Mishara’s 73 powers Sri Lanka to series victory over Zimbabwe

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Colombo, Sept. 7 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka clinched the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe with a dominant eight-wicket win in the decisive third match at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday (7).

The series was level at 1–1 going into the final game, with both sides aiming to secure momentum ahead of upcoming tournaments.

Batting first, Zimbabwe put up a competitive total of 191 for eight in their 20 overs. Their innings was built on aggressive stroke play, but Sri Lanka’s bowlers managed to keep the run rate under control in the final overs to prevent an even bigger score.

In reply, Sri Lanka’s batting unit delivered a much-improved performance after their collapse to just 80 runs in the second T20I. Openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis gave the visitors a flying start with a 58-run partnership. After their dismissal, Kamil Mishara took charge with a blistering 73 off 43 balls, supported by Kusal Perera’s rapid 46 off 26 deliveries.

Sri Lanka chased down the 192-run target with ease, reaching 193 for two in only 17.4 overs. Blessing Muzarabani was the most successful bowler for Zimbabwe, claiming two wickets, but the home side struggled to contain the Sri Lankan batters.

The victory sealed a 2–1 series win for Sri Lanka, providing a timely boost of confidence ahead of the Asia Cup.

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Jude Sunday, 07 September 2025 10:53 PM

Great win, you got to putta way the 12th ranked team with ease, And the team did exactly that today.

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Ranjan Sunday, 07 September 2025 11:25 PM

Srilanka can win only against Minnows Zimbabwe

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Seevali Muthukuda Monday, 08 September 2025 04:51 AM

Time has come to find a new leader with confidence and ability. Asalanka is not the right choice. Pathum Nissanka and Kamindu Mendis should be groomed as potential leaders for the future.

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Ram P Monday, 08 September 2025 06:17 AM

Well done boys.! The big match is not yet over. I am sure you will get to the finals and beat India in the big match this month. Good Luck!

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Terrence K Monday, 08 September 2025 08:56 AM

It was a great display of skills by Mishara who did justice to Sri Lanka cricket. Going through the series of matches it was poor performances right throughout the tournament by Theekshana who should be rested. Binura Fernando was not effective in his bowling and should be replaced if the team is to make an impact at the Asia Cup. We cannot carry passengers in the team due to past performances as this demoralizes the other members of the team. Our country is bestowed with good batters and bowlers but the acid test is selecting the appropriate team member for the respective slot. It is difficult to understand why Madushanka who got a hatrick not mobilized for the final T20. If the selection board was testing the team members the final is not the match to do this because everything depends on the competencies of the team and the recognition. We wish our Sri Lanka team to come out as Asian Champions and this could happen only when a proper team is selected vis-vis other countries!!

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