ZIM vs SL, 1st ODI - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Venue: Harare
Date & Time: Aug 29, 2025, 01:00 PM
MATCH DETAILS
  • Venue

    Harare

  • Series

    Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka ODIs 2025 - Men

  • Toss

    Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bowl.

  • Umpire

    Langton Rusere , Richard Kettleborough

  • Match Referee

    Jeffrey Crowe

  • Tv Umpire

    Forster Mutizwa

  • Man of the Match

    Dilshan Madushanka

ZIM
291/8 (50.0)
SL
298/6 (50.0)
CRR:
Sri Lanka win by 7 runs
Player of the Match Dilshan Madushanka

Key Stats

Partnership 2 (3)
Last Wicket Richard Ngarava - 0 (1)
Extra 20
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
Tony Munyonga 43 52 1 0 82.69
Blessing Muzarabani 1 1 0 0 100.00
Bowler O M R W Econ
Asitha Fernando 10 0 50 3 5
Over
50
1 0 1 0 0 0
2
ZIM
291 / 8
Tony Munyonga
43(52)
Blessing Muzarabani
1(1)
Asitha Fernando
10-0-50-3

49.6 Dilshan Madushanka to Tony Munyonga

1

Dilshan Madushanka to Tony Munyonga. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Asalanka.

49.5 Dilshan Madushanka to Tony Munyonga

0

Dilshan Madushanka to Tony Munyonga. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

49.4 Dilshan Madushanka to Blessing Muzarabani

1

Dilshan Madushanka to Blessing Muzarabani. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run.

49.3 Dilshan Madushanka to Richard Ngarava

w

OUT! Bowled. Dilshan Madushanka to Richard Ngarava. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed.

49.2 Dilshan Madushanka to Brad Evans

w

OUT! Caught. Dilshan Madushanka to Brad Evans. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short fine leg, caught by Fernando.

49.1 Dilshan Madushanka to Sikandar Raza

w

OUT! Bowled. Dilshan Madushanka to Sikandar Raza. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, middle stump moves in front slog sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side).

Over
49
0 1 1 0 1 4
7
ZIM
291 / 8
Tony Munyonga
43(52)
Blessing Muzarabani
1(1)
Asitha Fernando
10-0-50-3

48.6 Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga

0

Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga. Reverse Swing-In half volley, down leg side backing away Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

48.5 Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza

1

Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Leg cutter back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Samarawickrama.

48.4 Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga

1

Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga. Reverse Swing-In full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Samarawickrama.

48.3 Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga

0

Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga. Reverse Swing-In half volley, middle stump backing away driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs.

48.2 Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza

1

Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Yorker, off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to short leg for 1 run.

48.1 Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza

4

FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Leg cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

Over
48
1 4 1 0 0 1
7
ZIM
291 / 8
Tony Munyonga
43(52)
Blessing Muzarabani
1(1)
Asitha Fernando
10-0-50-3

47.6 Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza

1

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed to cover for 1 run, fielded by Silva.

47.5 Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza

4

FOUR! Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Steer, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.

47.4 Dushmantha Chameera to Tony Munyonga

1

Dushmantha Chameera to Tony Munyonga. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.

47.3 Dushmantha Chameera to Tony Munyonga

0

Dushmantha Chameera to Tony Munyonga. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

47.2 Dushmantha Chameera to Tony Munyonga

0

Dushmantha Chameera to Tony Munyonga. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump down the track Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

47.1 Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza

1

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Asalanka.

Over
47
2 1 2 3 1 0
9
ZIM
291 / 8
Tony Munyonga
43(52)
Blessing Muzarabani
1(1)
Asitha Fernando
10-0-50-3

46.6 Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga

2

APPEAL! Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep square leg for 2 runs, direct hit by Samarawickrama, appeal made for Run Out.

46.5 Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza

1

Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Leg cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Madushanka.

46.4 Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza

2

Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Mendis.

46.3 Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga

3

APPEAL! Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover for 3 runs, by Mendis, appeal made for Run Out (Sub).

