In this article, we are going to discuss all about the SL vs ZIM 2nd T20I Dream11 Prediction Team and the probable chances of which team will win. We’ll also discuss the pitch report for this stadium and will also look at the best captain and vice-captain choices for the Dream11 Fantasy Team.
Sri Lanka will be squaring off against Zimbabwe in the second T20I of the three-match series at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The first T20 between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe was a thrilling contest where the result came out on the last ball of the match. Earlier, Zimbabwe were asked to bat first after losing the toss. Zimbabwe posted a good-looking total of 143/5 in 20 overs after Sikandar Raza smashed 62-run off 42 balls with five fours and two sixes. Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga scalped two wickets each for Sri Lanka, while Dushmantha Chameera picked up a wicket.
In the chase, Sri Lanka lost Pathum Nissanka quite early for just two runs. However, Angelo Mathews’ experience helped them come out of a tough situation. Mathews went on to score 46 off 38, but he received good support from former skipper Dasun Shanaka, who scored 26* off 18 and helped to get victory on the last ball of the game. After an impressive inning of 62-run, Captain Sikandar Raza was also impressive with the ball. He picked up three wickets after conceding just 13 runs in four overs. Blessing Muzarabani picked up two wickets, while Richard Ngarva and Wellington Masakadza picked up a wicket each.
SL vs ZIM Match Details
- Match: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka
- Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo
- Date & Time: 16 Jan 2024, Tue, 7:00 PM IST
- Live Broadcast and Streaming: Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV and FanCode
- Injured Players: No one
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. The average first-innings score of 134 indicates the slowness of the wicket in Colombo. Similar things can be expected in the second T20I. Hence, the team that wins the toss should bat second.
Colombo Weather Report
Clear skies with less chances of rainfall.
SL vs Zim: Head-to-Head Records
With this victory, Sri Lanka have taken a 4-0 lead in the head-to-head record against Zimbabwe in T20Is.
In Last Five Matches :-
- Sri Lanka won by 3 wickets with 0 balls remaining (14-Jan-2024)
- Sri Lanka won by 82 runs (18-Sep-2012)
- Sri Lanka won by 14 runs (D/L method)(03-May-2010)
- Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets with 6 balls remaining (10-Oct-2008)
SL vs Zim Dream11 Prediction: Player Stats
- Batters To Watch (Recent stats)
- Kusal Mendis, SL
- 9 Matches 271 Runs 30.11 Avg. 143.38 SR
- Sikandar Raza, ZIM
- 8 Matches 400 Runs 57.14 Avg 150.94 SR
- Bowlers To Watch (Recent stats)
- Wanindu Hasaranga, SL
- 9 Matches 12 Wkts 7.26 Econ 17.00 SR
- Richard Ngarava, ZIM
- 10 Matches 19 Wkts 6.00 Econ 11.89 SR
SL vs Zim 2nd T20I Dream11 Prediction Team for Today’s Match
- Wicket-keepers: K Mendis, S Samarawickrama
- Batters: P Nissanka, C Asalanka, R Burl, D Shanaka
- All-rounders: S Raza, W Hasaranga, Sean Williamson
- Bowler: M Theekshana, R Ngarava
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Best Choice
- Captain: S Raza
- Vice Captain: W Hasaranga
SL vs Zim 2nd T20I: Probable Playing 11
Sri Lanka (SL): Pathum Nissanka, K Mendis (wk), K Perera, S Samarawickrama, C Asalanka, A Mathews, W Hasaranga (C), D Shanaka, D Chameera, M Theekshana, N Thushara
Zimbabwe (ZIM): TS Kamunhukamwe, CR Ervine, SC Williams, Sikandar Raza (C), RP Burl, Brian Bennett, LM Jongwe, Clive Madande (wk), WP Masakadza, R Ngarava, B Muzarabani
SL vs Zim Match Prediction: Who Will Win today’s match?
After analyzing the recent performances and head-to-head records, it will be tough for Zimbabwe to beat Sri Lanka in their own conditions. So we predict a win for Sri Lanka in the second game.