Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe ಸ್ಕೋರ್, 1st ODI of Sri Lanka in Zimbabwe 2025

Dilshan Madushanka to Tony Munyonga. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Asalanka. What an exciting match! Sri Lanka narrowly defeat Zimbabwe by just 7 runs. Zimbabwe lost two wickets in the very first over of their chase. However, Ben Curran and Sean Williams formed a crucial partnership of 118 runs. Sikandar Raza played an impressive innings but unfortunately lost his wicket in the final over, which prevented him from leading the chase to victory. Credit goes to Dilshan Madushanka, who bowled the final over brilliantly and took a hat-trick.

Dilshan Madushanka to Tony Munyonga. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

Dilshan Madushanka to Blessing Muzarabani. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run.

OUT! Bowled. Dilshan Madushanka to Richard Ngarava. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed. Gone! Madushanka got a hat-trick.

OUT! Caught. Dilshan Madushanka to Brad Evans. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short fine leg, caught by Fernando. Two wickets in a row.

OUT! Bowled. Dilshan Madushanka to Sikandar Raza. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, middle stump moves in front slog sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side). That's a massive blow for the hosts.

Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga. Reverse Swing-In half volley, down leg side backing away Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Leg cutter back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Samarawickrama.

Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga. Reverse Swing-In full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Samarawickrama.

Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga. Reverse Swing-In half volley, middle stump backing away driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs.

Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Yorker, off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to short leg for 1 run.

FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Leg cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed to cover for 1 run, fielded by Silva.

FOUR! Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Steer, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.

Dushmantha Chameera to Tony Munyonga. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.

Dushmantha Chameera to Tony Munyonga. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

Dushmantha Chameera to Tony Munyonga. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump down the track Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Asalanka.

APPEAL! Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep square leg for 2 runs, direct hit by Samarawickrama, appeal made for Run Out. Not Out displayed on the giant screen.

Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Leg cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Madushanka.

Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Mendis.

APPEAL! Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover for 3 runs, by Mendis, appeal made for Run Out (Sub). Raza reaches in safely.

Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to silly point for 1 run.

Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Slower length ball, outside off stump backing away cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, wide outside off stump down the track Steer, in the air under control to third man for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Yorker, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

FOUR! Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Terrific shot!

Dushmantha Chameera to Tony Munyonga. Leg cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to silly mid on for 1 run, fielded by Silva.

Dushmantha Chameera to Tony Munyonga. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Vimukthi.

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to short third man for 1 run, mis-fielded by Fernando.