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    T20 WC: Nissanka, Rathnayake guide Sri Lanka to 178/7 against Zimbabwe
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    T20 WC: Nissanka, Rathnayake Guide Sri Lanka To 178/7 Against Zimbabwe

    By IANS News February 19, 2026 • 16:58 PM View: 146
    T20 WC: Sri Lanka rode on a composed half-century from Pathum Nissanka and crucial late contributions from Pavan Rathnayake to post 178/7 in their Group B clash against Zimbabwe here at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday.

    Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka made an aggressive start as openers Nissanka and Kusal Perera attacked the new ball with confidence. Perera set the tone early with crisp strokeplay, pulling and driving with authority to score 22 off just 14 balls, including four boundaries.

    Nissanka complemented him perfectly, showcasing elegant timing through the off-side and sharp placement square of the wicket as the pair raced to 54 inside five overs. Zimbabwe’s breakthrough came through Blessing Muzarabani, who dismissed Perera with a short ball, but Sri Lanka maintained momentum as Nissanka anchored the innings.

    TAGS T20 WC Sri Lanka Pathum Nissanka Pavan Rathnayake Premadasa Stadium Kusal Perera Blessing Muzarabani Ryan Burl Graeme Cremer Kusal Mendis Dasun Shanaka Brad Evans Dushan Hemantha Dunith Wellalage Brief Scores
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