Archive: 2025 / 09
8.09.2025
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe: Madushanka Hat-trick Seals 7-Run Win in Thrilling 1st ODI
Sri Lanka edged Zimbabwe by 7 runs in a tense 1st ODI on August 29, 2025, sealed by Dilshan Madushanka’s final-over hat-trick. Sri Lanka posted 298/6 after a late 137 off 83 stand between Kusal Mendis and Janith Liyanage. Zimbabwe rallied through Ben Curran (70) and Sikandar Raza (92) but closed on 291/8. Asitha Fernando took 3/50 as Sri Lanka took a 1-0 series lead.
