Sri Lanka posted a score of 273 runs for the fall of 9 wickets in the first ODI of the home series against Zimbabwe on Saturday (Jan.06).
The Lions won the toss and opted to bat against Zimbabwe in the first of three ODIs played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, with the Chevrons scheduled to play another three T20Is after the 50-over games in the island nation.
All-rounder Janith Liyanage made his first ODI appearance for the hosts with opener Pathum Nissanka ruled out of the series after being hospitalised with dengue fever.
Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga was also unavailable after a hamstring injury but is expected to return later in the series.
Zimbabwe had two debutants, namely Faraz Akram and Tapiwa Mufudza.
The teams will play two more one-day matches on Monday and Thursday followed by three T20 games, all in Colombo.
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (capt, wk), Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Sahan Arachchige, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dilshan Madushanka.
Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (capt), Ryan Burl, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Clive Madande (wk), Milton Shumba, Faraz Akram, Sikandar Raza, Tapiwa Mufudza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava.
-with inputs from agencies
