Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Result – 5th T20I

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

5th T20I • Pakistan T20I Tri-Series

SL

148/1 (16.2)

ZIM

146/5 (20)

Sri Lanka won by 9 wickets

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16.2

6

Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, Six

16.1

4

Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, Four

16.1

Wd

Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, 1 wide

End of over 16 (15 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 88 (56)

Kusal Mendis 25 (25)

SL 137/1

Brad Evans 4-1-36-0

15.6

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Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

15.5

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Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs

15.4

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Brad Evans to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

15.3

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Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

15.2

6

Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, Six

15.1

4

Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, Four

End of over 15 (7 runs)

Kusal Mendis 24 (24)

Pathum Nissanka 74 (51)

SL 122/1

Wellington Masakadza 3-0-19-0

14.6

2L

Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, 2 leg bye

14.5

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Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

14.4

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Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, no run

14.3

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Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs

14.2

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Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

14.1

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Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

End of over 14 (15 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 70 (47)

Kusal Mendis 23 (22)

SL 115/1

Richard Ngarava 3-0-33-0

13.6

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Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

13.5

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Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

13.4

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Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, no run

13.3

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Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

13.2

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Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, Six

13.1

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Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, Six

End of over 13 (7 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 56 (43)

Kusal Mendis 22 (20)

SL 100/1

Sikandar Raza 4-0-17-0

12.6

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Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

12.5

4

Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, Four

12.4

0

Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, no run

Match Summary

Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe met in 5th T20I of Pakistan T20I Tri-Series, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 16.2: Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, Six | 16.1: Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, Four | 15.2: Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, Six. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Sri Lanka won by 9 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

16.2: Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, Six
16.1: Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, Four
15.2: Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, Six
15.1: Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, Four
13.2: Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, Six
13.1: Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, Six
12.5: Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Sri Lanka won by 9 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 16.2: Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

16.2 6 Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, Six

16.1 4 Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, Four

16.1 Wd Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, 1 wide

End of over 16 (15 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 88 (56)

Kusal Mendis 25 (25)

SL 137/1

Brad Evans 4-1-36-0

15.6 1 Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

15.5 2 Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs

15.4 1 Brad Evans to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

15.3 1 Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

15.2 6 Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, Six

15.1 4 Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, Four

End of over 15 (7 runs)

Kusal Mendis 24 (24)

Pathum Nissanka 74 (51)

SL 122/1

Wellington Masakadza 3-0-19-0

14.6 2L Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, 2 leg bye

14.5 1 Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

14.4 0 Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, no run

14.3 2 Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs

14.2 1 Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

14.1 1 Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

End of over 14 (15 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 70 (47)

Kusal Mendis 23 (22)

SL 115/1

Richard Ngarava 3-0-33-0

13.6 1 Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

13.5 1 Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

13.4 0 Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, no run

13.3 1 Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

13.2 6 Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, Six

13.1 6 Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, Six

End of over 13 (7 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 56 (43)

Kusal Mendis 22 (20)

SL 100/1

Sikandar Raza 4-0-17-0

12.6 1 Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

12.5 4 Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, Four

12.4 0 Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 5th T20I match?
Sri Lanka won by 9 wickets.

What is the Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 5th T20I?
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