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
| Format | Matches Played | Zimbabwe Wins | Sri Lanka Wins | No Result | Notes |
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| ODIs | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Sri Lanka leads the ODI series 2-0. |
| T20Is | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Sri Lanka leads the T20I series 1-0. |
Recent Match Highlights
1st ODI โ August 29, 2025
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Venue: Harare Sports Club
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Result: Sri Lanka won by 7 runs
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Zimbabwe’s Innings: 291/8 in 50 overs
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Sri Lanka’s Innings: 298/6 in 50 overs
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Key Performances:
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Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe): 80 runs
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Asitha Fernando (Sri Lanka): 5 wickets
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Dilshan Madushanka (Sri Lanka): 5 wickets
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2nd ODI โ August 31, 2025
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Venue: Harare Sports Club
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Result: Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
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Zimbabwe’s Innings: 277/7 in 50 overs
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Sri Lanka’s Innings: 278/5 in 49.3 overs
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Key Performances:
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Ben Curran (Zimbabwe): 79 runs
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Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe): 59* runs
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Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka): 122 runs
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Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka): 71 runs
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1st T20I โ September 3, 2025
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Venue: Harare Sports Club
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Result: Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets
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Zimbabwe’s Innings: 175/7 in 20 overs
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Sri Lanka’s Innings: 177/6 in 19.5 overs
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Key Performances:
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Brian Bennett (Zimbabwe): 81 runs
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Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka): 55 runs
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Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka): 41* runs (off 16 balls)
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Player Highlights
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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.
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Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka): Outstanding performances, including a match-winning 122 runs in the 2nd ODI, earning him Player of the Series honors.
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Dilshan Madushanka (Sri Lanka): Delivered a match-winning hat-trick in the 1st ODI, showcasing his lethal bowling skills.
Upcoming Fixtures
| Match No. | Date | Format | Venue | Status |
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| 2nd T20I | Sep 6, 2025 | T20I | Harare Sports Club | Scheduled |
| 3rd T20I | Sep 7, 2025 | T20I | Harare Sports Club | Scheduled |
Summary & Outlook
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Sri Lanka leads the series with a 2-0 advantage in ODIs and a 1-0 lead in T20Is.
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Zimbabwe’s key players, including Sikandar Raza and Brian Bennett, have shown strong individual performances but need more support to level the series.
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Sri Lanka’s depth and experience have been evident, with standout contributions from Pathum Nissanka and Dilshan Madushanka.
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Upcoming matches offer Zimbabwe a chance to bounce back, while Sri Lanka aims to seal the series.
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