Zim sent packing

HAMBATONTA — There were no nasty surprises for South Africa as they thrashed neighbours Zimbabwe by 10 wickets, with 7,2 overs to spare, in their ICC World T20 cricket match at Hambantota last night.

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It was pros against amateurs as Craig Ervine (37 off 40) was the only batsman to score more than 15 in Zimbabwe’s total of 83 for eight. South Africa overhauled a modest target with 7,2 overs to spare as Richard Levi helped himself to an unbeaten 50 while Hashim Amla had 32.

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