Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 1st ODI: Dinesh Chandimal, Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka fifties help hosts win
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The hosts, however, rode on vital contributions by their batsmen – particularly the troika of Dinesh Chandimal, Pathum Nissanka and Charith Aslanka to easily reach 300/5 with nine balls remaining.
Dinesh Chandimal (75), Pathum Nissanka (75) and Charith Asalanka (71) struck fine half-centuries as hosts Sri Lanka chased a stiff target to beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series in Pallekelle on Sunday (January 16). Sri Lanka playing with a new-looked team in the absence of several players due to injuries, fitness and Covid-19, fought back brilliantly to chase down Zimbabwe’s 296/9 in 50 overs built on a superb century by seasoned Sean Williams (100) in the day-night encounter.
Zimbabwe capitalised on a good start of 80 runs provided by Takudzwanashe Kaitano (42) and Regis Chakabva (72) and with Williams blasting 100 off 87 deliveries, posted a stiff target for Sri Lanka. The hosts did well to reel in the visitors were cruising at 248/4 before they lost five wickets for 48 runs.
Sri Lanka register a 5-wicket victory against Zimbabwe and take 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series!