ZIM vs SL 1st ODI Results

4:22 PM IST Right then, that’s all from the first ODI of the series. Sri Lanka have stolen the victory from Zimbabwe in the last over to go 1-0 up. The second game will also be played here at the Harare Sports Club on 31st August, Sunday. The first ball will be bowled at 7.30 am GMT, and as always, we’ll be here a bit earlier with all the build-up. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

4:12 PM IST Dilshan Madushanka is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his HAT-TRICK in the final over and ending up with a four-fer. He says that he is happy to contribute for the team in a winning cause. He admits that he didn't start well with his spell, but he had a plan for the death overs, and he was focused on bowling more yorkers towards the end. He says that he is elated to deliver for the team and looks forward to continuing this performance going ahead.

4:11 PM IST The victorious captain of Sri Lanka, Charith Asalanka, says it was an amazing game of cricket and praises both sides for fighting till the end. Mentions that Dilshan Madushanka and Asitha Fernando were amazing at the end with the ball. Shares that he does not feel the need to go in with an extra bowler and feels that the current combination is their best. Lauds Janith Liyanage and Kamindu Mendis for their partnership and feels that their stand set up the innings for the team.

4:08 PM IST Earlier in the game, Sri Lanka, after a cautious start, went on to pile up a commanding total. The innings was built around a couple of century partnerships, with Pathum Nissanka, Janith Liyanage, and Kamindu Mendis all registering fifties. The real acceleration, though, came from the latter two, who added a blazing 137 runs off just 87 deliveries. For Zimbabwe, Richard Ngarava was the standout with a couple of wickets, but his injury meant he couldn’t finish his quota - a setback for his side. Apart from Brad Evans, who was economical, the rest chipped in with a wicket apiece.

4:07 PM IST The stand-in skipper of Zimbabwe, Sean Williams, mentions that the Powerplay with the ball was unbelievable and praises Blessing and Richard, who were unbelievable in setting the tone. Williams says he and Ben Curran came in at a difficult stage when they lost two quick wickets. Adds that he and Ben decided to be a bit proactive, and it came off well.

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