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Zimbabwe national cricket team vs Sri Lanka men's cricket team match scorecard: Sri Lanka defeated Zimbabwe by 5 wickets in the second and final ODI match at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday, August 31. They have completed the 2-0 whitewash in the ODI series.

Sri Lanka chased down the 278-run target in 49.3 overs with star opener Pathum Nissanka putting up a show with the bat. He smashed a match-winning century and was the top run-getter for his side with an outstanding knock of 122 runs in 136 balls, hitting 16 fours.

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Skipper Charith Asalanka also played a huge hand and smashed 71 runs in just 61 balls on the back of seven fours. For Zimbabwe, Richard Ngarava and Brad Evans picked up two wickets each, whereas Ernest Masuku found a scalp as well.

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Nissanka, for his impactful performance in the series, was adjudged as the Player of the Match as well as the Player of the Series. "I was short of runs. But glad to make a comeback in this format. Wanted to do well for the team. So, I managed to score runs. In the powerplay, it was not easy with two experienced bowlers bowling," Nissanka said at the post-match presentation.

After being put into bat first, Zimbabwe posted a challenging total of 277/7 in their 50 overs. Ben Curran was the top run-scorer for the hosts, having played a promising knock of 79 runs in 95 balls with the help of nine fours.

Their experienced batter Sikandar Raza also made a crucial contribution of unbeaten 59 runs, whereas Clive Madande scored 36 runs in as many balls.

"Pleasure to have a win in Zimbabwe. Both teams fought well. Just do the basics right. The boys did well. Nissanka scored the 100 that was needed. Very impressive. The young boys have been performing well for the A side. I said to the boys, especially to Nissanka, to hit the gaps and run hard. We have supporters everywhere," SL skipper Asalanka said after the series win.