\u201cI wanted to see a big hundred and Pathum supplied that. Both teams fought hard. I just told the team to do the basics well,\u201d Asalanka was quoted by ICC as saying.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Nissanka, who had been searching for runs in recent one-day internationals, rediscovered his touch with a commanding 122 off 136 balls, decorated with 16 fours. His seventh ODI century came on the back of a vital 76 in the opening game, making him the standout performer of the series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt has been a little while since I have been among the runs in one-day internationals, so I am glad I was able to score some here,\u201d Nissanka reflected. \u201cIt was tougher to bat during the powerplay and the Zimbabwe bowlers performed well, but I trusted myself.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Asalanka himself played a pivotal role in the chase, striking a fluent 71 from 61 deliveries to steady the innings after Nissanka\u2019s departure. The skipper credited Sri Lanka\u2019s younger players for their composure in pressure moments. \u201cYoung players are doing a good job for the team. I asked the batters to play with less risk and to run hard. They did,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt has been a little while since I have been among the runs in one-day internationals, so I am glad I was able to score some here,\u201d Nissanka reflected. \u201cIt was tougher to bat during the powerplay and the Zimbabwe bowlers performed well, but I trusted myself.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 2-0 triumph marked Sri Lanka\u2019s first away ODI series victory since beating Scotland in 2019, ending a long drought on foreign soil. The two teams will now turn their attention to the three-match T20I series beginning September 3 in Harare.<\/p>\r\n\r\n