Zimbabwe produced a dominant performance to defeat Sri Lanka by five counters In the second T20i At the Harare Sports Club on Saturday, leveling the series of three 1-1 games. After choosing to play first, the hosts packed the visitors for only 80 points in 17.4 Overs before continuing the target comfortably with 34 balls to lose.
A complete victory for Zimbabwe in the second T20i 🔥💪#Zimvsl #cricket
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Sikandar Raza dismantles the Sri Lanka shot unit
Beating first, Sri Lanka never seemed to be settled against the disciplined attack in Zimbabwe. Only Kamil Mashara (20 out of 20) and Charith Asalanka (18 OFF 23) showed brief resistance, while skipper Dasun Shanaka managed 15 points. The counters continued to fall at regular intervals while the zimbabwe quisters maintained implacable pressure.
The interpreter off competition with the ball was Sikandar RazaWho delivered a masterclass in spin bowling alley, finishing with figures of 3 for 11 in its four overs. Brad Evans (3/15) and Complete cabin jump (2/14) provided excellent support, ensuring that Sri Lanka has been overthrown for a modest total.
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The pursuit of Zimbabwe despite the hiccups
By hunning a low lens of 81, Zimbabwe lost a few early counters but remained on the CAP thanks to the contributions of several strikers. Brian Bennett (19) and Loams (17) provided a quick start before Ryan Burl (20) and We are daring in motion (21 OFF 14) sealed the victory.
The rhythm of Sri Lanka Dushmantha Chameera (3/19) briefly threatened to tilt the match in favor of his team, but the weak total left the small margin for the error. Zimbabwe finally reached 84/5 in 14.2 Overs, filled with a comfortable victory. For her exceptional overall performance, Raza was appointed player of the match. While his contribution to the stick was minimal, his decisive fate with the ball set up the victory of Zimbabwe.
4 Overs ✅
3 counters ✅
11 races ✅
Captain Skinadar Raza has shot the match of the match of the match 😎#Sikandarraza #Zimvssl pic.twitter.com/zmbwgsqi2d– Crickettimes.com (@CricketTimeMeshq) September 6, 2025
With this result, the series is now on a tie 1-1, setting up an exciting final. The third and last decisive T20i will be played in the same place on September 7, 2025, the two teams watching a victory in the series.
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