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Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI Match Summary

SL vs ZIM, 2024 - ODI Summary

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Scorecard

Match Ended

3rd ODI, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo , Jan 11, 2024

Sri Lanka

97/2 (16.4/27)

Zimbabwe

96 (22.5/27)

Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by 8 wickets (D/L method)

Player of the Match

Wanindu Hasaranga

7/19(5.5)

Player of the Series

Janith Liyanage

ZIM 96/10

Top Batsmen

Joylord Gumbie

29 (34)

4x4s
0x6s
85.29SR

Takudzwanashe Kaitano

17 (24)

1x4s
0x6s
70.83SR

Top Bowlers

Wanindu Hasaranga

ECON 3.25

5.5

OVERS

19/7

R/W

Maheesh Theekshana

ECON 3.00

OVERS

15/1

R/W

SL 97/2

Top Batsmen

Kusal Mendis

66 (51)

9x4s
1x6s
129.41SR

Sadeera Samarawickrama

14 (17)

1x4s
0x6s
82.35SR

Top Bowlers

Wellington Masakadza

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R/W

That’s it from the 50-over format. Kusal Mendis gets the trophy as Sri Lanka win the series and now they pose for the cameras. It is now time for the T20I series between the two. Let's hope rain stays away from Colombo this time. That begins on the 14th of this month. Join us at 7 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT). Join us earlier for the build up as well. Cheers!

Craig Ervine says the players showed a fight. Got a decent start but Wanindu Hasaranga was just special today. Adds it is easier to bat early on but the pitch starts to turn later on. Reckons they were a couple of positive things and hope to carry it to the T20I games.

Janith Liyanage wins the Player of the Series award. He says he was performing well in domestic cricket so he just played his natural game and trusted himself. Reckons he just wants to help the team and doesn't mind where he bats in the order.

Wanindu Hasaranga wins the Player of the Match award. He says it was good to come back after so many months. Adds he worked hard to come back to the international game. Shares on the T20 game, says they have a balanced squad and hopes to do well.

...Presentation next...

The star though was the comeback man, Wanindu Hasaranga, it was his heroics in the first innings which won the game for Lanka. The rain too did not help Zimbabwe. Overall they were beaten by a far superior side. Wanindu Hasaranga was just too good for Zimbabwe to play him. He took seven wickets which certainly sealed the deal for Sri Lanka.

A thumping win then for the Lankans. It was never in doubt once they bowled Zimbabwe out for a low score. They lost a wicket early but the stand between Kusal Mendis and Shevon Daniel sealed the deal. Mendis was the highlight with the bat and the rest played around him as he scored a fifty.

Over 16.4 : 97/2

6 Runs

416.1
016.2
016.3
216.4

S. Samarawickrama

14 (17)

K. Mendis

66 (51)

W. Masakadza

2.4-0-15-1

16.4

Wellington Masakadza To Sadeera Samarawickrama

TWO RUNS! Samarawickrama wins it. Fuller and outside off. Samarawickrama drives it through covers for a couple. Sri Lanka win by 8 wickets.

16.3

Wellington Masakadza To Sadeera Samarawickrama

Fuller and on middle. Samarawickrama again blocks this out.

16.2

Wellington Masakadza To Sadeera Samarawickrama

Angling on off. Samarawickrama blocks.

16.1

Wellington Masakadza To Sadeera Samarawickrama

FOUR! SHOT! 2 runs needed now. Shorter and outside off. Samarawickrama slaps it through point for four.

Over 16 : 91/2

5 Runs

115.1
115.2
015.3
115.4
015.5
215.6

K. Mendis

66 (51)

S. Samarawickrama

8 (13)

L. Jongwe

2-0-10-0

15.6

Luke Jongwe To Kusal Mendis

6 runs needed now. Angling on the pads. Mendis tickles it to fine leg for a brace.

15.5

Luke Jongwe To Kusal Mendis

Length and outside off. Mendis keeps it out.

15.4

Luke Jongwe To Sadeera Samarawickrama

Full and on off, Samarawickrama pushes it to mid off for a quick single.

15.3

Luke Jongwe To Sadeera Samarawickrama

Length and outside off. Samarawickrama strokes it to cover.

15.2

Luke Jongwe To Kusal Mendis

Fuller and slanting on middle, Mendis sweeps it to deep square leg for one.

15.1

Luke Jongwe To Sadeera Samarawickrama

Angling on middle, Samarawickrama turns it to square leg for a single.

Over 15 : 86/2

6 Runs

414.1
114.2
014.3
014.4
114.5
014.6

K. Mendis

63 (48)

S. Samarawickrama

6 (10)

W. Masakadza

2-0-9-1

14.6

Wellington Masakadza To Kusal Mendis

Flat and on off, Mendis goes back and blocks.

14.5

Wellington Masakadza To Sadeera Samarawickrama

Outside off, this is guided to short third man for a single.

14.4

Wellington Masakadza To Sadeera Samarawickrama

Fuller and on middle, Samarawickrama prods and blocks.

14.3

Wellington Masakadza To Sadeera Samarawickrama

On off, this is defended out.

14.2

Wellington Masakadza To Kusal Mendis

Fuller and wide of off. Mendis drives it to deep cover for one.

14.1

Wellington Masakadza To Kusal Mendis

FOUR! Finds the fence! Just 13 needed now. Flat and outside off. Mendis dabs it away past backward point and finds the fence. Well played.

