Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Match Highlights & Result - 1st T20I, 2025

The 1st T20I between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka was a thrilling contest at the Harare Sports Club, Harare. With a beautiful stadium and a good amount of fans turning out to watch the game, Sri Lanka would have been under pressure throughout the match. However, their batters outplayed the home team and helped Sri Lanka win the first T20I match of the series and take a lead, 1-0.

It was an incredible effort from Pathum Nissanka and Kamindu Mendis to take the game deep and make sure to win the match. Despite losing Nissanka, Sri Lanka looked strong till the end since Mendis stood there like a lone warrior. The fans would have enjoyed the thrilling match thoroughly.

ZIM vs SL Match Overview

In the first innings, Zimbabwe scored 175 runs, where Brian Bennet smashed 81 off 57 balls, including 12 boundaries. It was a stellar performance from the batter who didn't receive much support from the other end. Wickets kept falling at regular intervals, but he made sure to take the team to a respectable total. For Sri Lanka, Dushmantha Chameera bowled brilliantly, taking three wickets.

When Sri Lanka came to bat, Pathum Nissanka left no stones unturned and bashed the bowling attack from the very first over. Known for his aggressive batting, Nissanka played some really good shots in his innings. He scored 55 off 32 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes. After his dismissal, Kamindu Mendis took over the charge and slammed 41 in 16 balls, hitting one boundary and four sixes. His cameo helped Sri Lanka win the match.

Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Match Highlights: Where to Watch

The fans who missed the thrilling match between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka can watch the Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka highlights today match on the FanCode app and website. You can catch all the key moments throughout the match in the ZIM vs SL match highlights available. Moreover, FanCode is streaming the live matches throughout the series, making it accessible for the viewers to watch without any hassle.

1st Innings - Zimbabwe

• Brian Bennett scored 81 off 57 balls.
• Dushmantha Chameera claimed 3 wickets for 30 runs.
• ZIM - 175/7 in 20 overs

2nd Innings - Sri Lanka

• Pathum Nissanka scored 55 off 32 balls.
• Richard Ngarava took 2 wickets for 19 runs.
• SL - 177/6 in 20 overs

ZIM vs SL Today Match: Top Performers

• Best Batsman: Brian Bennet, 81 off 57 balls, at a strike rate of 142.11.
• Best Bowler: Dushmantha Chameera, took three wickets for 30 runs at an economy rate of 7.50.
• Man of the Match: Kamindu Mendis

ZIM vs SL Highlights: Scorecard Summary

Zimbabwe batted really well in the first innings, putting up 175 runs. All the credit goes to Brian Bennet for being the lone warrior and slamming 81 runs off 57 balls, including 12 boundaries. The rest of the batters weren't very helpful, but somehow they managed to take the team total to a good score. While it looked unchaseable, there is nothing concrete in a T20I match. Meanwhile, Dushmantha Chameera was incredible with the ball, claiming three wickets in the first innings. He gave away 30 runs in four overs.

The second innings was filled with drama as the match was never consistently in someone's favor. At one point, it looked like Sri Lanka would lose, but Pathum Nissanka's outstanding batting and Kamindu Mendis' fearless cameo helped them clinch victory in the last over. Sri Lanka won the match by four wickets. Despite Ngarava's two wickets for 19 runs, Zimbabwe couldn't win the match.

Match Result in Short

Sri Lanka decided to bowl first, letting the home team take the crease first. The decision turned out against them as they scored 175 runs in the first innings. For a T20I game, it's a competitive score. Brian Bennette scored 81 runs off 57 balls, including 12 boundaries, while Chameera claimed three wickets. However, it was Sri Lanka's day as Pathum Nissanka scored 55 runs and Kamindu Mendis scored 41 runs and helped Sri Lanka clinch victory by four wickets.