In the ongoing tri-series in Pakistan, Zimbabwe has surprised Sri Lanka by defeating it by 67 runs. This was the second match of the tri-series, in which the Zimbabwean team, playing first, had scored 162 runs in the stipulated 20 overs, but in response, the Sri Lankan team got bundled out for only 95 runs. Captain Sikandar Raza was adjudged man of the match for his impressive performance of scoring 47 runs and taking one wicket.

Zimbabwe lost by 5 wickets in the first match of the tri-series. This time Zimbabwe’s batsmen and bowlers left no stone unturned to defeat Sri Lanka in every field. Opener Brian Bennett played an inning of 49 runs, on the other hand, captain Sikandar Raza played an inning of 47 runs in 32 balls. Zimbabwe could have scored up to 175-180, but in the last 3 overs, Zimbabwe could score only 21 runs and during this time they lost 3 wickets at consecutive intervals.

While chasing the target of 163 runs, the condition of Sri Lanka was so bad that by the score of 29 they had 4 wickets and half the team had returned to the pavilion by the score of 52. Dasun Shanaka, who was captaining in the absence of Charith Asalanka, scored 34 runs in 25 balls, while Bhanuka Rajapaksa scored 11 runs. Apart from these two batsmen, no other Sri Lankan player could touch double figures in terms of runs. However, Sri Lanka may not suffer much loss in terms of net run rate in the points table, because it batted the entire 20 overs.

Zimbabwe has come first in the points table of the tri-series, with 2 points and a net run-rate of +1.471. On the other hand, Pakistan also has 2 points, but its net run-rate is +0.460.

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Sri Lanka has become a victim of a shocking necklace before the Asia Cup 2025. In the second T20 match, Zimbabwe washed Sri Lanka by 5 wickets. With this, host Zimbabwe has equaled one by one in the T20 series and the series winner will be decided on 7 September. In this match, the Sri Lankan team was reduced to just 80 runs while playing first. In response, Zimbabwe won this match by 5 wickets with 34 balls remaining. This is just the second time that Zimbabwe has won Sri Lanka in a T20 match.

On the Zimbabwe Tour, the Sri Lankan team had set a hat -trick of victory. First he won both ODIs and won the ODI series 2–0. After that he also won the first T20 match by 4 wickets. The team’s morale can definitely fall with a sudden allout for 80 runs and a 5 -wicket defeat against Zimbabwe. That too exactly before the Asia Cup 2025.

When the Sri Lankan team came to bat first, she could not even play the entire 20 overs. Only 3 out of 11 batsmen could touch the double figure in terms of runs. Kamil Mishra was the top scorer of the team, who contributed 20 runs. For Zimbabwe, captain Sikander Raza and Brad Avans took three wickets each and Mujarbani took 2 and Sean Williams took one wicket.

Zimbabwe won by faltering

Zimbabwe may have won this match with 34 balls remaining, but his batsmen were also seen struggling. Zimbabwe had lost three wickets for 27 runs. In a low-scoring match, Brian Bennett and Ryan Berl’s 26-run small partnership contributed to Zimbabwe’s victory. Ryan returned unbeaten after scoring 20 runs.

Only second win over Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have come face to face in T20 cricket history, out of which Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have won 2 times. It is a matter of note for the Sri Lankan team that Zimbabwe has defeated him 2 times in the last four T20 matches.

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Sri Lanka defeated Zimbabwe by 5 wickets in the second ODI. With this, Sri Lanka has won the two-match ODI series 2–0. This series win before the Asia Cup will increase morale for Sri Lanka. In the second ODI, Zimbabwe scored a score of 277 runs while playing first. In response, Sri Lanka won the match by 5 wickets in the match which lasted till the last over. Pathum Nissanka Century proved to be very helpful in this victory of Sri Lanka.

Series won before Asia Cup

The Asia Cup is going to start from September 9, a tournament that Sri Lanka has won 6 times. Talking about the ODI series against Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka won the first match by a close margin of 7 runs. Now he has won the second match by 5 wickets.

Chasing a target of 278 runs in the second match, Sri Lanka did not have a good start as opener Nuvanidu Fernando was dismissed for just 14 runs and Kusal Mendis also scored 5 runs. At the other end, Nisanka stood at the other end and in association with Sadira Samaravikrama, a 78 -run partnership was returned to Sri Lanka. The rest of the work was done by Nisanka and captain Charith Asalanka’s 90 -run partnership. Pathum Nisanka played a brilliant innings of 122 runs, while Asalanka contributed 71 runs. Dushmanta Chamira also made a big contribution to Sri Lanka’s victory, who took 3 wickets.

