The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe was abandoned on Saturday (Jan.06) due to prevailing rainy conditions.
The hosts won the toss and opted to bat against Zimbabwe in the first of three ODIs played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. By the end of first innings, the Lions had posted a score of 273 runs for the fall of 9 wickets.
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.
Match highlights:
• First Innings
Sri Lanka Score - 273/9 in 50.0 overs
Sri Lanka batting performance
Charith Asalanka 101(95)
Kusal Mendis 46(48)
Zimbabwe bowling performance
Faraz Akram 10-58-2
Richard Ngarava 6.4-39-2
• Second Innings
Zimbabwe Score - 12/2 in 4.0 overs
Zimbabwe batting performance
Milton Shumba 2(3)
Takudzwanashe Kaitano 1(16)
Sri Lanka bowling performance
Dilshan Madushanka 2-0-2
Dushmantha Chameera 2-3-0
