Cricket Thriller in Harare: Sri Lanka Clinch Nail-Biting ODI Against Zimbabwe
- Southerton Business Times
- Sep 2
- 2 min read
Harare Sports Club was electric as Sri Lanka edged Zimbabwe in a heart-stopping first ODI of their 2025 tour, winning by just seven runs. The August 29 clash delivered high drama, standout performances, and a final-over hat-trick that stunned fans.
Match Recap
Sri Lanka posted a formidable 298/6, led by:
Pathum Nissanka – 76 runs
Janith Liyanage – 70*
Kamindu Mendis – 57
Zimbabwe’s response was equally spirited. Sikandar Raza anchored the innings with a heroic 92, supported by Sean Williams and Ryan Burl. The Chevrons reached 291/8 before falling short in the final over.
“We were ten runs away. It hurts, but we’ll bounce back,” said Zimbabwe captain Sean Williams.
Final-Over Drama
Sri Lankan pacer Dilshan Madushanka sealed the win with a dramatic hat-trick in the last over, earning Player of the Match honors.
Cricket analyst Tatenda Taibu remarked:
“This was one of the most gripping ODIs Harare has hosted in years. Both teams showed grit and flair.”
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Fan Reactions
Social media lit up with praise for both teams. The hashtag #ZIMvSL trended across platforms, with fans applauding Zimbabwe’s fighting spirit and Sri Lanka’s composure under pressure.
“That final over was pure adrenaline. Madushanka is a beast!” tweeted @CricketZimFan.
What’s Next
The second ODI is scheduled for August 31 at Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe will aim to level the series, while Sri Lanka looks to seal a clean sweep.
Fans can follow the action live via:
LIVE | 2nd ODI - Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe (expert commentary and post-game analysis).
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