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ZIM vs SL, 1st T20I: Hard-Hitting Mendis Guides Sri Lanka to Four-Wicket Victory over Zimbabwe

Kamindu Mendis scored 41 not out off 16 balls, including four sixes, securing Sri Lanka's win after a strong Zimbabwe comeback in a tense chase, Sri Lanka Cricket said.

  • On Wednesday at Harare Sports Club, Kamindu Mendis' late blitz guided Sri Lanka to a four-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the first T20I.
  • Put in to bat, Zimbabwe posted 175 for seven led by Brian Bennett's 81, while Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis shared a 96-run opening stand for Sri Lanka.
  • Facing Tinotenda Maposa in the 18th over, Kamindu Mendis launched two sixes and a boundary, finishing unbeaten with 41 off 16 balls as Sri Lanka chased 176 in 19.1 overs.
  • The victory puts Sri Lanka 1-0 in the three-match series, with Kamindu Mendis named Player of the Match for his match-winning finish.
  • The second T20I will take place on Saturday at Harare Sports Club, with Dushmantha Chameera's 3/30 and Richard Ngarava's 2/19 highlighting key bowling performances.
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Mendis blasts Sri Lanka to T20 win over Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka have won the first T20 international against Zimbabwe at Harare thanks to a sparkling knock from...

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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
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