Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • Sri Lanka won the match by 148 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, Sri Lanka took on Zimbabwe on Apr 11, 2026, 09:29 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Sri Lanka won the match by 148 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 578 runs and 19 wickets fall between Sri Lanka (363/9 in 50.0 overs) and Zimbabwe (215/10 in 43.1 overs).
2. Sri Lanka Innings Breakdown (363/9)
Batting in the first innings, Sri Lanka finished on 363/9 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.26 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Sri Lanka accumulated 26 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Kamindu Mendis spearheaded the batting effort with 147 runs off 105 balls (including 15 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 140.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Kusal Mendis, who contributed 104 runs off 99 deliveries, while Dasun Shanaka added 51 (26b). The bowling side conceded 13 extra runs (wides: 10, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 3). With the ball in the first innings, Richard Ngarva led the bowling figures with 3/76 in 9.0 overs (economy 8.44), assisted by Faraz Akram (2/72 in 10.0 overs).
3. Zimbabwe Chase & Second Innings Summary (215/10)
Pursuing a target of 364 runs for victory, Zimbabwe recorded 215/10 in 43.1 overs at a scoring rate of 4.98 runs per over. Sikandar Raza anchored the chase for Zimbabwe with 70 runs from 73 balls (7 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 95.9), alongside Brandon Taylor who chipped in with 60 off 76 balls. Defending the total, Diniuth Wellage delivered a key spell of 4/27 across 7.1 overs at an economy rate of 3.77, while Dushmantha Chameera finished with 3/20 (7.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka), who combined for 189 runs off 173 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 17 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Brandon Taylor making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe) topped the match rankings with 260.0 total points, followed closely by Diniuth Wellage (240.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Kamindu Mendis.