Lanka struggle in Zimbabwe
Sri Lanka remain on course for a series whitewash in the fifth ODI against Zimbabwe, but will be made to work for it.
The tourists were bowled out for 152 on Sunday morning.
Thilina Kandamby top-scored with 40 for Sri Lanka, who won the first two ODIs comprehensively but were made to work in the rain-affected third to win by five runs before struggling again to reach a target of only 146 with 15 balls to spare in the fourth. Read more
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