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Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Result – 38th Match, Group B

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38th Match, Group B • ICC Men's T20 World Cup

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178/7 (20)
Zimbabwe cricket team logo
ZIM
182/4 (19.3)
Zimbabwe won by 6 wickets
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Player of the match: Sikandar Raza

19.3
4
Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, Four
19.2
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Maheesh Theekshana to Tony Munyonga, 1 run
19.1
6
Maheesh Theekshana to Tony Munyonga, Six
End of over 19 (5 runs)
Tony Munyonga 1 (1)
Brian Bennett 59 (47)
ZIM 171/4
Dushan Hemantha 4-2-36-0
18.6
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Dushan Hemantha to Tony Munyonga, 1 run
18.6
Wd
Dushan Hemantha to Tony Munyonga, 1 wide
18.5
W
Dushan Hemantha to Tashinga Musekiwa, Out! Caught by D Shanaka
18.4
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Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, 1 run
18.3
1
Dushan Hemantha to Tashinga Musekiwa, 1 run
18.2
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Dushan Hemantha to Sikandar Raza, Out! Caught by D Shanaka
18.1
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Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, 1 run
End of over 18 (6 runs)
Brian Bennett 57 (45)
Sikandar Raza 45 (25)
ZIM 166/2
Dunith Wellalage 4-1-27-0
17.6
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Dunith Wellalage to Brian Bennett, 1 run
17.5
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Dunith Wellalage to Sikandar Raza, 1 run
17.4
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Dunith Wellalage to Brian Bennett, 1 run
17.3
1
Dunith Wellalage to Sikandar Raza, 1 run
17.2
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Dunith Wellalage to Brian Bennett, 1 run
17.1
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Dunith Wellalage to Sikandar Raza, 1 run
End of over 17 (14 runs)
Brian Bennett 54 (42)
Sikandar Raza 42 (22)
ZIM 160/2
Dilshan Madushanka 3-0-20-0
16.6
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Dilshan Madushanka to Brian Bennett, Four
16.5
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Dilshan Madushanka to Sikandar Raza, 1 run
16.4
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Dilshan Madushanka to Sikandar Raza, no run
16.3
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Dilshan Madushanka to Brian Bennett, 1 run
16.3
Wd
Dilshan Madushanka to Brian Bennett, 1 wide
16.2
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Sikandar Raza, 1 run
16.1
6
Dilshan Madushanka to Sikandar Raza, Six
End of over 16 (12 runs)
Sikandar Raza 34 (18)
Brian Bennett 49 (40)
ZIM 146/2
Maheesh Theekshana 3-0-36-0
15.6
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Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza, 1 run

Match Summary

Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe met in 38th Match, Group B of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 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: 19.3: Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, Four | 19.1: Maheesh Theekshana to Tony Munyonga, Six | 18.5: Dushan Hemantha to Tashinga Musekiwa, Out! Caught by D Shanaka. The turning point arrived at 18.5 when Dushan Hemantha to Tashinga Musekiwa, Out! Caught by D Shanaka. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. 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 (Zimbabwe won by 6 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

  • 19.3: Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, Four
  • 19.1: Maheesh Theekshana to Tony Munyonga, Six
  • 18.5: Dushan Hemantha to Tashinga Musekiwa, Out! Caught by D Shanaka
  • 18.2: Dushan Hemantha to Sikandar Raza, Out! Caught by D Shanaka
  • 16.6: Dilshan Madushanka to Brian Bennett, Four
  • 16.1: Dilshan Madushanka to Sikandar Raza, Six

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 18.5 when Dushan Hemantha to Tashinga Musekiwa, Out! Caught by D Shanaka. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Zimbabwe won by 6 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.3: Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, Four. 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

19.3 4 Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, Four

19.2 1 Maheesh Theekshana to Tony Munyonga, 1 run

19.1 6 Maheesh Theekshana to Tony Munyonga, Six

End of over 19 (5 runs)
Tony Munyonga 1 (1)
Brian Bennett 59 (47)
ZIM 171/4
Dushan Hemantha 4-2-36-0

18.6 1 Dushan Hemantha to Tony Munyonga, 1 run

18.6 Wd Dushan Hemantha to Tony Munyonga, 1 wide

18.5 W Dushan Hemantha to Tashinga Musekiwa, Out! Caught by D Shanaka

18.4 1 Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, 1 run

18.3 1 Dushan Hemantha to Tashinga Musekiwa, 1 run

18.2 W Dushan Hemantha to Sikandar Raza, Out! Caught by D Shanaka

18.1 1 Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, 1 run

End of over 18 (6 runs)
Brian Bennett 57 (45)
Sikandar Raza 45 (25)
ZIM 166/2
Dunith Wellalage 4-1-27-0

17.6 1 Dunith Wellalage to Brian Bennett, 1 run

17.5 1 Dunith Wellalage to Sikandar Raza, 1 run

17.4 1 Dunith Wellalage to Brian Bennett, 1 run

17.3 1 Dunith Wellalage to Sikandar Raza, 1 run

17.2 1 Dunith Wellalage to Brian Bennett, 1 run

17.1 1 Dunith Wellalage to Sikandar Raza, 1 run

End of over 17 (14 runs)
Brian Bennett 54 (42)
Sikandar Raza 42 (22)
ZIM 160/2
Dilshan Madushanka 3-0-20-0

16.6 4 Dilshan Madushanka to Brian Bennett, Four

16.5 1 Dilshan Madushanka to Sikandar Raza, 1 run

16.4 0 Dilshan Madushanka to Sikandar Raza, no run

16.3 1 Dilshan Madushanka to Brian Bennett, 1 run

16.3 Wd Dilshan Madushanka to Brian Bennett, 1 wide

16.2 1 Dilshan Madushanka to Sikandar Raza, 1 run

16.1 6 Dilshan Madushanka to Sikandar Raza, Six

End of over 16 (12 runs)
Sikandar Raza 34 (18)
Brian Bennett 49 (40)
ZIM 146/2
Maheesh Theekshana 3-0-36-0

15.6 1 Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 38th Match, Group B match?
Zimbabwe won by 6 wickets.

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Tournament: ICC Men's T20 World Cup