Zimbabwe opt to bowl first in second T20
September 6, 2025 04:58 pm
Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sri Lanka in the second T20I of the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday.
In the first T20I, Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka secured a four-wicket win, successfully chasing down Zimbabwe’s 176-run target in just 19.1 overs.
Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis set the tone with a solid 96-run opening partnership, but their foundation was hindered when they lost five crucial wickets for just 29 runs.
Kamindu Mendis stepped up, smashing a 16-ball unbeaten 41, guiding the team to victory.
Earlier, Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett top-scored with 81 off 57 balls to take the team’s total to 175/7 in 20 overs.
Sri Lanka will be looking to secure the series in today’s match.
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Squads:
Zimbabwe Squad: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor, Clive Madande and Trevor Gwandu.
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Charith Asalanka(c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Kamil Mishara and Vishen Halambage.
