Sri Lanka Wins Tri-Nation Series after beating Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka beats Zimbabwe
Sri Lanka was lead by Tillakaratne Dilshan to a crushing nine-wicket victory over Zimbabwe on Wednesday in the final of the limited overs tri-nation series at Harare Sports Club.
Dilshan scored 108 off 102 balls as he steered Sri Lanka to a total of 203-1 in reply to Zimbabwe’s 199 all out.
“I am really happy with our all-round performance and I am also happy for the young players, especially Chandimal and Jeevan,” said Dilshan.
The Sri Lanka captain got back in the runs, with the four-nation Asia Cup coming up later this month.
“I am delighted with my performance and getting my form back. I want to take it into the Asia Cup and continue playing positive cricket.” he said.
Dilshan finished off the chase together with Dinesh Chandimal, who ended the match unbeaten on 16 as they reached the total wth 15 overs to spare.
“We had a few words just before the game (today) and it was more mental,” said Sri Lanka coach Trevor Bayliss. “The players realised that the final was the big one.”
Seam bowler Dilhara Fernando caused most of the damage, finishing with figures of 3-36 in his nine overs, while Jeevan Mendis took 2-36.
“The Sri Lankans bowled well and never allowed us to get away. I thought we just did not apply ourselves.” said Zimbabwe captain Elton Chigumbura.
“We have played some good cricket throughout the series and I do not think we have to concentrate too much on today’s result.”
Brief score:
Zimbabwe: 199 all out in 49 overs (Tatenda Taibu 71, Greg Lamb 37; Dilhara Fernando 3/36).
Sri Lanka: 203 for one in 34.4 overs (Upul Tharanga 72, Tillakaratne Dilshan 108 not out).
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