Zimbabwe batsman Chamunorwa Chibhabha (L) walks off the field after loosing his wicket during the opening match of an ODI series Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe in Harare, on November 14 2016.
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Herath spins Sri Lanka towards Zimbabwe sweep
De Silva made his highest ODI score off 75 balls as his side reached their target in less than half the allocated time after Zimbabwe were bowled out for 154 in 41.3 overs.
Niroshan Dickwella made 41 in the other significant contribution as Sri Lanka compiled 155 for two in 24.3 overs.
Herath inspires Sri Lanka to 257 runs victory over Zimbabwe
Earlier, the visiting seamers scythed through the top order to leave Zimbabwe 50 for six before Peter Moor (47) and captain Graeme Cremer (31 not out) fought back.
Sri Lanka meet West Indies at the same Harare Sports Club venue on Wednesday while Zimbabwe's next game is against West Indies in Bulawayo on Saturday.
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