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Madushanka’s Hat Trick Against Zimbabwe

Harare: Sri Lanka pacer Dilshan Madushanka made history by claiming a hat-trick in the final over to secure a dramatic seven-run victory over Zimbabwe in the first ODI of their two-match series.
Sri Lanka posted 298/6, powered by Pathum Nissanka (76), Janith Liyanage (70*), and Kamindu Mendis (57). Zimbabwe began strongly with Ben Curran and Sean Williams putting together a 118-run partnership, and Sikandar Raza’s 92 off 87 balls kept the chase alive.

Zimbabwe’s hopes were dashed in the final over when Madushanka’s hat-trick turned the game in Sri Lanka’s favor.

The two sides will meet again for the second ODI on Sunday, August 31, in Harare.

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