Zim in SL: Sri Lanka set Zimbabwe to chase 317

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Sri Lanka posted 316 runs for the loss of 5 wickets against Zimbabwe in the first ODI the 5-match series which is currently underway at the Galle International Stadium.

Electing to bat first, Sri Lanka had three half centurions to help them out reach a commanding total.

Opener Danushka Gunathilaka made 60 off 77 balls inclusive of five boundaries and a six while Kusal Mendis top scored with 86 off 80 deliveries inclusive of eight fours and a six.

Upul Tharanga joined in to remain unbeaten on 79 off 73 deliveries with eight fours and a six.

Skipper Angelo Mathews smashed 43 off 30 balls with six fours and a six and Asela Gunaratne hit a 26-ball 28 inclusive of four boundaries.

Tendai Chatara picked two wickets while Sean Williams, Graeme Cremer and Solomon Mire claimed a wicket each.

Sri Lanka 316 for 5 wickets (50) (Niroshan Dickwella 10, Danushka Gunathilaka 60, Kusal Mendis 86, Upul Tharanga 79, Angelo Mathews 43, Asela Gunaratne 28, Tendai Chatara 2/49) vs Zimbabwe

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