Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI - Who will win today's ZIM vs SL match?

Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will face each other in the first ODI on Friday at Harare Sports Club.

Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI - Who will win today's ZIM vs SL match? (Image Source: Google)

ZIM vs SL 1st ODI, Cricket Tips: Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka are all set to take on each other as they will lock horns in three T20Is and two ODIs. It will commence at 1 PM IST on Friday afternoon, taking place at Harare Sports Club.

Both teams are set to try out a few new faces. Zimbabwe have not enjoyed much success in the last 6-7 months. But can they change their fortunes?

Sri Lanka are also looking to give some youngsters better exposure. They will be looking to get a win and start the tour on a positive note. There are only two ODIs, and a win here will be crucial.

ZIM vs SL: Match Details

• Date: August 29 (Friday)
• Time: 1 PM IST
• Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

ZIM vs SL: Live Streaming Details

There is no direct channel or network to watch the ZIM vs SL ODI series on Indian TV channels. Fans can still watch the game through the FanCode mobile app or website with a nominal fee.

ZIM vs SL: Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Total Matches: 64
• Zimbabwe: 12
• Sri Lanka: 49
• No Result: 3

ZIM vs SL: Ground Pitch Report

The surface at Harare Sports Club is a bowling-friendly wicket. It has turn and early movement. In the first innings, pacers can use the early moisture, and later in the second innings, the dry surface will bring spinners into play.

ZIM vs SL: Possible XIs

Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Craig Ervine ©, Ben Curran, Sikandar Raza, Brendan Taylor, Clive Madande (wk), Richard Ngarava, Trevor Gwandu, Blessing Muzarabani, Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza

Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dhananjaya de Silva, Nishan Madushka, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka

ZIM vs SL: Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter: Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka)

Pathum Nissanka is expected to do well because of the form he is in. He has 403 runs in 8 ODIs in 2025 with two centuries and two half-centuries.

Probable Best Bowler: Asitha Fernando (Sri Lanka)

Asitha Fernando will be the one to watch out for. If Sri Lanka bowl first, he will be very difficult to face because of the movement he gets with the new ball.

Today's Match Prediction: Zimbabwe's recent form is poor, and they have lacked performances with the bat. Hence, we back Sri Lanka to win this game.

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