2nd Test Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka Day 3: Zimbabwe fighting hard to win this Test
Zimbabwe continued their fightback today against Sri Lanka to win this Test match and level the series
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2nd Test Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka Day 2: Zimbabwe have the edge at close of play
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