Sri Lanka hammer Zimbabwe in 3rd ODI, seal series Source:dailymirror.lk Sri Lanka blew away Zimbabwe, bowling the visitors out for 70 after posting 254 on the board to bounce back and wrap up the ODI series 2-1 today at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy. Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka half centuries set the platform for Jeffrey Vandersay to demolish Zimbabwe with the ball. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat, their openers hitting the ground running, Pathum Nissanka (55) and Kusal Mendis (36) adding some important runs. Charith Asalanka (52) joined later in the innings to add another much needed half century. Richard Ngarava (2/46) did what he could with the ball, slowing things down before Chamika Karunaratne (30) chipped in some more runs. Sri Lanka went in at 254/9. There was no response from Zimbabwe as they were skittled by Sri Lanka, Jeffrey Vandersay (4/10) with ...

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Craig Ervine to lead Zimbabwe on tour of Sri Lanka-by James Richardson KIMBERLEY, SOUTH AFRICA – SEPTEMBER 30: Craig Ervine of Zimbabwe during the 1st Momentum ODI match between South Africa and Zimbabwe Diamond Oval on September 30, 2018 in Kimberley, South Africa. (Photo by Frikkie Kapp/Gallo Images) Source:Thesouthafrican Middle-order batter Craig Ervine will captain Zimbabwe during their three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka.  The series, which is part of the World Cup Super League, will see Zimbabwe play their first ODIs since a three-match series against Ireland in September. Ervine has once again been entrusted with the responsibility to lead Zimbabwe after he skippered the Chevrons on their limited-overs tour to Ireland and Scotland in August-September last year. Wicketkeeper Clive Madande and opening batter Takudzwanashe Kaitano are included in a Zimbabwe squad for the first time, while allrounder Tino Mutombodzi has earned a recall.  ...

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