“Strong batting partnerships and disciplined bowling sealed the game for the hosts.”
Sri Lanka started their T20 series on a high with a solid win over Zimbabwe in the opening match. The hosts showed balance in both batting and bowling, giving them an early lead in the three-match contest.
Sri Lanka’s top order set the tone with steady partnerships, while the middle order added quick runs to lift the total. Their bowlers then kept the Zimbabwean batters under control, striking at regular intervals and never allowing the chase to gain momentum.
Zimbabwe fought hard but struggled to keep up with the required run rate. Despite a few good individual performances, their batting order failed to deliver consistently.
With this result, Sri Lanka take a 1-0 lead in the series and will look to seal the contest in the next game. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, must regroup quickly if they are to keep the series alive.
