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I Wanted To See A Big Hundred And Pathum Supplied That, Says SL Skipper Asalanka
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka lauded opener Pathum Nissanka for delivering “the big hundred” that set up the island nation’s first overseas ODI series win in six years, as they defeated Zimbabwe by five wickets in the second and final one-day on Sunday.
“I wanted to see a big hundred and Pathum supplied that. Both teams fought hard. I just told the team to do the basics well,” Asalanka was quoted by ICC as saying.
Nissanka, who had been searching for runs in recent one-day internationals, rediscovered his touch with a commanding 122 off 136 balls, decorated with 16 fours. His seventh ODI century came on the back of a vital 76 in the opening game, making him the standout performer of the series.
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Sri Lanka Fined For Slow Over-rate In First ODI Against Zimbabwe
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1st ODI: Madushanka's Last-over Hat-trick Seals Thrilling 7-run Win For Sri Lanka Over Zimbabwe
Sri Lanka Cricket: Dilshan Madushanka claimed an incredible last-over hat-trick to help Sri Lanka prevail over hosts Zimbabwe by seven runs in the first ODI of the two-match series at the Harare Sports Club on Friday. In a match that started in a usual sedate note, it turned into a thriller as Zimbabwe looked on course for an upset before Madushanka weaved his magic in the last over of the match, leading the visitors to a thrilling victory.
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