TOP STORIES
SL vs ZIM 3rd ODI: Zimbabwe hope to gain more momentum to resist sturdy Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will clash in the third One Day International (ODI) on Thursday at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Sri Lanka are leading the three-match series 1-0 after winning the second game. The first match of the series was unfortunately washed out due to persistent rain, setting the stage for an even more crucial encounter in the second ODI.
In the initial encounter, rain played spoilsport, leaving both teams without an opportunity to showcase their skills. With the first match abandoned, the teams were eager to make amends in the following games. The second ODI witnessed Sri Lanka dominating the proceedings, securing a hard-fought victory and taking the lead in the series in a high-voltage game.
Zimbabwe, in the second game, fought hard to stay in contention, but Sri Lanka kept the upper hand. Skipper Craig Ervine shone in the batting order with his 82-run knock, while in the bowling attack Richard Ngarva returned with five wickets. The players exhibited brilliant performance, attempting to counter the Sri Lankan challenge.
Heading into the third and final game, both teams will be determined to win the match to make their gains. For Sri Lanka, winning the third match will get them the trophy, whereas, for Zimbabwe, winning the third match will help them level the series 1-1. Undoubtedly, the battle is going to be quite intense between both teams.
Sri Lanka Probable XI: Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Sahan Arachchige, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dilshan Madushanka
Zimbabwe Probable XI: Joylord Gumbie (wk), Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Craig Ervine (c), Milton Shumba, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande, Faraz Akram, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Tapiwa Mufudza
Tags
More News
CSK pacer Khaleel Ahmed ruled out of IPL 2026
Chennai Super Kings have suffered a crushing blow, with their highly skilful pacer Khaleel Ahmed being ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 due to a right quadricep injury. Khaleel sustained the injury during the team's match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday. In a release, the franchise confirmed that it will take more than 12 ...
Mumbai Indians sign Krish Bhagat as replacement for injured Atharva Ankolekar
Mumbai Indians have acquired the services of Punjab all-rounder Krish Bhagat, signing him as a replacement for the injured Atharva Ankolekar. He has been signed by Mumbai Indians at his base price of INR 30 lakh. The signing comes after Ankolekar was ruled out of the tournament due to injury.
Bhagat has played for Punjab in seven first-class and nine List...
CPL 2026 to begin on August 7
The schedule for the 14th edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has been announced, with the tournament scheduled to begin on August 7. Matches will be played across multiple Caribbean nations, including Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Saint Lucia, St Kitts & Nevis, Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica. Notably, for the first time, matches will be played at Ar...
Rubel Hossain retires from international cricket
Bangladesh pacer Rubel Hossain has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtains down on a glittering career. In a social media post, Rubel confirmed his decision to say goodbye to international cricket. He made his last international appearance for Bangladesh back in April 2021 in a T20I against New Zealand in Auckland.
"I am pacer Rubel Hoss...
IPL 2026: Pat Cummins cleared to feature for SRH
Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins has been cleared to appear for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), with medical assessments confirming that his issue has fully healed, according to Cricket Australia. Fresh scans conducted in Sydney have cleared him to return to bowling without any limitations, bringing a sigh of relief to Sunriser...
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram