Craig Ervine, Solomon Mire inspire Zimbabwe to series-levelling win over Sri Lanka in 4th ODI

[caption id=“attachment_3791325” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Zimbabwe’s Craig Ervine was a happy man after he steered his team to a 4-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the fourth ODI at Hambantota, which helped his team to level the series at 2-2. AFP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3791327” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Danushka Gunathilaka along with Niroshan Dickwella gave Sri Lanka a solid start after the hosts won the toss. AFP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3791329” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Niroshan Dikwella took a liking to Zimbabwe’s bowling and went on to score 116 off 118 balls. AFP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3791331” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews promoted himself up the order to build on the start and had a good time, scoring 42 at better than run-a-ball. AFP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3791333” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Zimbabwe’s Solomon Mire gave his side a brisk start in the chase of 301, scoring 43 runs in quick time. AFP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3791335” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga finally took out the dangerous Solomon Mire in his third over, with Zimbabwe’s score at 82. AFP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3791337” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] It took the calmness of Craig Ervine for Zimbabwe to go further ahead in the rain-affected chase. AFP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3791339” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Craig Ervine hit the winning shot as his 69 off 55 balls helped his team to level the series at 2-2 with one game left. AFP[/caption]