MUMBA STARS WITH SIX-WICKET HAUL

Carl Mumba starred with the ball as he claimed six wickets before a poor batting performance by the Zimbabwe Development side left them struggling against their Sri Lankan counterparts, despite another fine innings from Brian Chari, at Harare Sports Club on Tuesday.

The Sri Lankans resumed their first innings on 287 for five wickets in reply to the Zimbabweans’ 349, with Charith Asalanka still there with 100, and Anuk Fernando, the night-watchman, with one.

The total was 346, so the Zimbabweans took a narrow first-innings lead of three runs. Victory is by no means assured after their batting collapses in their first innings, but they must go into the final day as favourites to win.