Madushanka picks up maiden hat-trick as SL edge Zimbabwe in thriller

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In a thrilling first ODI of the three-match series, Sri Lanka defeated Zimbabwe by seven runs in the final over, thanks to a stunning maiden hat-trick by Dilshan Madushanka.

Sri Lanka, batting first, posted a strong total of 298 runs. Zimbabwe responded valiantly, with Sikandar Raza leading the charge, but their lower order crumbled under pressure in the last over as Madushanka sealed the game with three wickets in three balls.

The hosts lost opener Nishan Madushka early, dismissed for a 13-ball duck by Richard Ngarava, giving Zimbabwe the initial breakthrough. However, Pathum Nissanka steadied the innings with a composed 76 off 92 balls.

Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama chipped in with 38 and 35 runs, respectively, before Janith Liyanage delivered the perfect finishing touch. Liyanage smashed an unbeaten 70 off just 47 balls, hitting six fours and three towering sixes, while Kamindu Mendis played a blistering cameo of 57 off 36 balls.

Their late fireworks powered Sri Lanka to 298 in their 50 overs. For Zimbabwe, Ngarava claimed two wickets, while Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Sikandar Raza, and Sean Williams picked up a wicket apiece.

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Ram P Saturday, 30 August 2025 05:04 AM

Congrats to the team and particularly to 'Madu' who turned the game in our favour. Our frontline batsmen was a disappointment. Hope they will fire all cylinders in the next game

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DOT Saturday, 30 August 2025 05:41 AM

Wonderful! He kept his nerve. Delivered the results to trusted captain.A good match.

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Jude Saturday, 30 August 2025 06:13 AM

You score like 300 And then struggle mightily to defend that huge score. Can't pin point exactly the problems but the SL bowling was wayward to say the least.

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Jude Saturday, 30 August 2025 06:22 AM

I find SL bowling Not up to the Mark. That's been the case with SL bowling for the last 7-8 years.

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D P P Prasad Saturday, 30 August 2025 07:40 AM

Madushanlatha is a good left arm fast bowler who can emerge at any moment. Due to the lack of form he was dropped from the national squad for a while. If he keeps his momentum and rhythm steady he will be able to serve the national side for a considerable period

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Jude Saturday, 30 August 2025 08:38 AM

Apart from that hat-trick nothing good came out from that victory. If you analyze SL white-ball bowling in last few years Horrendous!!

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Crazy8 Saturday, 30 August 2025 08:47 AM

Congratulations????

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