46.2 Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza

1

Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to silly point for 1 run.

46.1 Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza

0

Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Slower length ball, outside off stump backing away cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

Over
46
1 0 4 1 2 1
9
ZIM
291 / 8
Tony Munyonga
43(52)
Blessing Muzarabani
1(1)
Asitha Fernando
10-0-50-3

45.6 Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza

1

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, wide outside off stump down the track Steer, in the air under control to third man for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.

45.5 Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza

0

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Yorker, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

45.4 Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza

4

FOUR! Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

45.3 Dushmantha Chameera to Tony Munyonga

1

Dushmantha Chameera to Tony Munyonga. Leg cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to silly mid on for 1 run, fielded by Silva.

45.2 Dushmantha Chameera to Tony Munyonga

2

Dushmantha Chameera to Tony Munyonga. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Vimukthi.

45.1 Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza

1

Dushmantha Chameera to Sikandar Raza. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to short third man for 1 run, mis-fielded by Fernando.

Over
45
1 0 1 1 2 1
6
ZIM
291 / 8
Tony Munyonga
43(52)
Blessing Muzarabani
1(1)
Asitha Fernando
10-0-50-3

44.6 Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza

1

Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza. Carrom ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Silva.

44.5 Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza. Carrom length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

44.4 Maheesh Theekshana to Tony Munyonga

1

Maheesh Theekshana to Tony Munyonga. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Silva.

44.3 Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza

1

Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza. Carrom length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, to deep cover for 1 run.

44.2 Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza

2

Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep extra cover for 2 runs, run save by Silva.

44.1 Maheesh Theekshana to Tony Munyonga

1

Maheesh Theekshana to Tony Munyonga. Quicker ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Vimukthi.

Over
44
1 1 1 2 1 1
7
ZIM
291 / 8
Tony Munyonga
43(52)
Blessing Muzarabani
1(1)
Asitha Fernando
10-0-50-3

43.6 Dilshan Madushanka to Tony Munyonga

1

Dilshan Madushanka to Tony Munyonga. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed to long off for 1 run.

43.5 Dilshan Madushanka to Sikandar Raza

1

Dilshan Madushanka to Sikandar Raza. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, in the air under control to third man for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.

43.4 Dilshan Madushanka to Tony Munyonga

1 wd

Wide Dilshan Madushanka to Tony Munyonga. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.

43.3 Dilshan Madushanka to Tony Munyonga

2

Dilshan Madushanka to Tony Munyonga. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, run save by Chameera.

43.2 Dilshan Madushanka to Sikandar Raza

1 wd

Wide Dilshan Madushanka to Sikandar Raza. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.

43.1 Dilshan Madushanka to Sikandar Raza

1 wd

Wide Dilshan Madushanka to Sikandar Raza. Yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot Steer, missed for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.

Over
43
1 0 1 0 0 1
3
ZIM
291 / 8
Tony Munyonga
43(52)
Blessing Muzarabani
1(1)
Asitha Fernando
10-0-50-3

42.6 Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza

1

Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Vimukthi.

42.5 Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

42.4 Maheesh Theekshana to Tony Munyonga

1 wd

Wide Maheesh Theekshana to Tony Munyonga. Quicker length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.

42.3 Maheesh Theekshana to Tony Munyonga

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Tony Munyonga. Quicker ball yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, mis-fielded by Mendis.

42.2 Maheesh Theekshana to Tony Munyonga

0

Maheesh Theekshana to Tony Munyonga. Carrom length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

42.1 Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza

1

Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Vimukthi.

Over
42
2 0 0 4 1 4
11
ZIM
291 / 8
Tony Munyonga
43(52)
Blessing Muzarabani
1(1)
Asitha Fernando
10-0-50-3

41.6 Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga

2

Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga. Slower ball back of a length, wide outside off stump down the track pushing, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Mendis.

41.5 Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga

0

Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

41.4 Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga

0

Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga. Short, outside off stump backing away cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

41.3 Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga

4 lb

APPEAL! Asitha Fernando to Tony Munyonga. Half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, hit pad past fine leg for 4 runs, appeal made for L.B.W. Freebie

41.2 Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza

1

Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Vimukthi.