Over 14 : 80/2

5 Runs

013.1
213.2
013.3
013.4
1 WD 13.5
013.5
213.6

S. Samarawickrama

5 (7)

K. Mendis

58 (45)

L. Jongwe

1-0-5-0

13.6

Luke Jongwe To Sadeera Samarawickrama

This is short and on middle, Samarawickrama pulls it down to fine leg for a couple of runs.

13.5

Luke Jongwe To Sadeera Samarawickrama

Length and on off, kept out.

13.5

Luke Jongwe To Sadeera Samarawickrama

Wide! Short and going down leg. Samarawickrama lets it go.

13.4

Luke Jongwe To Sadeera Samarawickrama

Slants it on middle, Samarawickrama turns it to mid-wicket.

13.3

Luke Jongwe To Sadeera Samarawickrama

On a length and outside off, shapes in. Samarawickrama looks to push but misses.

13.2

Luke Jongwe To Sadeera Samarawickrama

On the pads. Samarawickrama flicks it to deep square leg for a couple more.

13.1

Luke Jongwe To Sadeera Samarawickrama

On a length and on middle, Samarawickrama blocks.

Full Commentary

16 OV

5 Runs

L. Jongwe to S. Samarawickrama K. Mendis

115.1
115.2
015.3
115.4
015.5
215.6

15 OV

6 Runs

W. Masakadza to K. Mendis S. Samarawickrama

414.1
114.2
014.3
014.4
114.5
014.6

14 OV

5 Runs

L. Jongwe to S. Samarawickrama

013.1
213.2
013.3
013.4
1 WD 13.5
013.5
213.6

13 OV

3 Runs

W. Masakadza to S. Daniel K. Mendis S. Samarawickrama

112.1
012.2
112.3
012.4
W 12.5
112.6

12 OV

7 Runs

B. Muzarabani to K. Mendis S. Daniel

011.1
411.2
011.3
111.4
1 WD 11.5
111.5
011.6

11 OV

7 Runs

S. Raza to K. Mendis S. Daniel

010.1
010.2
410.3
110.4
210.5
010.6

10 OV

7 Runs

B. Muzarabani to K. Mendis

09.1
29.2
49.3
09.4
09.5
19.6

9 OV

2 Runs

S. Raza to S. Daniel K. Mendis

08.1
08.2
18.3
08.4
18.5
08.6

8 OV

6 Runs

B. Muzarabani to K. Mendis S. Daniel

17.1
07.2
07.3
17.4
07.5
47.6

7 OV

3 Runs

S. Raza to K. Mendis S. Daniel

16.1
06.2
06.3
16.4
06.5
16.6

6 OV

5 Runs

B. Muzarabani to K. Mendis S. Daniel

45.1
05.2
05.3
15.4
05.5
05.6

5 OV

1 Runs

R. Ngarava to K. Mendis S. Daniel

04.1
04.2
14.3
04.4
04.5
04.6

4 OV

6 Runs

B. Muzarabani to S. Daniel K. Mendis

03.1
43.2
03.3
03.4
13.5
1 LB 3.6

3 OV

16 Runs

R. Ngarava to K. Mendis

42.1
02.2
62.3
02.4
42.5
22.6

2 OV

8 Runs

B. Muzarabani to K. Mendis S. Daniel

01.1
1 WD 1.2
01.2
41.3
21.4
11.5
01.6

1 OV

4 Runs

R. Ngarava to S. Daniel A. Fernando K. Mendis

1 LB 0.1
00.2
00.3
00.4
W 0.5
30.6

Match Info

Venue R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Weather Overcast
Toss Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat
Result Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by 8 wickets (D/L method)
Player of the Match Wanindu Hasaranga
Player of the Series Janith Liyanage
Umpire Alex Wharf (ENG), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL) and Marais Erasmus (SA)
Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)

Match Notes

Innings Break: Zimbabwe 96/10 in 22.5 overs
W Hasaranga 4th ODI 5-wicket haul: 7/19(5.5)
Referral 2 (22.1 ovs): SL against W Masakadza (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, ZIM: 2)
Referral 1 (21.3 ovs): SL against L Jongwe (Caught) Successful (SL: 2, ZIM: 2) (Retained)
Zimbabwe: 50/7 in 13.1 overs
Rain Stoppage: Zimbabwe 48/3 in 11.5 overs
Power play 1 (1-9): Bangladesh 43/1
Wet Ground Condition: Zimbabwe 40/0 in 7.4 overs
Rain Stoppage: Zimbabwe 40/0 in 7.4 overs

K Mendis 27th ODI Fifty: 50 runs in 37 balls (7x4) (1x6)
2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 48 balls between S Daniel (8) and K Mendis (40)
Sri Lanka: 50/1 in 8.3 overs
Power play 1 (1-6): Sri Lanka 40/1
Referral 1 (0.5 ovs): ZIM against A Fernando (Caught) Successful (SL: 2, ZIM: 2)

Match Poll

Who will win the Match

Draw

ZIM

Latest Form

Worm

Player	Runs	Avg.
Kusal Mendis SL	129	64.50
Janith Liyanage SL	119	59.50
Charith Asalanka SL	101	50.50
Craig Ervine ZIM	82	27.33
Sadeera Samarawickrama SL	59	29.50

Player	Wickets	Eco.
Sikandar Raza ZIM	3	3.69
Jeffrey Vandersay SL	2	4.70
Dushmantha Chameera SL	2	4.35
Wanindu Hasaranga SL	7	3.25
Janith Liyanage SL	1	5.60

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