Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will square off in the first ODI of the two-match series at Harare Sports Club on Friday, August 29. The hosts enter the contest after a disappointing run, having lost the Test series 2-0 against New Zealand and failing to deliver in their home T20I tri-series with New Zealand and South Africa. Zimbabwe will be eager to bounce back and make the most of their home conditions in this fresh challenge.

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Sri Lanka, on the other hand, arrive after hosting Bangladesh in a multi-format tour, where they clinched both the Test and ODI series but fell short in the T20Is. The visitors will aim to carry forward their recent ODI success, though they face a setback with Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of the first ODI. How the side adapts to his absence will be a key factor in determining their performance in the opening clash.

Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI: Live Streaming Details

Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI: Probable Playing XI

Zimbabwe (ZIM):

Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine (c), Clive Madande (wk), Sikandar Raza, Johnathan Campbell, Sean Williams, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu

Sri Lanka (SL):

Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera