- 17.5
- 07.6
R. Burl
5 (8)
B. Bennett
16 (19)
M. Theekshana
3-0-21-0
7.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Ryan Burl
Top full, on middle, Ryan Burl leans on and blocks it back.
7.5
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Brian Bennett
Lands it on leg, Brian Bennett knocks it down the ground for one.
7.4
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Ryan Burl
Short, on off, Ryan Burl pushes it to mid off for one.
7.3
2
Maheesh Theekshana To Ryan Burl
Tossed up, with some pace, around the pads of the batter. Ryan Burl tucks it toward the wide of the deep square leg and gets a brace.
7.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Ryan Burl
Quicker and fuller outside off. Ryan Burl crouches low and looks to cut but misses.
7.1
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Brian Bennett
Short, on middle. Brian Bennett pulls it toward deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 7 : 36/3
7 Runs
- 46.1
- 16.2
- 16.3
- 16.4
- 06.5
- 06.6
R. Burl
2 (4)
B. Bennett
14 (17)
D. Hemantha
1-0-7-0
6.6
0
Dushan Hemantha To Ryan Burl
Fuller, on middle and leg. Ryan Burl clips it toward mid-wicket for no run.
6.5
0
Dushan Hemantha To Ryan Burl
Flighted, fuller on middle. Ryan Burl looks to flick but inner edges the ball onto his pad.
6.4
1
Dushan Hemantha To Brian Bennett
Drags his length back, once again, outside off. Brian Bennett cuts it toward deep cover for a single.
6.3
1
Dushan Hemantha To Ryan Burl
Short, outside off. Ryan Burl guides it toward short third man for a single.
6.2
1
Dushan Hemantha To Brian Bennett
tossed up, on middle. Brian Bennett punches it wide of the bowler and gets a single.
6.1
4
Dushan Hemantha To Brian Bennett
FOUR! Shot of authority! Dushan Hemantha bowls short, on middle and leg. Brian Bennett goes deep inside his crease and pulls it hard toward right of the running deep mid-wicket fielder for four runs.
End Of The Over 6 : 29/3
4 Runs
- 15.1
- 15.2
- 05.3
- W 5.4
- 15.5
- 15.6
B. Bennett
8 (14)
R. Burl
1 (1)
D. Chameera
2-0-5-3
5.6
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Brian Bennett
Short of a length, on the batter's lane. Brian Bennett tucks it toward left of the square leg for a single.
5.5
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Ryan Burl
On a length, angling it in. Ryan Burl nudges it toward wide mid-wicket for a single.
5.4
W
Dushmantha Chameera To Sikandar Raza OUT!
OUT! DRAGGED ON! This is Dushmantha Chameera at his best! Make it three for the 33-year-old! Bangs a bouncer, outside off. Sikandar Raza hangs back and attempts a pull, but only manages to catch a thick inside edge. The ball bounces and rattles the stump. Zimbabwe is three man down now!
5.3
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Sikandar Raza
Back of a length on off. Sikandar Raza dabs ti back to the bowler.
5.2
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Brian Bennett
Tad fuller, outside off. Brian Bennett carves it toward the right of the cover fielder, but he does well to dive and makes a half stop. He parries it toward the left of the mid off fielder and the batter gets a single.
5.1
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Sikandar Raza
On a length, outside off. Sikandar Raza knocks it toward deep cover for a single.
End Of The Over 5 : 25/2
4 Runs
- 24.1
- 14.2
- 04.3
- 14.4
- 04.5
- 04.6
B. Bennett
6 (12)
S. Raza
1 (4)
M. Theekshana
2-0-16-0
4.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Brian Bennett
Tossed up, on off. Brian Bennett pushes it back to the bowler.
4.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Brian Bennett
Tossed up, on off. Brian Bennett nudges it toward mid on.
4.4
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Sikandar Raza
Touch fuller, around off. Sikandar Raza lunges and pushes it toward right of the cover fielder for a single.
4.3
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Sikandar Raza
Short, just outside off. Sikandar Raza eases it toward the cover region.
4.2
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Brian Bennett
Full, on off, Brian Bennett knocks it down the ground for one.
4.1
2
Maheesh Theekshana To Brian Bennett
Flatter, on leg, Brian Bennett tucks it through mid-wicket. The misfield allows the batters to collect two runs.
End Of The Over 4 : 21/2
1 Runs
- 03.1
- W 3.2
- 03.3
- W 3.4
- 03.5
- 1 WD 3.6
- 03.6
S. Raza
0 (2)
B. Bennett
3 (8)
D. Chameera
1-0-1-2
3.6
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Sikandar Raza
On a length, around off. Sikandar Raza blocks it out.
3.6
wd
Dushmantha Chameera To Sikandar Raza
WIDE! Bouncer on the middle, but it sails over the helmet of the batter.
3.5
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Sikandar Raza
On a length on middle. Sikandar Raza bunts it toward mid on.
Sikandar Raza is the new man in.
3.4
W
Dushmantha Chameera To Sean Williams OUT!
OUT! CASTLED! Dushmantha Chameera gets two in his first over! Bowls it touch fuller, pitching it just outside off and shapes it in vigorously, toward the off stump. Sean Williams prods halfway and looks to push it away but the delivery sneaks the gap of the bat and pad and rattles the off stump.
3.3
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Sean Williams
Full, on off. Sean Williams works it toward the leg side.
