Quick snapshot (latest, live)
Match: Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka — 1st ODI, Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe, 2025.
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Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
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Toss: Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field.
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Live score (latest): Sri Lanka 9/0 (1.3 overs) — openers on the crease as the chase/build begins.
Match report — what’s happened so far
The opening ODI of the two-match series kicked off at Harare Sports Club with Zimbabwe opting to bowl after winning the toss — a move that gives Sri Lanka a chance to test their top order ahead of upcoming Asia Cup preparations. Sri Lanka’s openers started positively in the powerplay, racing to a brisk start without losing a wicket in the opening overs.
Ball-by-ball feeds show a cautious approach from the home bowlers early on, but Sri Lanka’s batters have kept the scoreboard ticking. Early partnerships will be key if Sri Lanka want to put up a competitive total on what looks like a batting-friendly wicket.
Key players to watch
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Sri Lanka: The openers (including Pathum Nissanka / Nishan Madushka in the early overs as reported) will aim to set a solid platform. Middle-order names to back up the start will be crucial later in the innings.
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Zimbabwe: Their bowlers — especially the seamers who strike early with the new ball — will look for early breakthroughs to put pressure on Sri Lanka’s batting lineup.
How to watch / live stream
Streaming and broadcast rights vary by region. FanCode lists the live match page for this tour, and several platforms (including region-specific services such as Willow/PrimeVideo in some markets) carry coverage — check the platform available in your country or the local broadcaster for live streaming.
What to expect next
With only the initial overs complete, the next big moments to monitor are:
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Whether Zimbabwe’s bowlers can strike in the powerplay.
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If Sri Lanka’s openers can convert the positive start into a strong platform for the middle order.
How the pitch plays out — if runs come easily early, expect a higher chase; if bowlers get purchase, the match could shift quickly.
Live coverage & follow along
For continued ball-by-ball commentary, scorecards and expert analysis follow outlets providing live text commentary and scorecards such as ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz. These pages update every ball and are the best sources for minute-by-minute changes.
