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Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 2025 1st T20I Full Commentary
Result · Sep 03 2025, Wed - 05:00 PM (IST)
ZIMBABWE175/7
SRI LANKA177/6
Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets
CRR:9.23
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Nuwan Thushara to Tinotenda Maposa. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Shanaka. That's the end of Zimbabwe's innings, and they've put up a competitive 175 for seven on the board. Brian Bennett led the charge with a well-crafted 81 off 57 deliveries, anchoring the innings brilliantly. For Sri Lanka, Dushmantha Chameera stood out with his three vital wickets. Join us for the run chase shortly.
OUT! Run Out. Nuwan Thushara to Brad Evans. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed, direct hit by Mendis. Another one bites the dust.
OUT! Caught. Nuwan Thushara to Tashinga Musekiwa. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled, caught by Mendis. Kusal Mendis takes a simple catch.
Wide Nuwan Thushara to Tashinga Musekiwa. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
Nuwan Thushara to Tashinga Musekiwa. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Theekshana.
FOUR! Nuwan Thushara to Tashinga Musekiwa. Reverse Swing-In length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
FOUR! Nuwan Thushara to Tashinga Musekiwa. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
OUT! Bowled. Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, missed. Knocked him over.
Wide Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
Dushmantha Chameera to Tashinga Musekiwa. Half volley, wide outside off stump down the track Steer, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
Dushmantha Chameera to Tashinga Musekiwa. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
OUT! Bowled. Dushmantha Chameera to Ryan Burl. Full toss, middle stump moves in front Scoop, missed. Cleaned him up.
Wide Dushmantha Chameera to Ryan Burl. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett. Reverse Swing-In half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
Dushmantha Chameera to Ryan Burl. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, dropped catch by Chameera, mis-fielded by Asalanka.
APPEAL! Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Shanaka, by Theekshana, appeal made for Run Out. Not out displayed on the giant screen.
Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett. Carrom ball full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Maheesh Theekshana to Ryan Burl. Carrom ball full toss, wide outside off stump backing away cutting, missed to short third man for 1 run, mis-fielded by Mendis, fielded by Shanaka.
Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett. Carrom ball half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Theekshana, shy attempt by Hemantha, mis-fielded by Theekshana, fielded by Mendis.
APPEAL! Maheesh Theekshana to Ryan Burl. Carrom length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, hit pad to short leg for 1 run, fielded by Mendis, appeal made for L.B.W. There is an appeal, but the umpire does not agree.
Wide Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett. Carrom ball full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to short third man for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Mendis, fielded by Chameera.
FOUR! Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs, dropped catch by Shanaka.
Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett. Reverse Swing-In half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Shanaka.
Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett. Yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Wide Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett. Yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
FOUR! Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
Dushmantha Chameera to Ryan Burl. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
Maheesh Theekshana to Ryan Burl. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, mis-timed to point for 1 run, fielded by Asalanka.
FOUR! Blessing Muzarabani to Dushan Hemantha. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. That wraps up the match, with Sri Lanka successfully chasing down the target in the final over. Their openers set the tone with a superb 96-run stand, laying a solid foundation for the innings. Zimbabwe's bowlers did well to bring things back, picking up a few key wickets and putting Sri Lanka under pressure for a spell. But Kamindu Mendis played a blinder, an unbeaten 41 off just 16 balls, steering his side home in style. Richard Ngarava was the pick of the bowlers for Zimbabwe, claiming two wickets. Kamindu Mendis is the Player of the Match.
Richard Ngarava to Dushan Hemantha. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot Slog, Gloved to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Marumani.
APPEAL! Richard Ngarava to Dushan Hemantha. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Marumani, appeal made for Caught. Half-hearted appeal.
Richard Ngarava to Kamindu Mendis. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Burl.
Richard Ngarava to Dushan Hemantha. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Butt.
Richard Ngarava to Dushan Hemantha. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Marumani.
Richard Ngarava to Dushan Hemantha. Off cutter back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Williams.
SIX! Tinotenda Maposa to Kamindu Mendis. Reverse Swing-In full toss, off stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
Tinotenda Maposa to Dushan Hemantha. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Williams.
FOUR! Tinotenda Maposa to Dushan Hemantha. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
Tinotenda Maposa to Dushan Hemantha. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Williams.
FREE HIT. Tinotenda Maposa to Kamindu Mendis. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the back foot flick, hit pad to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Marumani.
FREE HIT. Wide Tinotenda Maposa to Kamindu Mendis. Reverse Swing-In half volley, down leg side on the back foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Marumani.
No ball Tinotenda Maposa to Kamindu Mendis. Beamer, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to fine leg and it was a no ball.
FOUR! Tinotenda Maposa to Kamindu Mendis. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
OUT! Caught. Brad Evans to Dasun Shanaka. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Munyonga, dropped catch by Musekiwa. Massive wicket gone for Sri Lanka.
Brad Evans to Dasun Shanaka. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 2 runs, run save by Williams.
Brad Evans to Dasun Shanaka. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Marumani.
Brad Evans to Kamindu Mendis. Full toss, outside off stump down the track driving, to deep extra cover for 3 runs, mis-fielded by Munyonga, fielded by Musekiwa.
SIX! Brad Evans to Kamindu Mendis. Back of a length, down leg side moves in front hooking, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.
Brad Evans to Dasun Shanaka. Yorker, middle stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Williams.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kamindu Mendis. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to fine leg for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Marumani, run save by Maposa, fielded by Williams.
Blessing Muzarabani to Dasun Shanaka. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Burl.
Blessing Muzarabani to Dasun Shanaka. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Bennett.
OUT! Caught. Blessing Muzarabani to Nuwanidu Fernando. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover, caught by Butt. In the air and taken safely.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kamindu Mendis. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Munyonga.
SIX! Blessing Muzarabani to Kamindu Mendis. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.
Sean Williams to Kamindu Mendis. Stock ball yorker, down leg side backing away flick, mis-timed to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Evans.
Sean Williams to Nuwanidu Fernando. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump down the track driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Evans.
Sean Williams to Kamindu Mendis. Stock ball half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bennett.