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Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, Match 5 Match Summary

SL vs ZIM, 2025 - T20 Summary

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Scorecard
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Match 5, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi , Nov 25, 2025
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
148/1 (16.2/20)
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
146/5 (20.0/20)
Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Pathum Nissanka
    98(58)
ZIM 146/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/51221-ryan-ponsonby-burl-playerprofile>Ryan Burl</a>
Ryan Burl
37 (26)
  • 5x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 142.30SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1569-sikandar-raza-playerprofile>Sikandar Raza</a>
Sikandar Raza
37 (29)
  • 5x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 127.58SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Maheesh Theekshana
ECON 5.75
4
OVERS
23/2
R/W
Bowler
Wanindu Hasaranga
ECON 5.75
4
OVERS
23/2
R/W
SL 148/1
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/112358-pathum-nissanka-playerprofile>Pathum Nissanka</a>
Pathum Nissanka
98 (58)
  • 11x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 168.96SR
<a href=/cricket/players/64307-kusal-mendis-playerprofile>Kusal Mendis</a>
Kusal Mendis
25 (25)
  • 1x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 100SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Brad Evans
ECON 9.00
4
OVERS
36/1
R/W
Bowler
Sikandar Raza
ECON 4.25
4
OVERS
17/0
R/W
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That wraps up a crucial match. Sri Lanka's big win against Zimbabwe keeps their Tri-Series hopes alive, but they still need to beat Pakistan in the next match. Don't miss that clash on Thursday, November 27th, which starts at 1 PM GMT. Join us early for the build-up and live coverage. Cheers!
Dasun Shanaka, the skipper of Sri Lanka, says that the plan was to attack the stumps. He says that there are areas they need to develop, but overall they were good. Adds that they need to focus on the next game, which is crucial.
Sikandar Raza, the skipper of Zimbabwe, says that they were a bit short of runs. Adds that they failed to score in the powerplay. He says that they failed to perform with the bat and with the ball. Ends by saying that they will support Pakistan in the next game, as if Pakistan wins, Zimbabwe will qualify for the finals.
Pathum Nissanka is the Player of the Match for his magnificent knock. He says that his plan was to play in powerplay, and he analyzed his game, and it worked well. Adds that he is happy with this win and he keeps on training.
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Earlier in the game, Zimbabwe finished their innings at 146. The decision to bat first started poorly, with Theekshana taking two early wickets, leaving Zimbabwe struggling at 17/2. Brian Bennett held the innings together before Sikandar Raza played an aggressive cameo, but both fell after getting starts. Wickets fell consistently as Sri Lanka's bowlers, especially Theekshana and Hasaranga, maintained a tight grip, ensuring no Zimbabwean batters scored big. However, a late flourish by Ryan Burl gave Zimbabwe a competitive total, making the score a challenging but chaseable one for Sri Lanka.
Nissanka's unbeaten 98 anchored the chase brilliantly alongside Kusal Mendis, keeping the scoreboard ticking and punishing anything loose with ease, ensuring the Zimbabwean spinners couldn't create any real pressure. Sri Lanka registered a dominant 9-wicket victory with 22 balls remaining, showcasing their batting might. It was a day to forget for the Zimbabwean bowlers.
A massive 9-wicket win for Sri Lanka! They have chased down the target with a dominant performance. This crucial victory in the Tri-Series keeps Sri Lanka firmly alive in the race. The target of 147 proved to be severely under-par on this deck, and Sri Lanka made the chase look effortless! Opener Pathum Nissanka set the tone with a flying start, making the most of a disciplined bowling effort that had restricted Zimbabwe earlier. Despite losing Kamil Mishara, Sri Lanka were always in control, cruising comfortably.
Over 16.2 : 148/1
11 Runs
  • 1 WD 16.1
  • 416.1
  • 616.2
P. Nissanka
98 (58)
K. Mendis
25 (25)
R. Ngarava
3.2-0-44-0
16.2
6
Richard Ngarava To Pathum Nissanka
SIX! just short of his century! Back of a length, on middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka stays in his crease and clatters it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by 9 wickets!
16.1
4
Richard Ngarava To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! What a knock this is from Pathum Nissanka! Back of a length, outside off, Pathum Nissanka picks it well and hammers it over wide of mid off for a boundary.
16.1
wd
Richard Ngarava To Pathum Nissanka
Wide! Down the leg side, Pathum Nissanka looks to flick it but misses.
Over 16 : 137/1
15 Runs
  • 415.1
  • 615.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 215.5
  • 115.6
P. Nissanka
88 (56)
K. Mendis
25 (25)
B. Evans
4-0-36-1
15.6
1
Brad Evans To Pathum Nissanka
Hard length, on middle, Pathum Nissanka knocks it to mid on for a single.
15.5
2
Brad Evans To Pathum Nissanka
Length, on leg, Pathum Nissanka flicks it to mid-wicket for a brace.
15.4
1
Brad Evans To Kusal Mendis
Back of a length, on off, Kusal Mendis fends it to cover for a single.
15.3
1
Brad Evans To Pathum Nissanka
Short, outside off, Pathum Nissanka slashes it over cover for a single.
15.2
6
Brad Evans To Pathum Nissanka
SIX! Inching closer to a victory is Sri Lanka. Good length on middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka slogs this up and over the fence towards the deep mid-wicket region for a biggie this time.
