SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction For 2nd Test of Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka 2024 at R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today With Stats, Pitch Report, Playing XI, Ground Stats & Player Record of Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka, 2024 For 1st ODI at R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo
SL vs ZIM: Zimbabwe will lock horns against Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI of the Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka, 2024 on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Sri Lanka ended the ODI World Cup last year in second-to-last place, managing only two victories in nine matches. The newly formed selection committee has implemented substantial alterations to the squad that participated in the tournament.
Kusal Perera and Dhananjaya de Silva didn’t make the cut for the team while Wanindu Hasaranga is in, but he’s on standby pending his recovery from hamstring surgery. Kusal Mendis is now the captain, with Charith Asalanka acting as his deputy.
Zimbabwe, on the other hand, faced off against Ireland in a three-match ODI series, coming out on the losing end with a 2-0 score. Craig Ervine is back, taking up the captain’s role. Unfortunately, Sean Williams is sidelined due to a side injury from the second T20I against Ireland last month.
Here’s your comprehensive guide for the SL vs ZIM match with all the necessary information, including match details, pitch report, probable playing 11 and squads of Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, player records, stats, and Dream11 predictions for the fantasy teams of 1st ODI of the Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka, 2024.
SL vs ZIM Match Details
- Match: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI
- Date: Saturday, January 6, 2024
- Time: 2:30 PM (IST) | 9:00 AM (GMT) | 2:30 PM (Local)
- Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Pitch Report For SL vs ZIM, 1st ODI
The R Premadasa Stadium pitch in Colombo is a batting paradise, offering initial support for pacers and later opportunities for spinners. Batters can cash in on this surface, especially in the second innings due to dew. The toss-winning captain should consider bowling first and aiming for a successful chase in the second innings.
Pitch Stats of R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo For SL vs ZIM, 1st ODI
- Total matches: 161
- Matches won batting first: 88
- Matches won bowling first: 63
- Average 1st Inns scores: 232
- Average 2nd Inns scores: 191
- Highest total recorded: 243/5 (20 Ov) by NZ vs WI
- Lowest total recorded: 90/10 (19.4 Ov) by WIW vs NZW
- Highest score chased: 117/1 (12.2 Ov) by NZW vs RSAW
- Lowest score defended: 124/5 (20 Ov) by NZW vs WIW
Probable Playing XI For SL vs ZIM, 1st ODI
Sri Lanka Playing XI
Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (C), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka.
Zimbabwe Playing XI
Joylord Gumbie, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Craig Ervine (C), Milton Shumba, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.
Stats of Sri Lanka & Zimbabwe Form in Last 5 Matches
SL Form
ZIM Form
SL vs ZIM Captaincy Picks For 1st ODI Between Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe
- Sikandar Raza
- Dilshan Madushanka
- Wanindu Hasaranga
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For 1st ODI
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – Fantasy Team 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Batters: Craig Ervine, Ryan Burl, Charith Asalanka
- All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage
- Bowlers: Richard Ngarava, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
- Captain: Sikandar Raza
- Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – Fantasy Team 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Craig Ervine, Ryan Burl, Charith Asalanka
- All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage
- Bowlers: Richard Ngarava, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
- Captain: Dilshan Madushanka
- Vice-Captain: Sikandar Raza
SL vs ZIM Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.
SL vs ZIM 1st ODI Live Streaming and Broadcast, Where to Watch?
- Online Streaming: Fancode
Disclaimer: The composition of this fantasy team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and intuition, this team is offered as a reference for your fantasy game selection and serves as an example. Keep the mentioned points in mind when forming your fantasy team and exercise your own judgment.
