SL vs ZIM 2nd ODI Results

5:49 PM IST Right then, that is it from this game where Sri Lanka clinches the win in a game that ebbed and flowed, and Zimbabwe will look to come back even stronger in the next game to finish at least on level terms. The 3rd and final ODI will be played on 11th January, Thursday at 2.30 pm IST (9 am GMT), but as you know, you can join us early for all the build-up to the game. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

5:47 PM IST The victorious skipper of Sri Lanka, Kusal Mendis says he is not happy with the way they batted. He gives credit to the bowling unit for their exceptional spells throughout the innings but they need to work on their batting. He ends by saying that is satisfied with the way Janith Liyanage performed in this game.

5:45 PM IST The captain of Zimbabwe, Craig Ervine says that they started the innings well but could not finish it well. Tells that another 30-40 runs on the board and this could have been a different story. Adds by saying that the bowlers put in a superb effort, it is the batting that let them down. Finishes by saying that it was a good match to be a part of, and hopefully, they end up on the winning side the next time.

5:43 PM IST Janith Liyanage is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant knock. He says the ball was moving a bit, so he took a bit of time to get settled down, cause he knew that if he got set he could help his team win. He thinks that the surface was a bit tricky, and the pace varied a little bit. He was thinking about the DLS when he tried to go big and that's the reason he missed out on his hundred.

5:41 PM IST Presentation Time...

5:41 PM IST Earlier in the game, Zimbabwe posted a below-par total on the board due to a big collapse towards the end where they lost the last six wickets for just 26 runs. Skipper Craig Ervine was the top scorer with a knock of 82 runs off 102 balls. Maheesh Theekshana shone with the ball for Sri Lanka with a fine four-fer while Dushmantha Chameera and Jeffrey Vandersay got a couple each with Dilshan Madushanka setting the tone by getting the wicket in the first over. While chasing, it was the magnificent ton from the newest member of the team, Janith Liyanage that helped them keep in touch with the target while crucial contributions from Chameera and Vandersay towards the end made sure they ended up on the winning side.