Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I Highlights: ZIM Beat SL By 5 Wickets In Harare, Keep Series Alive

Sri Lanka's bowlers fought hard but they didn't have enough runs on the board. Zimbabwe bounce back in style to level the T20I series 1-1 against Sri Lanka, beating the visitors by 5 wickets in the second T20I.

Sri Lanka's bowlers have put Zimbabwe under pressure as the hosts reached 54/4 in 10 overs.

Zimbabwe's innings has got off to a shaky start, with 2 wickets falling for just 25 runs after 5 overs against Sri Lanka.

Muzurabani and Brad Evans set the tone in the powerplay as the duo picked up a couple of wickets each to reduce Sri Lanka to 37/4, eventually skittling out SL to 80.

Sri Lanka's top order has been decimated, leaving them at 69-8 after 15 overs and putting the onus on the lower-order batters to revive the innings.

Sri Lanka's batting unit faces a tough challenge as they stumble to 50-5 after 10 overs, struggling to find their footing.

Zimbabwe's bowlers deliver a strong opening salvo, claiming 4 crucial wickets in the Powerplay to put Sri Lanka on the back foot.

Brad Evans secures a vital wicket, dismissing Pathum Nissanka for just 8 runs, giving Zimbabwe a much-needed boost in this intense match. SL 17/2 in 3.3 ov.

Blessing Muzarabani provides an early breakthrough to Zimbabwe, removing Kusal Mendis for 1. Richard Ngarava bags the spectacular catch. Kusal Mendis c Ngarava b Muzarabani 1(3) - 4/1 in 1.1 ov.

Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kamil Mishara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Charith Asalanka(c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando.

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and opted to bowl against Sri Lanka in the second T20I at the Harare Sports Club in Harare.

Zimbabwe Squad: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor, Clive Madande and Trevor Gwandu.

Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Charith Asalanka(c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Kamil Mishara and Vishen Halambage.

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the second T20I between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club.