A Thriller in Harare
The second ODI between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe turned into a real nail-biter. Sri Lanka chased down 278 in Harare, crossing the line with just three balls left to seal the series 2–0.
Nissanka Shows His Class
The star of the night was Pathum Nissanka, who played a gem of an innings. His 122 runs were full of timing, patience, and smart shot selection. When Sri Lanka needed someone to anchor the chase, he stepped up beautifully.
He wasn’t alone, though. Charith Asalanka chipped in with a handy 71, making sure the chase didn’t fall apart under pressure. Together, they kept Sri Lanka in the game when Zimbabwe’s bowlers looked threatening.
Zimbabwe Put Up a Fight
Zimbabwe put up a solid fight, posting 277/7 in their 50 overs. Ben Curran top-scored with 79, while Sikandar Raza remained unbeaten on 59, making the target challenging. At one point, it looked like Sri Lanka might struggle, but Nissanka’s composed innings guided them safely to victory.
On the bowling side, Dushmantha Chameera made a real impact with the ball earlier in the day, picking up 3 wickets and stopping Zimbabwe from running away with a bigger total.
Why This Win Matters
For Sri Lanka, this wasn’t just another ODI win. It showed their ability to hold their nerve in pressure moments and finish games away from home. Chasing under lights in Harare is never easy, but the team showed composure and maturity.
Nissanka’s performance also underlines his growing importance in Sri Lanka’s batting lineup. His consistency at the top is exactly what the team has been looking for.
Player of the Series
Unsurprisingly, Pathum Nissanka walked away with both Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards. Two standout knocks in back-to-back games proved how reliable he has become in white-ball cricket.
Final Word
Sri Lanka leave Zimbabwe with a 2–0 series win and plenty of positives. For Zimbabwe, the fight was there, but they’ll know small lapses in key moments cost them
Fans, though, got what they love most — a close game, a classy century, and a finish that went right down to the wire.
