Zimbabwe Levels Series with Five-Wicket Triumph in 2nd T20I against Sri Lanka

On Saturday, Zimbabwe secured a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second match of their three-game Twenty20 international series, taking 15 overs to achieve the win. This result ties the series and sets up an exciting decider for Sunday.

Zimbabwe’s captain, Sikandar Raza, and all-rounder Brad Evans each claimed three wickets, capitalizing on a challenging pitch to dismiss Sri Lanka for 80 runs in 17.4 overs. Zimbabwe had opted to bowl first after winning the toss.

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

Despite losing their first three wickets within five overs, Zimbabwe saw Ryan Burl and Tashinga Musekiwa forge an unbeaten partnership, leading their team to victory with 34 balls to spare.

Sri Lanka had won the first match of the series by four wickets at Harare Sports Club on Wednesday.

Published on Sep 06, 2025