Sri Lanka wins the series 2-0 Sports,
Sri Lanka won the three-match Test series against Zimbabwe 2-0, with a 10-wicket win in the third and final Test in Pallekele.
Sri Lanka won the first Test in Galle by 10 wickets, and the second Test in Kandy by an innings and 40 runs.
Zimbabwe's batting woes continue
Zimbabwe's batting woes continued in the third Test, as they were bowled out for 182 and 213.
Only Brendan Taylor (64) and Sikandar Raza (52) offered any resistance for Zimbabwe in the second innings.
Sri Lanka's bowling attack dominates
Sri Lanka's bowling attack was once again dominant, taking 20 wickets in the third Test.
Lasith Embuldeniya (6/64) and Ramesh Mendis (5/52) were the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka.
Unique news about the series
- Sri Lanka's 10-wicket win in the third Test was their biggest win against Zimbabwe in Test cricket.
- Lasith Embuldeniya's 6/64 in the second innings was his best bowling figures in Test cricket.
- Niroshan Dickwella scored his maiden Test century in the first innings of the third Test.
Conclusion
Sri Lanka was the clear winner of the series, and they will be looking to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.
Zimbabwe will need to improve their batting if they want to be competitive in Test cricket.