Watch the highlights of Ajantha Mendis 6-8 vs Zimbabwe - ICC World Twenty20 International tournament of the 1st T20I match played between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota in 18th September 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 first match of a 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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