Wed Sep 03 14:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Sri Lanka Clinch ODI Series Against Zimbabwe in Thrilling Finish

**Harare, Zimbabwe -** Sri Lanka completed a clean sweep of the two-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, securing a nail-biting five-wicket victory in Harare on Tuesday. Chasing a target of 278, the visitors reached the finish line with just three balls to spare, thanks to a masterful century from Pathum Nissanka and a blistering half-century from Charith Asalanka.

Zimbabwe, after being put in to bat, posted a competitive 277 for 7. Ben Curran laid a solid foundation with a fluent 79, while Sikandar Raza provided the late impetus with a quickfire 59. Dushmantha Chameera starred for Sri Lanka with the ball, taking 3 for 52.

Sri Lanka’s chase was anchored by Nissanka’s composed 122, which included 16 boundaries. He forged crucial partnerships with Sadeera Samarawickrama and later with Asalanka, who injected much-needed momentum with his aggressive 71 off just 61 balls.

While the Sri Lankan innings was cruising at one point, late wickets by Richard Ngarava threatened to derail the chase, injecting late drama into the contest. However, Kamindu Mendis and Janith Liyanage held their nerve to guide Sri Lanka to victory.

**Brief Scores:**

* **Zimbabwe:** 277/7 in 50 overs (Ben Curran 79, Sikandar Raza 59; Dushmantha Chameera 3/52, Asitha Fernando 2/67)
* **Sri Lanka:** 278/5 in 49.3 overs (Pathum Nissanka 122, Charith Asalanka 71; Richard Ngarava 2/53, Brad Evans 2/54)

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