Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, SL vs ZIM, 11 January, 2024
COMPLETED / 3rd ODI / R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama
97/2 (16.4 ov)
96/10 (22.5 ov)
Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets (D/L method)
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Player of the match
Wanindu Hasaranga,
Sri Lanka
Player of the Series
Angelo Mathews,
Sri Lanka
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | 14 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 82.35 |
| Kusal Mendis | 66 | 51 | 9 | 1 | 129.41 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Wellington Masakadza | 2.4 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 5.63 |
| Luke Jongwe | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5.00 |
Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets (D/L method)
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: 23 run (3.5 ov): Sadeera Samarawickrama: 14 (17), Kusal Mendis: 8 (6)
- Last Bat: Shevon Daniel 12(28) - c M Shumba b W Masakadza Wellington Masakadza
- Fall of Wickets: 1 - 1 Avishka Fernando, 74 - 2 Shevon Daniel
- Reviews Remaining: Sri Lanka - 2 of 2, Zimbabwe - 2 of 2
- Toss: Zimbabwe elected to bat
Match Info
- Match: 3rd ODI
- Series: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe
- Date: Thursday, January 11, 2024
- Time: 02:30 PM
- Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama
- City: Colombo
- Umpires: Alex Wharf (England), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sri Lanka), Marais Erasmus (South Africa, TV)
- Referee: Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.
Wellington Masakadza to Shevon Daniel, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Shevon Daniel goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Shevon Daniel c M Shumba b W Masakadza 12 (28) Wellington Masakadza to Shevon Daniel, no run, c M Shumba b W Masakadza, Caught out!! off break ball full length on the stumps, Shevon Daniel goes forward to take the gamble with hook towards deep point, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Milton Shumba. Leading to a soft dismissal.
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 13 (3 runs)
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, full length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 2 runs, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward to take slower ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, full length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! slower ball good length on the stumps, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Sadeera Samarawickrama with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and strives to hit inside out shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 2 runs, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an slower ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.
End of over 14 (5 runs)
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and caresses push to third man, it raced away to the fence for four.
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and slash inside out shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 15 (6 runs)
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward to take slower ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Luke Jongwe to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take slower ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Luke Jongwe to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward to take slower ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Luke Jongwe to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Luke Jongwe to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take slower ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
End of over 16 (5 runs)
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Wellington Masakadza to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward to make a confident inside out shot, sending the ball towards long off for 2 runs.