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Sri Lanka’s tour of Pakistan continues to be disastrous. After being swept in the ODI series, they suffered a shocking defeat to Zimbabwe in the first match of a T20 Tri-Series. Zimbabwe, batting first, posted a total of 162. Sri Lanka collapsed to a mere 95 all out, handing Zimbabwe a comprehensive victory. Zimbabwe’s Bennet and Raza’s crucial innings propelled their score, while Sri Lanka’s batting order crumbled under pressure. Zimbabwe’s bowlers put on a dominant display, securing their first win of the series.

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Zimbabwe Stuns Sri Lanka in T20 Tri-Series Opener

Rawalpindi, Pakistan – Zimbabwe pulled off a major upset on Monday, defeating Sri Lanka by 67 runs in the opening match of the T20 Tri-Series being held in Rawalpindi. The victory compounds Sri Lanka’s woes in Pakistan, following their recent whitewash in the ODI series.

Zimbabwe, after losing the toss and being put in to bat, managed a competitive total of 162/8 in their 20 overs. Bryan Bennet led the charge with a crucial 49 runs, well supported by Captain Sikandar Raza’s 47. A late cameo of 18 runs off 11 balls by Ryan Burl helped propel the score. Wanindu Hasaranga was the pick of the Sri Lankan bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 32 runs.

Sri Lanka’s chase was disastrous from the start. Their top order collapsed, quickly finding themselves at 29/4. Captain Dasun Shanaka offered some resistance with 34 runs, but he lacked support. The entire team was eventually bundled out for a paltry 95. Brad Evans starred with the ball for Zimbabwe, claiming 3 wickets for just 9 runs.

“It was a complete team effort,” said Sikandar Raza after the match. “We batted well to get a good total, and our bowlers were outstanding.”

The win puts Zimbabwe at the top of the points table due to a superior net run rate, after Pakistan previously defeated Zimbabwe. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, face immense pressure to turn things around in their upcoming matches.

Sri Lanka will need to regroup quickly as they face Pakistan on November 22nd in Rawalpindi.

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