Jongwe engineers last-over heist, Zimbabwe keep series alive

Sri Lanka 173 for six (Asalanka 69, Mathews 66*, Jongwe 2-32, Muzarabani 2-36, Luke Jongwe 2-32)

Zimbabwe 178 for six (Ervine 70, Jongwe 25*, Theekshana 2-25, Chameera 2-30)

Zimbabwe received by 4 wickets

Luke Jongwe pulled of a last-over heist of epic proportions, serving to Zimbabwe to an epic four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka within the second T20 worldwide in Colombo on Tuesday.

Jongwe confronted Angelo Matthews needing 20 runs off the final over.

The primary ball disappeared of six, and to the horror Matthews, he had stepped over, that means it as was free-hit no-ball. That yielded a 4 to deep further cowl.

The following ball was lofted straight over long-on for a 4.

A dot adopted, then a single. With two balls to go, Zimbabwe wanted two runs, Clive Madande despatched one over for six for a series-leveling win.

Batting first, Sri Lanka posted a aggressive 173 for the lack of six wickets on the board. It was spectacular because the hosts needed to get better from 28 for 4.

However Charith Asalanka (69) and Angelo Mathews (66) powered their manner and have been the highest scorers, constructing a robust partnership from a place of restoration.

Their 118 for the fifth wicket wolfed up 15 overs and set Sri Lanka up properly.

In response, Zimbabwe had a pensive begin, however have been regular up entrance even after shedding Tinashe Kamunhukamwe for 12.

Craig Ervine was regular within the innings and made 70 off 54 earlier than falling to Wanindu Hasaranga. By then, Zimbabwe had set the launchpad and have been capable of chase the rating down.

Whereas accolades will fairly rightly go to Jongwe his explosive 25 off 12 (two fours and two sixes), there might be a point out for Madande who smashed 12 off simply 5 (two sixes). Brian Bennett was additionally spectacular for fearless 25 off 20, with explicit emphasis on his fearlessly taking up Hasaranga.

The collection decider takes place on 18 January, with up to now one ball to separate the 2 sides.

FUN FAC: Zimbabwe chasing down 20 runs off the final over is one wanting the best of 21.