Colombo, February 19 Pathum Nissanka scored a fine half-century as Sri Lanka posted 178 for seven against Zimbabwe in a T20 World Cup match here on Thursday.
Nissanka hit eight fours in a 41-ball innings, scoring 62, to become the top run-scorer for the hosts. Pavan Rathnayake also contributed with a 25-ball 44.
Graeme Cremer (2/27), Blessing Muzarabani (2/38), and Brad Evans (2/35) each took two wickets for Zimbabwe.
Brief Scores:
Sri Lanka: 178/7 in 20 overs (Pathum Nissanka 62; Graeme Cremer 2/27, Blessing Muzarabani 2/38).
