Sri Lanka's ODI Opener Against Zimbabwe Washed Out by Rain
The series will progress with two additional one-day matches scheduled for Monday and Thursday, followed by three T20 games, all set to be held in Colombo.
The opening one-day match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe on Saturday ended prematurely due to persistent rain, leaving Zimbabwe struggling at 12-2 after four overs. The downpour interrupted play, and the match was called off.
The first ODI between Sri Lanka ???????? and Zimbabwe ???????? has been called off after persistent rain as Zimbabwe were chasing 274 ☂#SLvZIM pic.twitter.com/HJIeph2e50 — Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) January 6, 2024
Left-arm quick Dilshan Madushanka played a crucial role, dismissing opener Tinashe Kamunhukamwe for a first-ball duck and then capturing the wicket of captain Craig Ervine in the same over. Madushanka's two overs were both maidens. Sri Lanka, batting first, posted a total of 273 for nine, thanks to a remarkable third ODI century by vice-captain Charith Asalanka.
Opener Avishka Fernando fell for a duck in the first over, but Kusal Mendis (46) and Sadeera Samarawickrama (41) contributed with a 63-run partnership. However, Zimbabwe's Richard Ngarava claimed two crucial wickets, finishing with figures of 2 for 39. Despite Asalanka's efforts, Sri Lanka fell short, and he was run out in the final over.
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The teams will continue the series with two more one-day matches on Monday and Thursday, followed by three T20 games, all taking place in Colombo.
