The second game of the three-match ODI series of Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe (SL vs ZIM) will be played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Monday (8 January).
The series-opener ended with no result as the series is still running in level (0-0). During the first ODI of the series, after Sri Lanka scored 273/9 in 50 overs, Zimbabwe were 12/2 in four overs before rain stopped the game.
SL vs ZIM Match Overview
Match: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe (SL vs ZIM)
Format: ODI
Series: 3-match ODI series
Series Current Status: Level at 0-0
Match No: 2nd
Match Date: 8 January, 2024 (Monday)
Official Starting Time: 14:30 local time
Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Live Streaming (in India): Sony Ten 5, Sony Ten 5 HD TV, SonyLIV and FanCode
SL vs ZIM Weather Forecast
According to World Weather Online, there is a high chance of rain interruption during the match time. The game-time temperatures can be about 28°C-26°C.
SL vs ZIM Pitch Report
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, hosted the series opener, where the second innings was interrupted by rain and ended with no result. In seven matches in 2023, five experienced successful defending results, and the other two saw the winning for the chasing teams.
SL vs ZIM Toss prediction:
Won the toss and bowl first
SL vs ZIM Predicted XIs
Sri Lanka Predicted XI: Kusal Mendis (C & wk), Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Sahan Arachchige, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka
Zimbabwe Predicted XI: Takudzawanshe Kaitano, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Craig Ervine (C), Milton Shumba, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Faraz Akram, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tapiwa Mufudza
SL vs ZIM Top Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Craig Ervine, Charith Asalanka
All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Dilshan Madushanka, Richard Ngarava
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Suggestion 1: Sikandar Raza (Captain); Kusal Mendis (vice-captain)
Suggestion 2: Dilshan Madushanka (Captain); Charith Asalanka (vice-captain)
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Team Suggestion No 1:
Wicketkeeper(s): K Mendis (vc), S Samarawickrama
Batters: C Ervine, R Burl, C Asalanka
All-rounder(s): S Raza (C), W Hasaranga
Bowlers: R Ngarava, B Muzarabani, M Theekshana, D Madushanka
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Team Suggestion No 2:
Wicketkeeper(s): K Mendis, S Samarawickrama
Batters: C Ervine, R Burl, C Asalanka (vc)
All-rounder(s): D Shanaka, S Raza
Bowlers: D Chameera, R Ngarava, B Muzarabani, D Madushanka (C)
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Team Top 4 Backups:
F Akram, A Fernando, T Kamunhukamwe, T Kaitano
SL vs ZIM Match Prediction:
Hosts Sri Lanka are the favorites to win this match against Zimbabwe.
