Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka: Match Recap, Key Performances & Upcoming Fixtures

Series Overview

Zimbabwe is hosting Sri Lanka for a white-ball series comprising two One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) at the Harare Sports Club. This series serves as a crucial preparation for both teams ahead of upcoming international tournaments.

Head-to-Head Record

Recent Match Highlights

1st ODI – August 29, 2025

• Venue: Harare Sports Club

• Result: Sri Lanka won by 7 runs

• Zimbabwe’s Innings: 291/8 in 50 overs

• Sri Lanka’s Innings: 298/6 in 50 overs

• Key Performances:

  • Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe): 80 runs

  • Asitha Fernando (Sri Lanka): 5 wickets

  • Dilshan Madushanka (Sri Lanka): 5 wickets

2nd ODI – August 31, 2025

• Venue: Harare Sports Club

• Result: Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)

• Zimbabwe’s Innings: 277/7 in 50 overs

• Sri Lanka’s Innings: 278/5 in 49.3 overs

• Key Performances:

  • Ben Curran (Zimbabwe): 79 runs

  • Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe): 59* runs

  • Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka): 122 runs

  • Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka): 71 runs

1st T20I – September 3, 2025

• Venue: Harare Sports Club

• Result: Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets

• Zimbabwe’s Innings: 175/7 in 20 overs

• Sri Lanka’s Innings: 177/6 in 19.5 overs

• Key Performances:

  • Brian Bennett (Zimbabwe): 81 runs

  • Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka): 55 runs

  • Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka): 41* runs (off 16 balls)

Player Highlights

• Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe): Continues to impress with both bat and ball, maintaining his position as the No.1 ODI all-rounder at 39 years old.

• Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka): Outstanding performances, including a match-winning 122 runs in the 2nd ODI, earning him Player of the Series honors.

• Dilshan Madushanka (Sri Lanka): Delivered a match-winning hat-trick in the 1st ODI, showcasing his lethal bowling skills.

Upcoming Fixtures

Summary & Outlook

• Sri Lanka leads the series with a 2-0 advantage in ODIs and a 1-0 lead in T20Is.

• Zimbabwe’s key players, including Sikandar Raza and Brian Bennett, have shown strong individual performances but need more support to level the series.

• Sri Lanka’s depth and experience have been evident, with standout contributions from Pathum Nissanka and Dilshan Madushanka.

• Upcoming matches offer Zimbabwe a chance to bounce back, while Sri Lanka aims to seal the series.