Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe 2017, 1st ODI – Statistical Highlights

Not so long ago, everyone wrote off Zimbabwe post their loss to Scotland but the African side has returned to turn all the pointers back by recording the highest successful run-chase on Sri Lankan soil in ODI cricket. A 161-run stand between Solomon Mire and Sean Williams laid the foundation of the 317-run chase which was finished off with disdain by Sikandar Raza and Malcolm Waller with another century stand. Earlier Sri Lanka posted 316/5 in their 50 overs with help of the fifties from Kusal Mendis, Upul Tharanga and Danushka Gunathilaka.

Here we look at all the stats and records created during the game.

1 – This was the first win for Zimbabwe in ODIs against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka. Before this game, Zimbabwe have played in 16 Internationals vs SL in SL and lost all the game.

1 – Angelo Mathews became the first Sri Lankan captain to lose an ODI against 9 different full member nations. He lost an ODI against Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, West Indies, Bangladesh and now Zimbabwe.

28 – Innings Kusal Mendis took to complete 1000 runs in ODIs; the joint 2nd fastest by a Sri Lankan. Roy Dias needed 27 innings while Upul Tharanga also took 28 innings

85 – Balls Solomon Mire has taken for his century; the 4th fastest ODI century by a Zimbabwe player. The fastest ODI century for Zimbabwe is in 79 balls scored by Brendon Taylor vs Ireland in 2015 World Cup.

161 – Partnership stand between Solomon Mire and Sean Williams for the 3rd wicket in this game; the 3rd highest stand for Zimbabwe in ODIs for the 3rd wicket and the 9th highest for any wicket.

317 – Target Zimbabwe has chased down in this game; the highest successful run-chase in ODI cricket on Sri Lankan soil. The previous highest successful in Sri Lanka in ODIs was 289 by the home team vs Pakistan in 2009.

322/4 – Zimbabwe’s total of 322/4 in this game is their highest ODI total against Sri Lanka and the 2nd highest in the Sri Lanka-Zimbabwe ODI matches. The highest total in SL v ZIM ODIs is 327/6 by Sri Lanka in 2011 World Cup.

329 – The highest successful run-chase for Zimbabwe in ODIs is against New Zealand in 2011. Their 317-run score in this game is the 2nd highest successful chase in this format.

2000 – Last time Galle International Stadium hosted an ODI match was way back in 2000. The last ODI played at the venue was between Sri Lanka and South Africa in July 2000.

6065 – Runs Upul Tharanga has scored in ODI cricket so far; he became the 8th Sri Lankan and 52nd player overall to complete 6000 ODI runs.