Sri Lanka Clinch ODI Series! Zim's T20 Squad Revealed! 🔥

By: Marcelo Colombo Published On: 03/09/2025

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Sri Lanka have secured a thrilling ODI series victory against Zimbabwe, winning the second match by five wickets with just three balls to spare! Pathum Nissanka's magnificent century (122 off 136 balls) was the cornerstone of Sri Lanka's chase of Zimbabwe's 277-7. Nissanka's knock included a stunning 16 fours and a crucial 90-run partnership with captain Charith Asalanka (71).

Nissanka was also named player of the series for his consistent performance, including his impressive 76 runs in the first ODI. "It has been a little while since I have been among the runs in one-day internationals, so I am glad I was able to score some here," said Nissanka. "I wanted to do well for the team and I trusted myself."

While Sri Lanka celebrates their ODI triumph, Zimbabwe have announced their 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. The squad sees the return of experienced players Sean Williams and Brendan Taylor, alongside the inclusion of Brad Evans and Tadiwanashe Marumani.

Zimbabwe T20I Squad: Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Brendan Taylor, Sean Williams.

Sri Lanka's T20I squad includes Vishen Halambage and Dushan Hemantha, filling the void left by Wanindu Hasaranga. This series will be crucial preparation for both teams as they look to fine-tune their strategies and team compositions.

Key Takeaways:

Sri Lanka wins ODI series 2-0 against Zimbabwe.
Pathum Nissanka shines with a century and earns player of the series award.
Zimbabwe announces T20I squad with the return of Williams and Taylor.
Exciting T20I series ahead as both teams gear up for future challenges.

Zimbabwe Captain's Regret

Zimbabwe captain Sean Williams expressed his disappointment, saying, "The series could have gone differently. It could have been 1-1. Today we missed an opportunity to be more aggressive when batting in the middle overs."