In this article, we are going to discuss all about the SL vs ZIM 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 best captain and vice-captain choices for the Dream11 Fantasy Team.
The final 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 Thursday, January 11. The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe was washed out by the annoying rain. Also, the second match was interrupted by rain but Sri Lanka won this match by 2 wickets. Zimbabwe while batting first set the target of 208 for the hoster. But, Janith Liyanage’s outstanding performance, scoring 95 runs, played a pivotal role in guiding Sri Lanka towards victory. Meanwhile, Richard Ngarava also displayed brilliance for Zimbabwe with a remarkable 5-wicket spell but couldn’t give victory to his team. Now, let’s see what happens in the third ODI. Will Sri Lanka Show their dominance or Will Zimbabwe fight back and end the series by 2-1?
SL vs ZIM Match Details
- Match: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 3rd 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: R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium Colombo Boundary Length and Seating Capacity
Records and Stats Of Colombo Stadium:-
- ODI Matches played: 148
- Matches won by teams batting first: 80
- Matches won by teams batting second: 58
- Matches tied: 0
- Matches abandoned: 10
- 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.
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe: Head-to-Head Records In ODI
- Matches Played 64
- Sri Lanka won 48
- Zimbabwe won 12
- NR 4
SL vs Zim: Player Stats
- Batters To Watch (recent matches)
- Sadeera Samarawickrama, SL
- 10 Matches 395 Runs 49.38 Avg. 103.94 SR
- Pathum Nissanka, SL
- 8 Matches 332 Runs 47.52 Avg 90.21 SR
- Sikandar Raza, ZIM
- 10 Matches 278 Runs 30.89 Avg. 94.88 SR
- Ryan Burl, ZIM
- 9 Matches 278 Runs 34.75 Avg 87.42 SR
- Bowlers To Watch (recent matches)
- Dilshan Madushanka, SL
- 10 Matches 22 Wkts 5.99 Econ 21.09 SR
- Maheesh Theekshana, SL
- 9 Matches 10 Wkts 5.10 Econ 48.70 SR
- Blessing Muzarabani, ZIM
- 8 Matches 11 Wkts 4.69 Econ 38.18 SR
- Richard Ngarava, ZIM
- 8 Matches 16 Wkts 4.72 Econ 23.93 SR
SL vs Zim Dream11 Prediction Team for Today’s Match
- Wicket-keepers: K Mendis, S Samarawickrama
- Batters: C Asalanka, R Burl, C Ervine
- All-rounders: S Raza, D Shanaka, J Liyanage
- Bowler: D Madushanka, M Theekshana, R Ngarava
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Best Choice
- Captain: K Mendis/ C Asalanka
- Vice Captain: S Raza/ C Ervin
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.
Injury and Availability News
Wanindu Hasaranga is still recovering from hamstring surgery and might not play this match. Pathum Nissanka, replaced by Shevon Daniel, 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 medium fast bowlers. Apart from this, Sri Lanka have a 79-41 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 all-rounder Sikander Raza and captain C Ervine and Richard Ngarava. So, Sri Lanka can win this match.