ZIM vs SL Match Preview

Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will play their third and final ODI of the series on Thursday at the R Premadasa Stadium. After the series’ first match ended in a draw, Sri Lanka won a closely contested second match by two wickets with six balls remaining. Sri Lanka were delighted to win on Monday, but they were overly reliant on lower-order runs, and they will be looking for more from the top half in this ODI. There is still plenty of room for improvement throughout the team as we approach the series’ final match. Zimbabwe improved significantly in the second ODI, and if they can take another step forward in this game, they could win and tie the series at 1-1. They must bat out their entire overs after being bowled out after 44.4 overs on Monday.

ZIM vs SL Match Details

Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka – 3rd ODI

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium – Colombo

Date & Time: 11th January 2024 at 02:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode App

ZIM vs SL Venue Stats

ZIM vs SL Pitch Report

As is customary in Colombo, there will be some turn for the spinners, as well as some movement from the pitch for the pace bowlers. A par score will be less than 300.

ZIM vs SL Weather Report

On Saturday, we can expect cloudy skies throughout the afternoon and evening. The humidity will be high, and rain and thunderstorms will be a constant threat.

ZIM vs SL Last Five Matches

ZIM vs SL Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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ZIM vs SL Probable Playing XIs:

Zimbabwe Probable Playing XIs

Joylord Gumbie (wk), Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Craig Ervine (c), Milton Shumba, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tony Munyonga, Tapiwa Mufudza

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c) (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Sahan Arachchige, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka

Topmost Picks for ZIM vs SL Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Zimbabwe

• Craig Ervine – The captain was the standout performer with the bat for his side on Monday with an innings which included nine fours and one six.
• Richard Ngarava – After being unable to complete his overs in the first game due to cramp, there were doubts about the pacer’s involvement on Monday but he was at full fitness and produced his best ODI figures.

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Kusal Mendis – The captain has scored over 3500 ODI runs in his career since making his debut in 2016. Here at the R Premadasa Stadium he has made only one single figure score from 17 innings.
• Dilashan Madushanka – The left-arm pace bowler continued his brilliant form in this format with figures of 1/24 from seven overs including a maiden on Monday.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for ZIM vs SL Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis(VC), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Joylord Gumbie, Craig Ervine, Ryan Burl, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Sikandar Raza(C), Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Richard Ngarava

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for ZIM vs SL Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Joylord Gumbie, Craig Ervine, Ryan Burl, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Sikandar Raza, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka(C), Richard Ngarava(VC)

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Sikandar Raza, Dilshan Madushanka

Vice-captain – Kusal Mendis, Richard Ngarava

Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis

ZIM vs SL Probable Winners:

Due to the weather in the first ODI on Saturday, this series still has something to play for heading into the final game. Zimbabwe had some really strong moments in the second match and looked like they were going to win it and go ahead 1-0 in the series. However, Sri Lanka has a wealth of experience on their side, and we believe they have enough talent to cross the finish line and win the series 2-0. Considering the team combination, Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.