Ajantha Mendis stars Sri Lanka win in a Opening game


Ajantha Mendis take 6 for 8, the best bowling figures in ICC World Twenty 20 history helped Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by 82 runs in a opening game of the ICC World Twenty20 2012 in Hambantota. Ajantha Mendis playing his first match in eight months after recovering from his injury. He get remarkable come back to his team. Ajantha Mendis completely dominated against Zimbabwe Team.

Earlier Munaweera and Tilakratne Dilshan give solid start for Sri Lanka. Sangakkara and Jeevean Mendis build up the Sri Lankan Innings after the Dilshan dismissal. Sangakkara made 44 runs and Jeevan Mendis scored unbeaten 43 runs put Sri Lanka 182 for 4.
In the chasing Zimbabwe wickets falls in a regular intervals.Masakadza top scorer for Zimbabwe with 20 runs. Ajantha Mendis took 6 for 8 and Jeevan mendis get 3 for 24.
Sri Lanka 182/4 (20 overs)
Sangakkara 44, J Mendis 43*

Zimbabwe 100 all out in 17.3 overs
Masakadza 20, Ajantha Mendis 6/8

Player of the match : Ajantha Mendis

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