Watch the highlights of Ajantha Mendis 6-8 vs Zimbabwe - The opening match of the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 International cricket tournament between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota on September 18, 2012.
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| Ajantha Mendis recorded best ever T20I bowling figures © Associated Press |
Sri Lankan mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis claimed a career-best bowling figure of 6 for 8 against Zimbabwe in the opening match of a ICC World Twenty20.
* Ajantha Mendis' 6 for 8 was the best bowling figures in T20 international cricket history, surpassing his own record of 6 for 16 against Australia in 2011. Mendis' figures are also the best ever in the World T20.
* Ajantha Mendis named Player of the match for record-breaking bowling figure of 6-wicket haul for 8-runs in 4-overs including two maidens.
* Ajantha Mendis' 6 for 8 was the best bowling figures in T20 international cricket history, surpassing his own record of 6 for 16 against Australia in 2011. Mendis' figures are also the best ever in the World T20.
* Ajantha Mendis named Player of the match for record-breaking bowling figure of 6-wicket haul for 8-runs in 4-overs including two maidens.
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