In this article, we are going to discuss all about the SL vs ZIM 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction Team and the probable chances of which team will win. We’ll also discuss the weather condition along with a pitch report for this stadium and will also look at the probable playing 11 of both teams.
The second match of the three-game ODI series between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe is going to be played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday, January 8. The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe was washed out by the annoying rain. Before the first ODI was rained out, Asalanka and Madushanka put Sri Lanka on top. Asalanka played a fantastic innings of 101 off 95 before being run out. Also, Mendis and Samarawickrama added crucial runs for their team and set the target of 273/9 for Zimbabwe.
In response, Zimbabwe’s batting was not as good as we expected as they lost their two wickets on the score of 12. Madushanka removed opener T. Kamunhukamwe and captain C. Ervine for ducks on the score of 1 and 5 respectively. After these incidents it was looking like Zimbabwe might have lost this match but Rain saved them. Then, let’s see what happens in the second ODI. Will Sri Lanka Show their dominance or Zimbabwe will fight back?
SL vs ZIM 2nd ODI Match Details
- Match: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, Zimbabwe’s tour of Sri Lanka 2024
- Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Date & Time: Monday, January 8, 2:30 PM
- Live Broadcast and Streaming: Fancode
R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo typically favors bowlers, especially to spinners and slow bowlers. The pitch will offer turn and grip. So batting is expected to be challenging on this surface and the batters will need to spend some time. Hence, the team that wins the toss should bat second. Also Read: THU vs SCO Dream11 Prediction, Pitch Report, Player Stats, H2H, Captain & Vice-Captain, Fantasy Cricket Tips and More
Records and Stats Of Colombo Stadium:-
- ODI Matches played: 147
- Matches won by teams batting first: 80
- Matches won by teams batting second: 57
- Matches tied: 0
- Matches abandoned: 8
- Highest team total: 375/5 – India vs. Sri Lanka, 2017
- Lowest team total: 50 – Sri Lanka vs. India, 2023
- Highest successful run-chase: 292/4 – Sri Lanka vs. Australia, 2022
Colombo Weather Report
The forecast is not good, as there is a prediction of rain for the whole week in Colombo.
SL vs Zim 2nd ODI Head-to-Head Records In ODI
- Matches Played – 63
- Sri Lanka won – 47
- Zimbabwe won – 12
- NR – 4
SL vs ZIM 2nd ODI: Player Stats
- Batters To Watch (recent matches)
- Sadeera Samarawickrama, SL
- 10 Matches 414 Runs 51.75 Avg. 104.54 SR
- Pathum Nissanka, SL
- 10 Matches 389 Runs 43.22 Avg 89.83 SR
- Sikandar Raza, ZIM
- 10 Matches 379 Runs 47.38 Avg. 110.81 SR
- Joylord Gumbie, ZIM
- 9 Matches 270 Runs 30.00 Avg 63.92 SR
- Bowlers To Watch (recent matches)
- Dilshan Madushanka, SL
- 10 Matches 23 Wkts 6.54 Econ 20.95 SR
- Maheesh Theekshana, SL
- 8 Matches 6 Wkts 5.36 Econ 71.33 SR
- Sikandar Raza, ZIM
- 9 Matches 9 Wkts. 4.7 Econ 44.00 SR
- Richard Ngarava, ZIM
- 8 Matches 13 Wkts. 4.92 Econ 29.00 SR
SL vs Zim 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction Team for Today’s Match
- Wicket-keepers: K Mendis, S Samarawickrama
- Batters: T Kamunhukamwe, C Asalanka, R Burl, C Ervine
- All-rounders: S Raza, D Shanaka
- Bowler: D Madushanka, M Theekshana, R Ngarava
SL vs Zim Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Best Choice
- Captain: K Mendis/S Raza
- Vice Captain: C Ervin/C Asalanka
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe: Probable Playing 11
Sri Lanka (SL): Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis (c), Janith Liyanage, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sahan Arachchige, Dushmantha Chameera, Jeffrey Vandersay, Avishka Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Dasun Shanaka, Mahesh Theekshana.
Zimbabwe (ZIM): Ryan Burl, Craig Ervine (c), Clive Madande, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Faraz Akram, Sikandar Raza, Richard Ngarava, Milton Shumba, Blessing Muzarabani, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Tapiwa Mufudza.
SL vs Zim: Injury and Availability News
Wanindu Hasaranga is still recovering from hamstring surgery and might not play this match. Pathum Nissanka, replaced by Shevon Daniel, was ruled out of Zimbabwe ODIs with suspected dengue.
SL vs Zim Match Prediction: Who Will Win today’s match?
After analyzing the recent performances and head-to-head records, the chances of victory are going in favor of Sri Lanka. Also, it is Sri Lanka’s home ground and the Colombo pitch is always favorable for spinners as well as fast bowlers, especially with new ball. Apart from this, Sri Lanka has a 78-41 win-loss record in ODIs hosted at the R. Premadasa Stadium. Also, Sri Lanka have in-form batters and bowlers like Asalanka, Mendis, Madhushanka and Teekshana. But, there is a shortage of such batters and bowlers in Zimbabwe except for all-rounder Sikander Raza and captain C Ervine. So, Sri Lanka can win this match.
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