41.1 Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza

4

FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Sikandar Raza. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

Over
41
1 0 4 1 0 0
6
ZIM
291 / 8
Tony Munyonga
43(52)
Blessing Muzarabani
1(1)
Asitha Fernando
10-0-50-3

40.6 Janith Liyanage to Sikandar Raza

1

Janith Liyanage to Sikandar Raza. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for 1 run.

40.5 Janith Liyanage to Sikandar Raza

0

Janith Liyanage to Sikandar Raza. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs.

40.4 Janith Liyanage to Sikandar Raza

4

FOUR! Janith Liyanage to Sikandar Raza. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.

40.3 Janith Liyanage to Tony Munyonga

1

Janith Liyanage to Tony Munyonga. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.

40.2 Janith Liyanage to Tony Munyonga

0

APPEAL! Janith Liyanage to Tony Munyonga. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Mendis, appeal made for L.B.W. Richard Kettleborough is not convinced.

40.1

0

Janith Liyanage to Sikandar Raza. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for 1 run.

ZIM Batting: 291/8 in 50.0 ov

Batsmen How Out R 4s 6s SR
Brian Bennett c: Sadeera Samarawickrama b: Asitha Fernando 0 (1) 0 0 0.00
Ben Curran c: Dushmantha Chameera b: Asitha Fernando 70 (90) 8 0 77.78
Brendan Taylor c: Kamindu Mendis b: Asitha Fernando 0 (3) 0 0 0.00
Sean Williams c: Asitha Fernando b: Kamindu Mendis 57 (54) 7 2 105.56
Wessley Madhevere c: Janith Liyanage b: Dilshan Madushanka 8 (10) 1 0 80.00
Sikandar Raza b: Dilshan Madushanka 92 (87) 8 0 105.75
Tony Munyonga not out 43 (52) 1 0 82.69
Brad Evans c: Asitha Fernando b: Dilshan Madushanka 0 (1) 0 0 0.00
Richard Ngarava b: Dilshan Madushanka 0 (1) 0 0 0.00
Blessing Muzarabani not out 1 (1) 0 0 100.00
Trevor Gwandu Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO
Asitha Fernando 10 0 50 3 0 4 5.00
Dilshan Madushanka 10 0 62 4 0 6 6.20
Dushmantha Chameera 10 0 48 0 0 0 4.80
Maheesh Theekshana 10 0 47 0 0 1 4.70
Charith Asalanka 4 0 28 0 0 1 7.00
Kamindu Mendis 3 0 33 1 0 2 11.00
Janith Liyanage 3 0 19 0 0 2 6.33

SL Batting: 298/6 in 50.0 ov

Batsmen How Out R 4s 6s SR
Pathum Nissanka c: (Sub) b: Blessing Muzarabani 76 (92) 12 0 82.61
Nishan Madushka c: Sikandar Raza b: Richard Ngarava 0 (13) 0 0 0.00
Kusal Mendis c: Wessley Madhevere b: Sean Williams 38 (63) 3 0 60.32
Sadeera Samarawickrama lbw: Sikandar Raza 35 (40) 5 0 87.50
Charith Asalanka c: Sikandar Raza b: Trevor Gwandu 6 (9) 0 0 66.67
Janith Liyanage not out 70 (47) 6 3 148.94
Kamindu Mendis b: Richard Ngarava 57 (36) 4 2 158.33
Dushmantha Chameera Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Maheesh Theekshana Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Asitha Fernando Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Dilshan Madushanka Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO
Richard Ngarava 7.4 2 34 2 0 2 4.43
Blessing Muzarabani 10 1 65 1 0 1 6.50
Trevor Gwandu 6.2 0 61 1 0 0 9.63
Brad Evans 10 0 57 0 0 1 5.70
Sikandar Raza 10 0 48 1 0 0 4.80
Sean Williams 6 0 26 1 0 1 4.33