Electing to bat first, Sri Lanka had three half centurions to help them out reach a commanding total. Opener Danushka Gunathilaka made 60 off 77 balls inclusive of five boundaries and a six while Kusal Mendis top scored with 86 off 80 deliveries inclusive of eight fours and a six. Upul Tharanga joined in to remain unbeaten on 79 off 73 deliveries with eight fours and a six. Tendai Chatara picked two wickets while Sean Williams, Graeme Cremer and Solomon Mire claimed a wicket each. Sri Lanka 316 for 5 wickets (50) (Niroshan Dickwella 10, Danushka Gunathilaka 60, Kusal Mendis 86, Upul Tharanga 79, Angelo Mathews 43, Asela Gunaratne 28, Tendai Chatara 2/49) vs Zimbabwe

Source: Sunday Times June 30, 2017 09:11 UTC