In the second match of the Tri-Nation Series, Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka. And it is a huge margin of 67 runs to claim their first victory of the series.
In the match played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Zimbabwe batted first and set Sri Lanka a target of 163 runs to win. And it pursuit of the target, the Lincoln Tigers lost courage at 95 runs.
Zimbabwe complete a comprehensive 67-run win over Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi 🙌#CricketKiJeet | #SLvZIM pic.twitter.com/qzWM4tpa8D
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Apart from captain Dawson Shanaka’s 34 runs, no batsman from Sri Lanka failed to show any significant performance; 9 batsmen could not even enter double figures.
For Zimbabwe, Brad Evans dismissed 3 players for just 9 runs, Richard Nagarawa took 2 wickets, 4 bowlers showed one player each to the pavilion.
Earlier, Zimbabwe, batting first, scored 162 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs, Brian Bennett played a brilliant innings of 49 runs with the help of 5 fours and a six.
Brian Bennett and Sikandar Raza the top scorers for Zimbabwe as they post 162-8 in their 20 overs 🏏
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 20, 2025
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Captain Sikandar Raza also took the team’s total forward with a fine innings of 47 runs with 3 fours and 2 sixes.
Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga took 3 wickets for 32 runs, Ishan Malinga took 2 wickets, Dashmantha Chimera and Mahesh Thikshana took one wicket each.
TOSS UPDATE 🪙
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 20, 2025
Sri Lanka win the toss and opt to field first against Zimbabwe 🏏
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It should be noted that in the first match of the Tri-Nation Series, host Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by 5 wickets.