The 2nd ODI of Sri Lanka’s tour of Zimbabwe 2025 delivered a thrilling contest at the Harare Sports Club on August 31, 2025. Zimbabwe put up a competitive total of 277/7 in 50 overs, but a composed chase led by Pathum Nissanka’s century helped Sri Lanka reach 278/5 in 49.3 overs, clinching a 5-wicket win with 3 balls to spare.
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| Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets |
Zimbabwe’s Innings: Curran and Raza Steady the Ship
Batting first, Zimbabwe built their innings around a superb knock from Ben Curran, who scored 79 runs, anchoring the top order. Sikandar Raza added valuable runs in the middle overs, helping the hosts post a respectable total of 277/7.
Among Sri Lanka’s bowlers, Dushmantha Chameera was the standout performer, claiming 3 wickets for 52 runs, while the rest of the attack provided timely breakthroughs to prevent Zimbabwe from crossing the 300-run mark.
Sri Lanka’s Chase: Nissanka Leads from the Front
Chasing 278, Sri Lanka’s innings revolved around Pathum Nissanka, who played a masterful knock of 122 off 134 balls with crisp boundaries and patience.
When Zimbabwe threatened a late fightback, Charith Asalanka (71 off 61 balls) guided Sri Lanka calmly to victory.
For Zimbabwe, Brad Evans was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2 wickets, but the attack struggled to contain Sri Lanka’s well-paced chase.
Key Moments
Dushmantha Chameera’s 3/52 kept Zimbabwe’s total within reach.
Player of the Match
Pathum Nissanka was named Player of the Match for his brilliant century, setting the tone for Sri Lanka’s successful chase.
Expert Analysis
Sri Lanka’s balanced approach with both bat and ball proved decisive. While Zimbabwe showed fighting spirit, particularly through Curran and Raza, the inability to defend in the death overs cost them the game. For Sri Lanka, the win underscored their consistency on away tours and highlighted the importance of building innings through partnerships.
FAQs
1. What was the result of the Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI 2025?
Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets, chasing down 278 in 49.3 overs.
2. Who was the top performer for Sri Lanka?
Pathum Nissanka with 122 runs was the star of the chase.
3. Who performed best for Zimbabwe?
Ben Curran top-scored with 79 runs, while Brad Evans took 2 wickets.
4. Who took the most wickets for Sri Lanka?
Dushmantha Chameera, with 3 wickets for 52 runs.
Summary
Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka (122) and Charith Asalanka (71) powered the visitors to a 5-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the 2nd ODI at Harare, chasing 278 with 3 balls to spare. This win highlighted Sri Lanka’s batting depth and secured momentum in their 2025 Zimbabwe tour.
