Sri Lanka secured the three-match T20 series 2–1 after defeating Zimbabwe by 8 wickets in the final game played in Harare yesterday (7).
Skipper Charith Asalanka won the toss and decided to field first.
Zimbabwe, batting first, reached 191 for 8 in their 20 overs.
Tadiwanash Marumani top-scored with 51, while Sikandar Raza made 28.
Sean Williams contributed 23 before being dismissed early.
For Sri Lanka, Dushan Hemantha starred with 3 wickets, while Dushmantha Chameera picked up 2.
In reply, Sri Lanka’s openers Kusal Mendis (30) and Pathum Nissanka (33) gave a solid start with a 58-run stand.
The chase was then dominated by Kamil Mishara and Kusal Janith Perera, who shared an unbeaten 117-run partnership for the third wicket.
Mishara struck his maiden T20I half-century, finishing on 73 not out, while Perera remained unbeaten on 46.
Sri Lanka comfortably reached the target of 192 in 17.4 overs, sealing the victory and clinching the series.
Brief scores :
Sri Lanka 192/2, 17.4 overs (K. Mishara 73, K. Janith Perera 46; S. Raza 1-32, B. Evans 1-25) vs. Zimbabwe 191/8, 20 overs (T. Marumani 51, S. Raza 28; D. Hemantha 3-38, D. Chameera 2-33)
Sri Lanka sealed with 8-wicket victory to take the T20 series 2–1.
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