15.1
4
Brad Evans To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! On a length around off, Pathum Nissanka steps down and away and lofts this over the fielder at mid off for a boundary. Signs of aggression from Pathum Nissanka.
Over 15 : 122/1
7 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 214.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 2 LB 14.6
K. Mendis
24 (24)
P. Nissanka
74 (51)
W. Masakadza
3-0-19-0
14.6
lb
Wellington Masakadza To Kusal Mendis
TWO LEG BYES! Quicker, on the pads, Kusal Mendis goes for the flick but misses. Gets it tickled off the pads for a couple to square leg.
14.5
1
Wellington Masakadza To Pathum Nissanka
Tossed up on the pads, Pathum Nissanka slogs this to deep mid-wicket for one.
14.4
0
Wellington Masakadza To Pathum Nissanka
Fired around off, Pathum Nissanka guides this to short third for no run.
14.3
2
Wellington Masakadza To Pathum Nissanka
Short on off, Pathum Nissanka pulls this to the cow corner for a couple.
14.2
1
Wellington Masakadza To Kusal Mendis
Fuller on off, Kusal Mendis muscles this to long off for one.
14.1
1
Wellington Masakadza To Pathum Nissanka
Fired on off, Pathum Nissanka thumps this to sweeper cover for one.
Over 14 : 115/1
15 Runs
  • 613.1
  • 613.2
  • 113.3
  • 013.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
P. Nissanka
70 (47)
K. Mendis
23 (22)
R. Ngarava
3-0-33-0
13.6
1
Richard Ngarava To Pathum Nissanka
On a length, around the pads, Pathum Nissanka flicks this to fine leg for one.
13.5
1
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Mendis
On a length wide of off, Kusal Perera shimmies down the track and smashes this to deep point for one.
13.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Mendis
On a length around off, Kusal Mendis dabs this to deep third for one.
13.3
1
Richard Ngarava To Pathum Nissanka
Short and wide of off, Pathum Nissanka punchesthis to sweeper cover for one.
13.2
6
Richard Ngarava To Pathum Nissanka
SIX! A lot more class behind this biggie. On a length, angling across the batter, Pathum Nissanka steps inside the line of it and just flicks this over the fence towards deep backward square leg for a biggie.
13.1
6
Richard Ngarava To Pathum Nissanka
SIX! Just short of his century! Back of a length, on middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka stays back and clatters it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by 9 wickets!
Over 13 : 100/1
7 Runs
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 412.5
  • 112.6
P. Nissanka
56 (43)
K. Mendis
22 (20)
S. Raza
4-0-17-0
12.6
1
Sikandar Raza To Pathum Nissanka
Full an don off, Pathum Nissanka pushes this through mid on for one.
Full Commentary
16 OV
15 Runs
B. Evans to P. Nissanka K. Mendis
  • 415.1
  • 615.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 215.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
7 Runs
W. Masakadza to P. Nissanka K. Mendis
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 214.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 2 LB 14.6
14 OV
15 Runs
R. Ngarava to P. Nissanka K. Mendis
  • 613.1
  • 613.2
  • 113.3
  • 013.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
7 Runs
S. Raza to P. Nissanka K. Mendis
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 412.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
5 Runs
B. Evans to P. Nissanka K. Mendis
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 211.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
3 Runs
S. Raza to P. Nissanka K. Mendis
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
10 Runs
W. Masakadza to K. Mendis P. Nissanka
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 69.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
3 Runs
S. Raza to K. Mendis P. Nissanka
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
4 Runs
W. Masakadza to P. Nissanka K. Mendis
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
4 Runs
S. Raza to K. Mendis P. Nissanka
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
10 Runs
B. Evans to P. Nissanka K. Mishara K. Mendis
  • 45.1
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • W 5.4
  • 45.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
19 Runs
T. Maposa to P. Nissanka
  • 1 WD 4.1
  • 44.1
  • 44.2
  • 1 WD 4.3
  • 44.3
  • 44.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
6 Runs
B. Evans to K. Mishara
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 23.3
  • 43.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
15 Runs
R. Ngarava to P. Nissanka K. Mishara
  • 42.1
  • 42.2
  • 12.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 1 WD 2.6
  • 42.6
2 OV
11 Runs
T. Maposa to K. Mishara P. Nissanka
  • 41.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 5 WD 1.4
  • 01.4
  • 1 B 1.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
3 Runs
R. Ngarava to P. Nissanka K. Mishara
  • 1 WD 0.1
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match Pathum Nissanka
  • Umpire Asif Yaqoob (PAK), Rashid Riaz (PAK) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)
  • Referee Reon King (WI)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Zimbabwe 146/5 in 20.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe 104/4 in 14.2 overs
  • Zimbabwe 52/2 in 6.6 overs
  • Referral 2 (6.3 ovs): B Taylor against SL (LBW) Successful (SL: 2, ZIm: 2) (Retained)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Zimbabwe 44/2
  • Referral 1 (5.1 ovs): B Taylor against SL (LBW) Successful (SL: 2, ZIm: 2)
  • Pavan Rathnayake makes their T20I debut for Sri Lanka
  • Sri Lanka 100/1 in 12.6 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 64/1
  • Sri Lanka 53/0 in 4.4 overs
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