Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka National Cricket Team timeline – The cricketing rivalry between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka has evolved over the years, encompassing various formats and memorable encounters. Here’s a timeline highlighting key moments in their head-to-head history:
One Day Internationals (ODIs):
- First Encounter: The two teams faced each other for the first time during the 1992 Benson & Hedges World Cup on February 23, 1992, at Pukekura Park, New Plymouth. Sri Lanka emerged victorious by 3 wickets.
- Overall Record: As of January 2024, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have competed in 64 ODIs. Sri Lanka has won 49 matches, while Zimbabwe has secured 12 victories; 3 matches ended without a result.
- Notable Series:
- 2017: Zimbabwe toured Sri Lanka and clinched the five-match ODI series 3-2, marking their first-ever series win against Sri Lanka.
- 2023/24: Sri Lanka hosted Zimbabwe for a three-match ODI series in January 2024, winning the series 2-0, with one match ending without a result.
Test Matches:
- First Test Series: The inaugural Test series between the two nations took place in 1994/95, with Sri Lanka winning the series 2-0.
- Overall Record: Up to August 30, 2024, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have played 19 Test matches. Sri Lanka won 12, Zimbabwe won 1, and 6 matches were drawn.
- Zimbabwe’s Sole Test Victory: Zimbabwe secured their only Test win against Sri Lanka in 1999 at Harare, winning by an innings and 166 runs.
Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is):
- First T20I: The teams’ first T20I encounter occurred on October 10, 2008, during the Canada T20 series at Maple Leaf North-West Ground, King City. Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets.
- Overall Record: As of January 2024, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have faced each other in 6 T20Is, with Sri Lanka winning 5 and Zimbabwe winning 1.
Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka National Cricket Team timeline underscores the competitive spirit between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, highlighting significant milestones and shifts in their cricketing relationship over the decades.