/ 26 January 1998

Flower ton gives Zim hope

MONDAY, 2.30PM:

ZIMBABWEAN opener Grant Flower scored his first century in one-day cricket to take Zimbabwe to an imposing total of 281 for six in their third and final one-day international against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Monday.

Flower, who was dropped twice by Sanath Jayasuriya on two and 18, made full use of his chances to chalk up 112, including nine fours, off 138 balls.

Before being caught by Kalpage, Flower also featured in a partnership of 144 with his brother Andy, who made 68 off 70 balls, with five fours.

Sri Lanka innings to follow.