Who will walk up next? Sean Williams it is.
3.2
W
Dushmantha Chameera To Tadiwanashe Marumani OUT!
OUT! IN AIR... TAKEN! The change of bringing Dushmantha Chameera in has worked well for Sri Lanka! Chameera bowls it on a good length, around off. Tadiwanashe Marumani hangs back and attempts to heave it across the line toward the leg side but gets the top edge. The ball shoots up and around the area of the short third region. Kusal Mendis, the keeper, calls for catch and judge it well to glove it safely.
3.1
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Tadiwanashe Marumani
Full-length delivery, on middle. Tadiwanashe Marumani blocks it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 3 : 20/0
6 Runs
- 02.1
- 02.2
- 12.3
- 42.4
- 02.5
- 12.6
T. Marumani
17 (10)
B. Bennett
3 (8)
B. Fernando
2-0-8-0
2.6
1
Binura Fernando To Tadiwanashe Marumani
Change of pace, fuller on off. Tadiwanashe Marumani reads it well and eases it past the point fielder for a single.
2.5
0
Binura Fernando To Tadiwanashe Marumani
Back of a length, outside off. Tadiwanashe Marumani looks to loft it over the cover region but misses on the outer edge.
2.4
4
Binura Fernando To Tadiwanashe Marumani
FOUR! CLASSIC! Pitches it up, on middle, angling toward the leg stump. Tadiwanashe Marumani covers the stump and flicks it beautifully toward left of the short fine fielder for another boundary added into his account.
2.3
1
Binura Fernando To Brian Bennett
On a length, around the pads of the batter. Brian Bennett tucks it toward front of the mid on for a single.
2.2
0
Binura Fernando To Brian Bennett
Not a perfect line to bowl on! Binura Fernando delivers it on a length, pitching it just outside leg, around the hips of the batter. Brian Bennett rotates, and flicks it with the pace of the delivery but luckily it goes straight to the short fine leg fielder.
2.1
0
Binura Fernando To Brian Bennett
Much fuller, just outside off. Brian Bennett jams it toward the off side.
End Of The Over 2 : 14/0
12 Runs
- 31.1
- 01.2
- 11.3
- 41.4
- 41.5
- 01.6
T. Marumani
12 (7)
B. Bennett
2 (5)
M. Theekshana
1-0-12-0
1.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Tadiwanashe Marumani
Flat and fuller, just outside off. Tadiwanashe Marumani drives it toward mid off.
1.5
4
Maheesh Theekshana To Tadiwanashe Marumani
FOUR! Exceptional batting from Tadiwanashe Marumani! Short, once again, on off and middle. Tadiwanashe Marumani covers the stump, once again crouches down on his one knee and sweeps it late toward deep fine leg fence for a boundary.
1.4
4
Maheesh Theekshana To Tadiwanashe Marumani
FOUR! Beauty! Short and on middle and leg. Tadiwanashe Marumani down on his one knee and sweeps it uppishly toward the left of the deep backward square leg region for a boundary. That the first one!
1.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Brian Bennett
Tossed up, on off. Brian Bennett works it toward long on for a single.
1.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Brian Bennett
Short and wide outside off. Brian Bennett looks to cut it but misses.
1.1
3
Maheesh Theekshana To Tadiwanashe Marumani
Flat and fuller just outside off. Tadiwanashe Marumani pushes it toward the right of the extra cover fielder. He fumbles a bit and fails to collect the ball in the first time and has to chase backward to pick the rolling ball. Triple taken between the sticks!
Maheesh Theekshana will operate from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 2/0
2 Runs
- 10.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 10.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
B. Bennett
1 (3)
T. Marumani
1 (3)
B. Fernando
1-0-2-0
0.6
0
Binura Fernando To Brian Bennett
Not a bad over from Binura Fernando! Fuller, around the pads of the batter. Brian Bennett nudges it toward mid on for a single.
0.5
0
Binura Fernando To Brian Bennett
Full toss, with some pace, on off. Brian Bennett drives it, but straight toward the cover fielder.
0.4
1
Binura Fernando To Tadiwanashe Marumani
Back of a length, just outside off. Tadiwanashe Marumani guides it toward left of the shot third fielder for a single.
0.3
0
Binura Fernando To Tadiwanashe Marumani
Full-length delivery, on off, angling it in, toward the middle and leg stump of the batter. Tadiwanashe Marumani works it toward the front of the short mid-wicket fielder.
0.2
0
Binura Fernando To Tadiwanashe Marumani
Pitches it up, on middle and leg. Tadiwanashe Marumani defends it right under his eyesight.
0.1
1
Binura Fernando To Brian Bennett
Off the mark, instantly! Binura Fernando bowls fuller, on middle. Brian Bennett hangs back and tucks it toward the right of the square leg for a single.
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Match Info
- Venue Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Weather Sunny
- Toss Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field
- Result Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets
- Player of the Match Sikandar Raza
- Umpire Iknow Chabi (ZIM), Langton Rusere (ZIM) and Percival Sizara (ZIM)
- Referee Jeff Crowe (NZ)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Sri Lanka 80/10 in 17.4 overs
- Sri Lanka 50/5 in 9.5 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 37/4
- Zimbabwe 50/3 in 9.0 overs
- B Bennett dropped on 16 by C Asalanka in 8.1 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Zimbabwe 29/3
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