Sri Lanka sets 179 against Zimbabwe

KATHMANDU: In a Group B encounter of the T20 World Cup at R Premadasa Stadium, hosts Sri Lanka posted 178/7 in 20 overs, setting Zimbabwe a target of 179.

Pathum Nissanka starred with 62 runs, supported by Pawan Ratnayake (44), Kusal Perera (22), Dunith Wellalage (15), and Kusal Mendis (14).

For Zimbabwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, and Grimy Crimmer claimed two wickets each, while Ryal Burl took one.

Both teams have already secured spots in the Super Eight stage.