Sri Lanka crush Zimbabwe by 5 wickets to win 1st ODI

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka registered a 5-wicket victory against Zimbabwe on Sunday (16) and took 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

This was the highest successful run chase in Pallekele, Kandy.

Batting first, the visitors posted 296 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their 50 overs, mostly thanks to a quick hundred by Sean Williams.

However, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka and Dinesh Chandimal powered the hosts to victory with ease.