Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by 82 runs in the opening game of the ICC World Twenty20 in Homantotoa. Jeevan Mendis performs both bat and ball, He scored unbeaten 43 runs and also taking 3 wickets. Ajantha Mendis take 6 for 8, the best bowling figures in the ICC World Twenty20 History.
Zimbabwe won the asked to Sri Lanka bat first, Sri Lanka made a good solid start. Sangakkara and jeevan mendis recoverd the Sri Lankan innings from 82/3. Sangakkara made 44 runs and Jeevan mendis scored unbeaten 43 helped to Sri Lanka 182 for 4 on the board
While chasing Zimbabwe start steadly but Ajantha Mendis came into bowl the wickets are falling into regular intervals. Zimbabwe captain Brendon Taylor out for a first ball. Ajantha Mendis took 6 for 8 and Jeevan Mendis got 3 wickets for 24 runs. Finally Zimbabwe all out for 100 runs.
Sri Lanka 182 for 4 in 20 overs
Zimbabwe 100 allout in 17.3 overs
Ajantha Mendis got Man of the Match Award for his best bowling performance.
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