Zimbabwe | Raza’s 92 in Vain | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe ODI
A limited-overs series between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka is currently underway in Zimbabwe, consisting of two ODIs and three T20Is. The series began on August 29, 2025, and all matches are being held at the Harare Sports Club.
Here's a breakdown of the series so far, along with information about the player you mentioned, Nuwanidu Fernando.
Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka: 1st ODI Scorecard
Sri Lanka won the first ODI in a thrilling contest, defeating Zimbabwe by just 7 runs.
Sri Lanka: 298/6 (50 overs)
Pathum Nissanka: 76 (92)
Janith Liyanage: 70* (47)
Kamindu Mendis: 57* (36)
Richard Ngarava: 2/34 (7.4)
Zimbabwe: 291/8 (50 overs)
Sikandar Raza: 92 (87)
Ben Curran: 70 (90)
Sean Williams: 57 (54)
Dilshan Madushanka: 4/64 (10)
Dilshan Madushanka was the Player of the Match for his crucial four-wicket haul, including a hat-trick in the final over that sealed the victory for Sri Lanka.
Current Match and Upcoming Schedule
2nd ODI: The second ODI is currently in progress at the Harare Sports Club.
T20I Series: The teams will play three T20Is after the ODI series concludes, on September 3, 6, and 7.
Player Profile: Nuwanidu Fernando
Nuwanidu Fernando is a right-handed batsman who also bowls right-arm off-break. He has played a limited number of international matches for Sri Lanka in both ODIs and T20Is.
In his ODI debut against India in 2023, he scored a half-century, a remarkable start to his career. While he has been named in the Sri Lanka squad for the current tour, he did not feature in the playing XI for the first ODI.
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