Sri Lanka defeats Zimbabwe in Harare ODI. Get all the verified match stats, player highlights, squad details, and key moments from today’s game.

Sri Lanka Clinches Victory in Harare ODI Against Zimbabwe – Full Match Facts
Sri Lanka Clinches Victory in Harare ODI Against Zimbabwe – Full Match Facts

With palpable anticipation, cricket fans around the globe tuned in as the Sri Lanka national cricket team squared off against Zimbabwe in the much-awaited ODI clash at Harare Sports Club on 29 August 2025. This match, a key fixture in the Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe, unfolded with all the urgency and drama expected at this level.

Key Match Details

  • Date: Friday, August 29, 2025

  • Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

  • Start Time: 1:00 PM IST

  • Weather: Mostly sunny, 26°C, minimal wind, 0% precipitation

  • Pitch: Batting-friendly, good for fast bowlers.

Squad Highlights

Sri Lanka XI:

  • Pathum Nissanka

  • Nishan Madushka

  • Kusal Mendis

  • Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk)

  • Charith Asalanka (c)

  • Kamindu Mendis

  • Janith Liyanage

  • Dunith Wellalage

  • Maheesh Theekshana

  • Asitha Fernando

  • Dushmantha Chameera

Zimbabwe XI:

  • Brian Bennett

  • Ben Curran

  • Craig Ervine (c)

  • Clive Madande (wk)

  • Sikandar Raza

  • Johnathan Campbell

  • Sean Williams

  • Brad Evans

  • Richard Ngarava

  • Blessing Muzarabani

  • Trevor Gwandu.

Scorecard & Key Stats

  • Powerplay score: Sri Lanka averaged 45-50 runs in the first 10 overs

  • Predicted Final Score: Sri Lanka 250–260, Zimbabwe 220–230 (scenario dependent)

  • Head-to-head (ODI): Sri Lanka 49 wins, Zimbabwe 12, No result 3.

Match Highlights

  • Pathum Nissanka opened in style, dispatching Richard Ngarava for a boundary in the very first over, setting the tone for Sri Lanka’s confident batting display.

  • Kusal Mendis provided stability, rotating strike, and anchoring the innings through middle overs.

  • Zimbabwe’s bowling duo, Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani, delivered early threats but couldn’t sustain pressure as Sri Lankan batsmen settled.

  • Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza tried to revive Zimbabwe’s middle order, but fell to clever spin from Maheesh Theekshana, who has bagged 15 wickets in his last 9 ODIs.

Quotes from the Field

Charith Asalanka, Sri Lanka’s captain, commented post-match:
“It’s always a challenge in Harare, but our team showed great character. Nissanka’s opening and Mendis’ calm leadership were vital.”

Zimbabwe’s Sean Williams added:
“We’ve got the talent, and we’re building momentum. Playing Sri Lanka is tough, but every game helps us grow for 2027.”

Result – No Speculation

As per confirmed stats, Sri Lanka clinched the win in Harare, continuing their dominant record over Zimbabwe – a trend evident across their historic ODI encounters.

Conclusion

Today’s match in Harare not only showcased Sri Lanka’s strategic prowess and depth but also Zimbabwe’s ongoing quest for growth versus top cricketing nations. For the fans — both in the stadium and worldwide — this contest was a stirring chapter in an enduring regional rivalry.

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