Kandy: Dinesh Chandimal and Charith Asalanka destroyed half-centuries such as Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe with five Wickets in the first one day international match on Sundays.
Chasing 297 for victory, Sri Lanka riding on 129-run between Chandimal (75) and Asalanka (71) to reach the target with eight balls for backup and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series at Kandy.
The Pathum Nissanka appetizer made 75 to arrange pursuits on a friendly goal.
Sean Williams scored 100 in Zimbabwe 296 for nine in 50 overs.
The second match on Tuesday in the same place.
Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe with five goals in the first ODI
