Sri Lanka cricket team suffered a humiliating five-wicket defeat at the hands of Zimbabwe in the second T20I, a big jolt for the side before Asia Cup 2025. The visitors have been bundled out for just 80 runs after batting first inside the contest following which they didn’t protect the goal.
Zimbabwe finished the run chase with xx balls to spare, levelling the three-in shape series 1-1.
Zimbabwe hand harsh reality to Sri Lanka before Asia Cup
Sri Lanka recorded the bottom general through a full member nation in opposition to Zimbabwe after being skittled out for simply 80 runs. Opting to bowl first within the contest, Blessing Muzarbani were given the primary breakthrough as he despatched Kusal Mendis packing in the 2d over. A disintegrate was simply caused that noticed Brad Evans and Muzarbai strike three times in the powerplay to lessen the visitors to 37/4.
Mishara (20), Asalanka (18) and Shanaka (16) attempted to put up a fight. but, the Zimbabwe bowlers kept placing in ordinary
intervals earlier than sending the complete decrease order packing for single digit scores. ZIM captain Raza and Evans completed with 3 wickets each to their name.
Lowest all-out totals with the aid of complete individuals in opposition to Zimbabwe
In response, Zimbabwe chased down the goal in 14.two overs. At one point, it looked like Sri Lanka might be capable of produce a miracle as Zimbabwe had been 5 wickets down. however, the middle-order batters controlled to maintain their nerves
Tashinga Musekiwa struck a four off the second delivery of the fifteenth over to energy Zimbabwe to a thumping win.
