Sangakkara stars in 72-run Lanka win

Kumar Sangakkara and Upul Chandana scored contrasting half-centuries to set up Sri Lanka’s comfortable 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in ...

Kumar Sangakkara and Upul Chandana scored contrasting half-centuries to set up Sri Lanka’s comfortable 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in the fourth one-day international on Tuesday.

Sangakkara scored a patient 63 and Chandana a fluent 51 in Sri Lanka’s total of 223 for nine before the depleted hosts were dismissed for 151 in 43.4 overs to put Sri Lanka 4-0 up in the five-match series.

Wicketkeeper Sangakkara faced 100 balls and hit seven fours, also shining in the field as he featured in five dismissals, including a direct hit to run out Prosper Utseya.

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The home side’s reply was devoid of urgency, with Dion Ebrahim labouring for his top score of 50 not out. But while Ebrahim and Brendan Taylor were around, it seemed like Zimbabwe had a chance to reach the small Lankan target.

Brief scores:

Sri Lanka:

223-9 in 50 overs (K Sangakkara 63, U Chandana 51). Zimbabwe: 151 in 43.4 overs (D Ebrahim 50 no; F Maharoof 2/19, R Arnold 2/21)

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