“Zimbabwe showed that discipline and teamwork can lead to historic victories.”
Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka by 67 runs in the opening match of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 at Rawalpindi. Batting first, Zimbabwe posted 162 for 8 in 20 overs, with key contributions from Brian Bennett, who scored 49, and captain Sikandar Raza, who made 47. Their partnership helped set a strong total.
Sri Lanka struggled while chasing and were all out for 95. Only Dasun Shanaka managed a notable score of 34. Zimbabwe’s bowlers, led by Brad Evans with 3 wickets for 9 runs, maintained tight control and triggered a complete batting collapse.
This victory is Zimbabwe’s biggest T20I win against a Full Member nation and gives the team a major confidence boost. Sikandar Raza was named Player of the Match for his excellent all-round performance.
Sri Lanka now face pressure to recover in the tournament, as the team looks to improve their batting and overall strategy. The captain admitted, “The intent wasn’t there from the beginning,” highlighting the challenges ahead.