12.45pm Not the start to the series Zimbabwe wanted. Far from it. They lost a crucial toss, but it was all downhill from thereon. After a few early wickets, the middle order couldn't cope with Sri Lanka's pacers who got enough nip and movement from conducive conditions to swing bowling. Can Zimbabwe show some fight and take out a few early wickets to set the tone for the rest of the series at least? We'll be back soon to find out.
41.3
W
Gunaratne to Panyangara, OUT, a wild slog and Zimbabwe are all out. This is the seam-up delivery outside off, Panyangara wants to heave over midwicket but the ball is quick and hurries Panyangara who gets to the ball rather late. The ball skews off the outside half and lobs straight up. The cover fielder runs to his left and takes an easy catch in front of his chest.
T Panyangara c Jayasuriya b Gunaratne 12 (8m 9b 1x4 1x6) SR: 133.33
41.2
0
Gunaratne to Panyangara, no run, slow on off, but not full so Panyangara stands and blocks
41.1
1
Gunaratne to Cremer, 1 run, good length outside off, sliced with the open face to third man
END OF OVER:41 | 10 Runs | ZIM: 153/9 | RR: 3.73
- Tinashe Panyangara12 (7b)
- Graeme Cremer30 (55b)
- Sachith Pathirana10-0-44-1
- Asela Gunaratne6-1-20-2
40.6
0
Pathirana to Panyangara, no run, flatter outside off, carved to point
40.6
1w
Pathirana to Panyangara, 1 wide, strays down leg, wide called
