Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, SL vs ZIM, 14 January, 2024
COMPLETED / 1st T20I / R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama
144/7 (20 ov)
143/5 (20 ov)
Sri Lanka won by 3 wickets
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Player of the match
Angelo Mathews,
Sri Lanka
Player of the Series
Angelo Mathews,
Sri Lanka
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dasun Shanaka | 26 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 144.44 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 300.00 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 |
| Richard Ngarava | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.50 |
Sri Lanka won by 3 wickets
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (SL won by 174 runs.) | 2nd ODI | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Australia (SL won by 49 runs.) | 1st ODI | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Australia (AUS won by 9 wickets) | 2nd Test | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Australia (AUS won by an inning and 242 runs.) | 1st Test | 29 Jan 2025 |
| New Zealand (SL won by 140 runs.) | 3rd ODI | 11 Jan 2025 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh (ZIM won by 3 wickets) | 1st Test | 20 Apr 2025 |
| Ireland (Match abandoned) | 3rd T20I | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Ireland (ZIM won by 3 wickets) | 2nd T20I | 23 Feb 2025 |
| Ireland (Match Abandoned due to rain) | 1st T20I | 22 Feb 2025 |
| Ireland (ZIM won by 9 wickets) | 3rd ODI | 18 Feb 2025 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 6 run (0.2 ov): Dushmantha Chameera: 6 (2), Dasun Shanaka: 0 (0)
- Last Bat: Angelo Mathews 46(38) - c W Masakadza b B Muzarabani Blessing Muzarabani
- Fall of Wickets: 2 - 1 Pathum Nissanka, 32 - 2 Kusal Perera, 38 - 3 Kusal Mendis, 51 - 4 Sadeera Samarawickrama, 83 - 5 Charith Asalanka, 83 - 6 Wanindu Hasaranga, 138 - 7 Angelo Mathews
- Reviews Remaining: Sri Lanka - 2 of 2, Zimbabwe - 0 of 2
- Toss: Sri Lanka elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: 1st T20I
- Series: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe
- Date: Sunday, January 14, 2024
- Time: 07:00 PM
- Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama
- City: Colombo
- Umpires: Raveendra Wimalasiri (Sri Lanka), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sri Lanka), Lyndon Hannibal (Sri Lanka, TV)
- Referee: Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)
End of over 16 (11 runs)
Richard Ngarava to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka goes forward and caresses drive to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.
Richard Ngarava to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Richard Ngarava to Angelo Mathews, 1 run, Angelo Mathews goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident chip shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Richard Ngarava to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Dasun Shanaka goes forward and caresses pull to deep mid wicket, it raced away to the fence for four.
Richard Ngarava to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Richard Ngarava to Angelo Mathews, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Angelo Mathews goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 17 (12 runs)
Luke Jongwe to Angelo Mathews, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Angelo Mathews goes forward and caresses ramp shot to deep fine leg, it raced away to the fence for four.
Luke Jongwe to Angelo Mathews, 1 run, Angelo Mathews goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Luke Jongwe to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Luke Jongwe to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Luke Jongwe to Angelo Mathews, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Angelo Mathews goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Luke Jongwe to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
End of over 18 (8 runs)
Richard Ngarava to Dasun Shanaka, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Dasun Shanaka no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Richard Ngarava to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Dasun Shanaka goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
Richard Ngarava to Angelo Mathews, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Angelo Mathews goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Richard Ngarava to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Richard Ngarava to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka goes forward and caresses drive to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.
Richard Ngarava to Dasun Shanaka, 1 wide, , full length, on the stumps, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Dasun Shanaka's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
Richard Ngarava to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards long off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Richard Ngarava to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Four !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps. Dasun Shanaka goes forward, hits ramp shot in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 19 (12 runs)
Blessing Muzarabani to Angelo Mathews, Four, Four !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump. Angelo Mathews goes forward, hits pull in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Blessing Muzarabani to Angelo Mathews, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump. Angelo Mathews hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Blessing Muzarabani to Angelo Mathews, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Blessing Muzarabani bowls a sharp delivery, and Angelo Mathews hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Angelo Mathews c W Masakadza b B Muzarabani 46 (38) Blessing Muzarabani to Angelo Mathews, no run, c W Masakadza b B Muzarabani, Caught out!! inswinger full length on the stumps, Angelo Mathews goes forward to take the gamble with pull towards deep mid wicket, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Wellington Masakadza. Leading to a soft dismissal.
Blessing Muzarabani to Dushmantha Chameera, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Dushmantha Chameera goes forward, plays cut, gets an edge!, in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Blessing Muzarabani to Dushmantha Chameera, 2 runs, Dushmantha Chameera goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 20 (14 runs)