The Asia Cup is scheduled to begin from 9 September, which will be played in T20 format. Let us know that Sri Lanka has won the ODI series 2–0, after which a 3-match T20 series is also to be played between the two teams, which will conclude on 7 September.

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Before the Asia Cup, there was a big upset. Sri Lanka defeated Zimbabwe by 7 runs in a thrilling match. In this first ODI, Sri Lanka scored 298 runs in the first play, but in response, Zimbabwe finally collapsed under pressure and lost the match by 7 runs. Despite being at the crease of a set batsman like Alexander Raza, Zimbabwe could not win this match. Actually, the entire match was overturned by the hat -trick in the last over.

Want 10 runs in the last over

Chasing a target of 299 runs, Zimbabwe scored 289 runs in 49 overs at the loss of 5 wickets. Zimbabwe needed only 10 runs to win in the last over. 10 runs were seen as a slight target, because Alexander Raza was playing 92 runs and Tony Munayanga was also set at the other end. 10 runs were not a big deal for 2 set batsmen.

Amazing in the last over

In the last over, Dilshan came to bowl. He bowled Alexander Raza at a score of 92 on the very first ball. The new batsman came to the Brad and the crease, but Madushaka got him out on a score of 0. Madushaka had a chance of hat -trick. There were Nagarwa in front, and when the ball thrown on the good length by Madushaka went on ripping the stumps, Nagarwa did not know.

Where Zimbabwe needed 10 runs to win in 6 balls, on seeing the target, there was 10 runs in 3 balls. Madushaka’s hat-trick completely overturned the attitude of the match in just 2-3 minutes towards Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, who was a 6-time Asia Cup champion, narrowly escapes the defeat of this is a danger bell for him.

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The Sri Lankan cricket team will play a 3 -match T20 series on the Zimbabwe tour before the Cricket Asia Cup 2025, for which the Sri Lanka Cricket Board announced the squad on Thursday. The 17 -member team under the captaincy of Charith Asanka include Kushal Perera, Kushal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Mahesh Dixhana. It is possible that Sri Lanka’s squad will also be the same for the Asia Cup.

Sri Lanka Cricket Team is included in Group B of Asia Cup. He is accompanied by teams from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Hong Kong in this group. Before the Asia Cup, Sri Lanka’s team will play a 3 -match T20 series on Zimbabwe tour. Earlier, the first ODI will be played on Friday. Sri Lanka will also play 2 ODIs on the tour, after that the first T20 will be played on 3 September.

Players included in Sri Lanka T20 Squad

Charith Asanka (captain), Pathum Nisanka, Kushal Mendis, Kushal Perera, Nuwaniidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishra, Vishen Halmbaj, Dasun Shanka, Dunith Vellege, Chamika Karunaratne, Mahish Tishta, Dushan Hemantha, Mathisha Pathirana, Nuwan Tushra, Nuvanta Tushra, Binura Franando, Binura Fernande

Sri Lanka T20i Squad for Zimbabwe Tour
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel Has Named the Following Squad for the T20I series against Zimbabwe#Slvzim #Srilankacrick pic.twitter.com/34QCCCIKZP7

– Sri Lanka Cricket (@OFFCIALC) August 28, 2025

Zim vs SL T20 series schedule

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka will be played on first T20 Wednesday, 3 September, second T20 Saturday, 6 September and third T20 Sunday, 7 September. All matches will start at 5 pm Indian time. The three T20 Harare will be played at the Sports Club Stadium.

Sri Lanka’s schedule in Asia Cup

The first match of Cricket Asia Cup 2025 will be played between Afghanistan and Hong Kong on Tuesday, 9 September. The second match will be held between Team India and UAE on 10 September. The first match of the Sri Lanka cricket team will be against Bangladesh at Sheikh Zaid Cricket Stadium on Saturday, September 13. The match will be played from 7:30 pm Indian time. See the schedule of Sri Lanka’s matches in the group stage.

• 13 September: Vs Bangladesh (Sheikh Zaid Cricket Stadium) – 7:30 pm
• 15 September: Vs Hong Kong (Dubai International Stadium) – 7:30 pm
• 18 September: Vs Afghanistan (Sheikh Zaid Cricket Stadium) – 7:30 pm

A total of 8 teams will play in the Asia Cup, which are divided into 2 groups of 4-4. After the group stage, the top 2 teams of each group will enter Super 4 and the remaining 4 teams will be out. After this, after the Super 4 matches, the final will be clashed between the top 2 teams on September 28.