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Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Score, 2nd ODI of Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 2022
Result · Jan 18 2022, Tue - 02:30 PM (IST)
ZIMBABWE302/8
SRI LANKA280/9
Zimbabwe won by 22 runs
CRR:5.6
Player Of The Match
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Commentary
Captain Dasun Shanaka's century went in vain as Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka by 22 runs in the second ODI and kept their hopes alive in the three-match series. Defending a respectable total of 302, the visitors restricted the hosts to 280/9 in the stipulated 50 overs. The Crain Ervine-led side held on to its nerves in the last 10 overs to deny the hosts an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Shanaka - who slammed his maiden ODI ton - kept the hosts in the hunt with a century stand with Kamindu Mendis - who notched up his maiden ODI fifty - for the fourth wicket. But Richard Nagarava ended the stubborn 118-run stand for the fifth wicket between captain Shanaka and Mendis by getting the latter caught for 57.
Shanaka then forged a partnership of 66 runs for the sixth wicket with Chamika Karunaratne to keep hosts in the hunt. But Shanaka's dismissal in the 45th over, bowled by in-form pacer Tendai Chatara, proved fatal for the hosts as the scoreboard pressure got the better of the remaining batsmen and Sri Lanka could only muster 280/9 in the run chase.
Earlier in the match, Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine won the toss and elected to bat first in a must-win game for the tourists. Ervine also led his side from the front as he scored 91. Openers Takudzwanashe Kaitano and Regis Chakabva gave Zimbabwe a solid start, Ervine stitched crucial partnerships with opener Chakabva, and Sean Williams. Williams and captain Ervine - who missed his century by 9 runs - then put on a century-stand to revive their team. However, senior all-rounder provided a late impetus for the visitors with his 46-ball 56 and helped the side post 302 for the loss of 8 wickets.
The focus now shifts to series-decider on January 21.
Blessing Muzarabani to Maheesh Theekshana. Slower length ball, off stump backing away Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Chakabva. Sri Lanka has been restricted to 280 in their allotted 50 overs. The hosts have been dented early with early wickets. It was not enough even though the skipper Dasun Shanaka played a fine knock of 102 along with Kamindu Mendis, who scored a handy 57. Craig Ervine has been adjudged as the Player of the Match for his wonderful performance. Do join us for the decider match on Friday. Cheers.
Blessing Muzarabani to Maheesh Theekshana. Length ball, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, run save by Madhevere, fielded by Chatara.
Blessing Muzarabani to Nuwan Pradeep. Slower ball back of a length, off stump backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to cover for 1 run, fielded by Ervine.
FOUR! Blessing Muzarabani to Nuwan Pradeep. Half volley, off stump backing away driving, well timed in the air under control past deep point for 4 runs.
OUT! Caught. Blessing Muzarabani to Jeffrey Vandersay. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge, caught by Chakabva. Edged and taken.
Blessing Muzarabani to Jeffrey Vandersay. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump backing away Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Chakabva.
APPEAL! Tendai Chatara to Jeffrey Vandersay. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Williams, appeal made for Caught.
Tendai Chatara to Maheesh Theekshana. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump backing away driving, mis-timed to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Ervine.
Tendai Chatara to Jeffrey Vandersay. Slower length ball, off stump deep in crease Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Williams.
Tendai Chatara to Maheesh Theekshana. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Madhevere.
Tendai Chatara to Jeffrey Vandersay. Slower length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Kaitano.
OUT! Caught. Tendai Chatara to Dushmantha Chameera. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump deep in crease driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Masakadza. Miles in the air and taken.
Richard Ngarava to Jeffrey Vandersay. Half volley, outside off stump moves in front driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Chakabva.
Richard Ngarava to Jeffrey Vandersay. Full toss, outside off stump moves in front driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Chakabva.
Richard Ngarava to Dushmantha Chameera. Off cutter length ball, middle stump down the track driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Butt.
Richard Ngarava to Dushmantha Chameera. Half volley, outside off stump moves in front Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Chakabva.
Richard Ngarava to Jeffrey Vandersay. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot Late Cut, in the air under control to third man for 1 run, fielded by Chatara.
OUT! Run Out. Richard Ngarava to Chamika Karunaratne. Half volley, outside off stump moves in front driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Williams, by Chakabva. The final nail in the coffin.
APPEAL! Blessing Muzarabani to Dushmantha Chameera. Back of a length, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, mis-timed to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Masakadza, appeal made for Run Out.
Blessing Muzarabani to Dushmantha Chameera. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Burl.
Blessing Muzarabani to Chamika Karunaratne. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza.
FREE HIT. Blessing Muzarabani to Chamika Karunaratne. Slower length ball, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Chakabva.
No ball Blessing Muzarabani to Dushmantha Chameera. Half volley, off stump deep in crease driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off and it was a no ball, fielded by Butt.
Blessing Muzarabani to Chamika Karunaratne. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump moves in front cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Madhevere.
Blessing Muzarabani to Chamika Karunaratne. Full toss, off stump deep in crease driving, to long off for 2 runs, run save by Butt, fielded by Masakadza.
Richard Ngarava to Chamika Karunaratne. Half volley, outside off stump moves in front driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Ervine.
Richard Ngarava to Dushmantha Chameera. Full toss, outside off stump deep in crease driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Williams.
Richard Ngarava to Dushmantha Chameera. Length ball, outside off stump deep in crease driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Chakabva.
SIX! Richard Ngarava to Dushmantha Chameera. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Richard Ngarava to Dushmantha Chameera. Short, down leg side deep in crease pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Chakabva.