ICCWT20: Mendis-factor helps Sri Lanka floor Zimbabwe by 82 runs

By Fathima Zanaida

Man of the Match Ajantha Mendis after 6 wickets for 8 runs.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (TheSportsNext) September 18, 2012: Jeewan Mendis and Ajantha Mendis came up with gigantic performances as Sri Lanka got their ICC World Twenty20 2012 (ICCWT20) campaign off to a strong start against Zimbabwe as they raced to a massive 820run victory at Hambantota.

ICCWT20: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe - Scorecard

By TheSportsNext

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (TheSportsNext) September 18, 2012: Following is the scorecard of the inaugural match of the ICCWT20 played between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe at Hambantota.

ICCWT20: Mahela Jayawardene misses out on 1,000 T20I runs

By Fathima Zanaida

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (TheSportsNext) September 18, 2012: Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene missed out on an opportunity to bring up 1,000 runs in his Twenty20 International career when he was run out during inaugural match of the ICC World Twenty20 2012 (ICCWT20) at Hambantota on Tuesday.