Sri Lanka win by 5 wickets
50
End of over. Over 50. 13 runs. Bowler: Dushmantha Chameera. Zimbabwe: 277/7(rr 5.54)
49.6Chameera to R Ngarava1
One run. Dushmantha Chameera to Richard Ngarava. Yorker, off stump on the back foot defending, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Mendis. That's the end of the first innings, and Zimbabwe have posted a competitive 277 on the board. Ben Curran was excellent at the top, anchoring the innings with a fluent 79. Sikandar Raza played a key role in the middle, bringing up a composed, unbeaten half-century to steer Zimbabwe to a strong finish. Clive Madande also chipped in with a handy 36. Sri Lanka's bowlers kept things tight for most of the innings. Dushmantha Chameera was the pick of the bowlers, claiming three critical wickets, while Asitha Fernando provided good support with two crucial breakthroughs. Can Sri Lanka chase this down, or will Zimbabwe defend the total and grab a win? The run chase begins shortly. Stay tuned!
49.5Chameera to S Butt1
One run. Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
49.4Chameera to S Butt2
Two runs. Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Silva.
49.3Chameera to S Butt6
Six runs. SIX! Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Leg cutter length ball, middle stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
49.3Chameera to S Buttwd
Wide. Wide Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
49.3Chameera to S Buttwd
Wide. Wide Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
49.2Chameera to R Ngarava1
One run. Dushmantha Chameera to Richard Ngarava. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
49.1Chameera to B EvansW
Wicket. OUT! Caught (Sub). Dushmantha Chameera to Brad Evans. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover. Skies it in the air and gone.
49
End of over. Over 49. 10 runs. Bowler: Asitha Fernando. Zimbabwe: 264/6(rr 5.39)
48.6Fernando to B Evans1
One run. Asitha Fernando to Brad Evans. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front glancing, inside edge to leg slip for 1 run, shy attempt by Mendis.
48.5Fernando to B Evans4
Four runs. FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Brad Evans. Yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, outside edge past third man for 4 runs.
48.4Fernando to S Buttlb
Leg bye. Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad to extra cover for 1 run.
48.3Fernando to S Butt2
Two runs. Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, dropped catch by Silva.
48.2Fernando to B Evans1
One run. Asitha Fernando to Brad Evans. Slower ball full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Asalanka, fielded by Fernando.
48.1Fernando to S Butt1
One run. Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Slower ball full toss, middle stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
48
End of over. Over 48. 6 runs. Bowler: Dushmantha Chameera. Zimbabwe: 254/6(rr 5.29)
47.6Chameera to B Evans2
Two runs. Dushmantha Chameera to Brad Evans. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Silva.
47.5Chameera to C MadandeW
Wicket. OUT! Bowled. Dushmantha Chameera to Clive Madande. Reverse Swing-In half volley, to leg moves in front sweeping, missed. Knocked him over!
47.4Chameera to S Butt1
One run. Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Leg cutter length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Theekshana.
47.3Chameera to C Madande1
One run. Dushmantha Chameera to Clive Madande. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.