• Sri Lanka defeated Zimbabwe by three wickets in a thrilling encounter in the first T20I.

  • Angelo Mathews was named player of the match.

Twitter reaction: Sikandar Raza’s exceptional all-around efforts in vain as Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe in a thriller in 1st T20I
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In the 1st T20I of the three-match series between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe at R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday (January 14), Sri Lanka emerged victorious by three wickets in a closely contested encounter, despite Sikandar Raza‘s exceptional efforts with both bat and ball for Zimbabwe.

Sikandar Raza leads Zimbabwe to a respectable total

Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Sri Lanka witnessed Zimbabwe post a competitive 143/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Raza played a pivotal role, crafting an impressive innings of 62 runs off 42 balls, embellished with 5 fours and 2 sixes. Supporting contributions came from Tinashe Kamunhukamwe (26), Sean Williams (14) and Luke Jongwe (13). The Sri Lankan bowling attack stood out with notable displays from Maheesh Theekshana (2/16) and Wanindu Hasaranga (2/19).

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Sri Lankan registers a thrilling victory

In pursuit of the target set by Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka faced a challenging task of 144 runs. Angelo Mathews (46) and Dasun Shanaka (26*) emerged as the primary architects of Sri Lanka’s innings, guiding their team to victory in the last ball of the match. Despite Sikandar Raza’s impactful all-around performance, picking 3 wickets for 13 runs in his four overs, Sri Lanka showcased resilience and determination to secure a thrilling win. Mathews was named player of the match in the end.

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