Tri-Nation Series: Zimbabwe sets 163-run target for Sri Lanka

RAWALPINDI: In the second match of the tri-nation series, Zimbabwe has set a target of 163 runs for Sri Lanka to chase.

At Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Zimbabwe batted first and scored 162 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Brian Bennett played a brilliant innings of 49 runs, including 5 fours and a six.

Captain Sikandar Raza also contributed a solid 47 runs with 3 fours and 2 sixes, helping push the team’s total forward.

Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga took 3 wickets for 32 runs, while Ishan Malinga claimed 2 wickets. Dhananjaya de Silva and Mahesh Theekshana took one wicket each.

Earlier, Sri Lanka had won the toss and opted to field first against Zimbabwe.

Earlier, Sri Lanka won the toss against Zimbabwe and chose to field first.

After the toss at Rawalpindi Stadium, Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka said the pitch had already been used and there was dew, which influenced their decision to field. He said that their aim would be to restrict Zimbabwe to a low score.

It is worth noting that in the first match of the tri-series, hosts Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by **five wickets.