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ZIM vs SL, 2nd T20I: Zimbabwe beats Sri Lanka by five wickets to level series


Zimbabwe took 15 overs to ensure a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second of their three-match Twenty20 internationals on Saturday, levelling the series and setting up a decisive clash on Sunday.

Captain Sikandar Raza and all-rounder Brad Evans took three wickets each as Zimbabwe took full advantage of a difficult pitch to skittle out Sri Lanka for 80 in 17.4 overs after winning the toss and putting the tourist into bat.

AS IT HAPPENED: SL VS ZIM, 2ND T20I HIGHLIGHTS

Zimbabwe lost its first three wickets in the first five overs of its reply, but Ryan Burl and Tashinga Musekiwa put together an unbeaten six-wicket partnership to win the match with 34 balls remaining.

Sri Lanka won the opening game of the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club by four wickets on Wednesday.

Published on Sep 06, 2025

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