Dilshan Madushanka hat-trick gives Sri Lanka dramatic win over Zimbabwe | Cricket News – The Times of India

Dilshan Madushanka (Agency Photo)

Sri Lanka secured a dramatic seven-run victory over Zimbabwe within the first of two one-day internationals in Harare on Friday, because of Dilshan Madushanka’s hat-trick within the closing over.Zimbabwe wanted 10 runs from the final six balls with 5 wickets remaining, and Sikandar Raza was properly-positioned on 92.Madushanka turned the sport round by bowling out Raza with the primary ball of the ultimate over. He then dismissed Brad Evans, who was caught by Asitha Fernando at quick effective leg, and clear bowled Richard Ngarava.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“I am just so happy to do this on my comeback. Very happy that we executed our collective plans at the death,” mentioned Madushanka, who held his nerve with the final three balls to shut out the win.Zimbabwe received the toss, and Sri Lanka batted first to submit 298-6 with a robust end. The second ODI is scheduled for Sunday on the similar venue.Sri Lanka recovered from an early setback when opener Nishan Madushka was dismissed for a duck. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis (38) constructed a partnership of 100 runs for the second wicket.Nissanka led the scoring with 76 runs, whereas Janith Liyanage remained unbeaten with 70 runs off 47 balls.Kamindu Mendis contributed 57 runs from 36 balls earlier than being bowled by Ngarava on the ultimate ball. Ngarava was Zimbabwe’s most profitable bowler, taking 2-34.Zimbabwe’s chase started poorly, shedding Brian Bennett and Brendan Taylor to Fernando within the first over, leaving them at 0-2 after 4 balls.Taylor was making his first ODI look since 2021 following bans for anti-corruption rule breaches and failing a medication check.Ben Curran (70) and Sean Williams (57) helped Zimbabwe recuperate earlier than they fell to 161-5.Raza and Tony Munyonga fashioned an important 128-run partnership, bringing Zimbabwe near victory. Raza scored 92 runs from 87 balls, together with eight boundaries.After Madushanka dismissed Raza, Munyonga remained on the non-striker’s finish till the penultimate ball and completed unbeaten on 43.This marks Sri Lanka’s first tour to Zimbabwe since 2008.