Zimbabwe are on tour of Sri Lanka for the ODI and T20I series. However, the tour didn't start well, as the first ODI game between the two teams ended without a result due to rain. Sri Lanka were in a winning position, and they would have won the game.
Chasing 274, Zimbabwe were at 12/2 in 4 fours. However, now two games are left, and the second match will be played on Monday, January 8, at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Sri Lanka will be confident, while Zimbabwe need to work on some areas.
SL vs ZIM: Match Details
Date: 08 January 2024 (Monday)
Time: 02:30 pm I.S.T.
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
SL vs ZIM: Head-to-Head
Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have played a total of 62 matches in the 50-over format. The Sri Lankan team have dominated most of the time and won 47 games, while Zimbabwe have ended as the winner in 12 games and three matches have ended with no result.
SL vs ZIM: Live Streaming Details
The telecast of the second ODI between the two teams will be available on the Sony Ten 5 and Sony Ten 5 HD channels. To watch the match digitally, fans can switch to the FanCode Mobile app and website.
SL vs ZIM: Pitch Report
The pitch at Premadasa Stadium has helped spinners a lot. This is a spin-to-win venue. Batters will also find it a bit hard initially, but they can play the shots once they settle down. It will be difficult to chase here.
SL vs ZIM: Predicted XI
Sri Lanka: Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Sahan Arachchige, Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dilshan Madushanka
Zimbabwe: Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Craig Ervine (c), Milton Shumba, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Faraz Akram, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tapiwa Mufudza
SL vs ZIM: Dream11 Team
Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama
Batters: Craig Ervine, Ryan Burl, Pathum Nissanka (Vice Captain)
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza (Captain), Dasun Shanaka
Bowlers: B Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Mahesh Theeekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
Dream11 Prediction: Sri Lanka were close to win in the first game before the rain arrived. Hence we back them to win in the second match