Who Won Yesterday's Cricket Match: SL vs ZIM 3rd T20I Result, Player Of The Match & Player Of the Series

Who won yesterday's cricket match: On Thursday, January 18, 2024, Sri Lanka registered a series-clinching win against Zimbabwe in the third and final T20I at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

With the series locked in at 1-1, skipper Wanindu Hasaranga starred with the ball to help Sri Lanka bundle out Zimbabwe to a paltry 82 all out before the top three in batters of the hosts saw their team home with 9 wickets in hand and 9.1 overs to spare.

Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe in the third T20I to clinch the series 2-1 (Image: OfficialSLC X Handle)

Earlier, in the first T20I, veteran Angelo Mathews helped Sri Lanka seal a 3-wicket win in a last-ball thriller, while Luke Jongwe powered Zimbabwe to a 4-wicket win in the second T20I to level the series at the same venue in Colombo.

SL vs ZIM 3rd T20I Score

Zimbabwe (ZIM) – 82 All Out in 14.1 overs vs Sri Lanka (SL) - 88/1 in 10.5 overs. Result – SL won by 9 wickets with 55 balls to spare in the 3rd T20I.

Toss: SL won the toss and opted to bowl first at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Captains: Wanindu Hasaranga (SL), Sikandar Raza (ZIM)

Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I?

Sri Lanka skipper Wanindu Hasaranga, who had claimed 7 wickets in the final ODI, once again ended up as the top wicket taker in the third T20I with figures of 4 for 15, while Angelo Matthews and Maheesh Theekshana also claimed two wickets each.

Who scored the most runs in Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I?

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka was the top scorer on the night with an unbeaten 39 off 23 balls followed by his opening partner Kusal Mendis, who scored 33 off 27 balls.

Who was awarded Player of the Match in SL vs ZIM 3rd T20I?

Sri Lanka skipper Wanindu Hasaranga was awarded the player of the match for his spell of 4 for 15 in his quota of 4 overs. He dismissed four of the bottom half of the Zimbabwe batting order including last match hero Luke Jongwe.

Who was awarded Player of the Series in SL vs ZIM T20Is?

Sri Lanka’s senior all-rounder Angelo Mathews was awarded the player of the series for his all-round display on his return to the shortest format. He scored a total of 112 runs in 2 innings and claimed 2 wickets in 5.5 overs across three matches.