Thrilling T20 World Cup Clash: Sri Lanka vs. Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka scored 178 for 7 in 20 overs against Zimbabwe in a T20 World Cup match, thanks to significant contributions from Pathum Nissanka and Pavan Rathnayake. Zimbabwe's Graeme Cremer took two important wickets to keep the pressure on Sri Lanka during the game.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Colombo | Updated: 19-02-2026 16:53 IST | Created: 19-02-2026 16:53 IST
Thrilling T20 World Cup Clash: Sri Lanka vs. Zimbabwe
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In a gripping encounter at the T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka managed to post 178 runs for the loss of seven wickets against Zimbabwe on Thursday. The match saw strong performances from Sri Lankan batsmen, notably Pathum Nissanka who led with an impressive 62 runs.

Zimbabwe's bowlers struggled to contain the run flow, with Graeme Cremer standing out by claiming two wickets. Despite this effort, Sri Lanka's scorecard reflected a well-balanced offense with critical support from Pavan Rathnayake, adding 44 runs to the scoreboard.

The match featured notable moments, such as Nissanka's dismissal contributing to key wicket falls, as Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans also took crucial wickets to restrict the Sri Lankan innings. The scoreboard indicates a challenging total for Zimbabwe to chase in the second half of this thrilling contest.

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