Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 2025 2nd ODI Full Commentary

Dushmantha Chameera to Richard Ngarava. Yorker, off stump on the back foot defending, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Mendis. That's the end of the first innings, and Zimbabwe have posted a competitive 277 on the board. Ben Curran was excellent at the top, anchoring the innings with a fluent 79. Sikandar Raza played a key role in the middle, bringing up a composed, unbeaten half-century to steer Zimbabwe to a strong finish. Clive Madande also chipped in with a handy 36. Sri Lanka's bowlers kept things tight for most of the innings. Dushmantha Chameera was the pick of the bowlers, claiming three critical wickets, while Asitha Fernando provided good support with two crucial breakthroughs. Can Sri Lanka chase this down, or will Zimbabwe defend the total and grab a win? The run chase begins shortly. Stay tuned!

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.

Dushmantha Chameera to Richard Ngarava. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.

Asitha Fernando to Brad Evans. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front glancing, inside edge to leg slip for 1 run, shy attempt by Mendis.

Asitha Fernando to Brad Evans. Slower ball full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Asalanka, fielded by Fernando.

Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Slower ball full toss, middle stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Leg cutter length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Theekshana.

Dushmantha Chameera to Clive Madande. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Silva.

Dushmantha Chameera to Clive Madande. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump moves in front Slog, mis-timed to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.

Maheesh Theekshana to Clive Madande. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Silva.

Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Samarawickrama.

Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Reverse Swing-In yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Silva.

Blessing Muzarabani to Kamindu Mendis. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Butt. Sri Lanka secured victory by five wickets in a well-fought match. Pathum Nissanka delivered a remarkable performance, scoring 122 runs and expertly anchoring the team's chase with skill and composure. Charith Asalanka provided valuable support with a crucial 71 runs, while Sadeera Samarawickrama contributed a useful 31 to keep the team's momentum going. Despite Zimbabwe's bowlers putting up a strong fight, they could not capitalise on critical moments, with Brad Evans and Richard Ngarava standing out by taking two wickets each. Overall, Sri Lanka executed a clinical run chase, leading to a convincing win. Pathum Nissanka is the Player of Match and the Player of the Series.

Blessing Muzarabani to Janith Liyanage. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Williams.

Richard Ngarava to Janith Liyanage. Off cutter length ball, middle stump deep in crease driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Williams.

Richard Ngarava to Charith Asalanka. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Bennett.

Blessing Muzarabani to Charith Asalanka. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Williams.

Blessing Muzarabani to Janith Liyanage. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Munyonga.

Richard Ngarava to Janith Liyanage. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Williams.

Richard Ngarava to Janith Liyanage. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Masuku.

Richard Ngarava to Charith Asalanka. Reverse Swing-In half volley, down leg side down the track pushing, inside edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Muzarabani.

Richard Ngarava to Janith Liyanage. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the back foot flick, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run.

Brad Evans to Janith Liyanage. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Munyonga.

Brad Evans to Charith Asalanka. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Masuku.