Sri Lanka takes 6 wickets for 8 runs to humble Zim

01 Feb 2016 | Admin Author

Spinner Ajantha Mendis took a record six wickets for just eight runs as hosts Sri Lanka humbled Zimbabwe in the opening match of the World Twenty20 in Hambantota on Tuesday.

Mendis marked his international return after an eight-month injury lay-off with the devastating haul to wreck Zimbabwe for 100 in 17.3 overs in the Group C match.

Zimbabwe never got close in pursuit of the hosts daunting total of 182.

Sri Lanka, who lost the toss and were sent into bat, owed their total of 182-4 to Kumar Sangakkara (44) and Jeevan Mendis (43 not out), who shared a 94-run stand for the fourth wicket.

Australia take on Ireland in Group B while former champions India face Afghanistan in Group A on Wednesday.
Both matches are in Colombo.