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ZIM vs SL, 2nd ODI: Nissanka and Asalanka Lead Sri Lanka to ODI Series Win over Zimbabwe

Pathum Nissanka scored 122 runs and was named Player of the Series as Sri Lanka completed a 2-0 ODI series sweep against Zimbabwe with a five-wicket win.

  • On Sunday, Pathum Nissanka's 122 from 136 balls anchored Sri Lanka cricket team as they reached 278 to win by five wickets at Harare Sports Club, clinching the two-match series against Zimbabwe cricket team.
  • After winning the opener on Friday, Sri Lanka cricket team secured a 2-0 ODI series win against Zimbabwe and now face a three-match T20I series starting Wednesday, September 3.
  • With a 90-run stand for the fourth wicket, Charith Asalanka scored 71 from 61, Dushmantha Chameera took 3/52, and Janith Liyanage's 19 off 16 sealed the chase.
  • By completing the win, Sri Lanka recorded their first away ODI series victory since the 1-0 Scotland 2019 result, with Pathum Nissanka earning Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards for his 76 and century.
  • This coming week, with T20Is starting Wednesday, September 3, the tour now shifts to a three-game Twenty20 International series at Harare Sports Club, spotlighting Pathum Nissanka's 2,670 opening runs since 2021.
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NDTV broke the news in New Delhi, India on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
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