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Sri Lanka scramble home in a nail biter – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE – (eLanka Sports editor) Sri Lanka took a 1-0 lead in the T20 series against Zimbabwe, but the win was an unconvincing last ball thriller despite chasing a mediocre target. Adding to the drama was the questionable Angelo Matthews player- of- the match award for his face saving 46, despite a great allround performance from Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza that should have been rewarded despite being at the losing end. Razar smashed 62 off 42 balls with 2 sixers and 5 fours and then had Sri Lanka in a twist grabbing 3 for 13 off 4 overs to nearly win the game single-handedly. There must have been a few heads scratching at the decision.  Sri Lanka managed to stave off defeat thanks to Angelo Matthews (46), and former skipper Dasun Shanaka 26 off 18 balls), who ...

Jan 15, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , , ,
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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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