Sri Lanka crush Zimbabwe by 184 runs to clinch ODI series

Sri Lanka's Jeffrey Vandersay (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Zimbabwe's Takudzwanashe Kaitano (R) during the third and final one-day international (ODI) cricket match. Photo: AFP
Sri Lanka's Jeffrey Vandersay (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Zimbabwe's Takudzwanashe Kaitano (R) during the third and final one-day international (ODI) cricket match. Photo: AFP

Kandy, Sri Lanka: Leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay claimed four wickets as Sri Lanka hammered Zimbabwe by 184 runs in the third and final one-day international to clinch the series 2-1 on Friday.

Zimbabwe were all out for 70 in 24.4 overs in reply to Sri Lanka's total of 254-9 in Kandy.

Fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera and offspinner Ramesh Mendis claimed two wickets each.

Opening batsman Pathum Nissanka top-scored with 55 and Charith Asalanka made 52 for Sri Lanka after they elected to bat first.

PTI