New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- Sri Lanka scripted a five-wicket win in the second ODI against Zimbabwe to clinch the two-match ODI series in Harare on Sunday.

The triumph marked the end of a six-year-long drought for the island nation, with the 2-0 series win being their first away from home in ODIs since 2019. Sri Lanka's previous victory away from home had come against Scotland, as per the ICC.

Starring in the series decider for the visitors was Pathum Nissanka, who scored his seventh ODI ton to lay the foundation for a win.

Opening up on his knock post-match, Nissanka stated, "It has been a little while since I have been among the runs in one-day internationals, so I am glad I was able to score some here. I wanted to do well for the team, an...