Sri Lanka are 284 runs behind Zimbabwe after two days of the second Test match between the teams in Harare.
Zimbabwe can afford to have hope of squaring the series with Sri Lanka after Sean Williams' century on day one of the second Test.
Vernon Philander's international career ended in disappointment against England, which was a source of frustration for Faf du Plessis.
England captain Joe Root was encouraged by a series win in South Africa that saw a host of young players make key contributions.
Mark Wood took four wickets in the second innings as England defeated South Africa to seal the series with a day to spare.
No play was possible between Pakistan and Bangladesh on Monday, with Babar Azam's hosts winning the T20I series 2-0.
The Brisbane Heat's season came to an end on Monday after a defeat to the Melbourne Renegades led by Aaron Finch and Mohammad Nabi.
England stayed on course for victory in the fourth Test and a 3-1 series success as the tourists set South Africa a record run chase target.
Vernon Philander's Test career is heading towards an unsatisfactory conclusion, the Proteas star fined on Sunday and struggling with injury.
South Africa will need to complete a world-record run chase to avoid defeat in the fourth Test with England.