Who Won Yesterday's Cricket Matches: SL vs ZIM 1st ODI, AUS vs PAK 3rd Test Results

Who won yesterday's cricket matches: On Saturday, January 6, 2024, Australia completed a Test series white-wash over Pakistan, while Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe saw their ODI series opener end in No Result.

Sri Lanka hosted Zimbabwe at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo for the first of their six white ball encounters, but rain played spoilsport after the hosts had fought back to post a challenging total and had the visitors on the back foot before play was called off.

Pakistan, on the other hand, lost the third and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground despite taking a first innings lead after they were bowled out for just 115 to set a target of 130, which was chased down by Australia with 8-wickets in hand on the final day of the match.

SL vs ZIM 1st ODI Score

Sri Lanka (SL) - 273/9 in 50 overs vs Zimbabwe (ZIM) - 12/2 in 4 overs. Result - No Result (Due to rain) in the 1st ODI.

Toss: SL won the toss and opted to bat first at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Captains: Kusal Mendis (SL), Craig Ervine (ZIM)

Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 1st ODI?

Zimbabwe's Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani and Faraz Akram claimed two wickets each, while Sri Lanka's Dilshan Madushanka also took two wickets without conceding any runs in the game.

Who scored the most runs in Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 1st ODI?

Sri Lanka batter Charith Asalanka was highest scorer in the match with a knock of 101 from 95 balls followed by captain Kusal Mendis, who scored 46 off 48 balls.

Who was awarded Player of the Match in SL vs ZIM 1st ODI?

There was no player of the match in the first ODI as the game ended in No Result after rain forced no further play with Zimbabwe at 12/2 in the run chase of 274 against Sri Lanka.

The two sides will hope their is a chance for result when they clash in the second ODI on Monday (January 8) at the same venue before the three-match series concludes on Thursday (January 11).

AUS vs PAK 3rd Test Score

Australia (AUS) - 299 All Out & 130/2 vs Pakistan (PAK) - 313 All Out & 115 All Out. Result - AUS won by 8 wickets in the 3rd Test and seal the series 3-0.

Toss: PAK won the toss and opted to bat first at the SCG in Sydney.
Captains: Pat Cummins (AUS), Shan Masood (PAK)

Who took the most wickets in Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test?

Pakistan's Aamer Jamal was the highest wicket-taker in the Test with a six-wicket haul in the first innings, while Australia skipper Pat Cummins, who claimed a five-wicket haul in the first innings, also finished with six wickets in the Test.

Who scored the most runs in Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test?

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan was the top scorer in the entire Test with a knock of 88 from 103 balls in the first innings. In the same innings, Aamer Jamal walked in at number 9 and scored a 97-ball 82 to take the visitors to a challenging total.

Who was awarded Player of the Match in AUS vs PAK 3rd Test?

Pakistan pacer Aamer Jamal, who scored a brilliant 82 in the first innings and followed that up with figures of 6 for 69, was awarded the play of the match, but his contributions went in vain as Australia claimed victory on the final day.

Who was awarded Player of the Series in AUS vs PAK Tests?

Australia skipper Cummins, who ended the series with 19 wickets from 3 Tests - 6 innings, was awarded the player of the series award for his splendid outing with the ball.

Australia will next host West Indies in a two-Test series from January 17, while Pakistan head to New Zealand for a five-match T20I series, starting from January 12.