Chamu Chibhabha scored a patient 18 before falling LBW to Nuwan Pradeep.

Sri Lanka enjoyed a great bowling performance and despite a 47 from Peter Moor, Zimbabwe managed only 154.

Tinashe Panyangara made a return to international cricket after recovering from injury and picked up the wicket of Niroshan Dickwella.

Senior batsman Sean Williams was stumped Pathirana as Zimbabwe slipped to 29 for 4 in the 11th over.

Graeme Cremer lost a crucial toss and his batsmen had the more difficult of batting conditions to contend with.

Dhananjaya De Silva (L) was unbeaten on 78 as Sri Lanka chased down the target in 24.3 overs.

Niroshan Dickwella scored a brisk 41 as Sri Lanka pushed for a bonus-point victory.