ODI series between Zimbabwe And Sri Lanka Harare begins at the Sports Club on Friday (August 29), in which visitors enter as a clear favorite. Hall as recently strongly supported, a major head-to-head record, and a well-round squad, Sri Lanka will be looking to start on the front leg.
Sri Lanka has won four of the last five ODIs against Zimbabwe, often explaining the margin. Her batting unit is seen in Prime Touch under the leadership of Captain. Chirith asanka And reliable Kamindu MendisBoth are capable of anchoring the innings or transferring gear quickly. On bowling front, spin threatened Mahesh Thekshana And their disciplined motion options provide a balance that makes them dangerous in all situations.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe faces a difficult battle. Their dependence on experienced campaigners Craig erwin And Scene Williams It is well known, but the questions are about their depth. Disinfertility, especially with the bat, hurt him in the recent series. If Zimbabwe has to compete on equal terms, young players will need to take steps.
Zim vs SL, 1 ODI: Match details
- date and time: 29 August; 1:00 PM IST/ 7:30 AM GMT/ 9:30 AM Local
- venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Zim vs SL: Head-to-head record in Odis
Played matches: 64 | Zimbabwe won: 12 | Sri Lanka won: 49 | No result: 03
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
Harare Sports Club has long been known for its balanced surface, a pitch that is interested in both batsmen and bowlers while continuously developed during an ODI. This is a basis where speed can quickly shift, making every stage of the game important.
In the initial 10 to 15 overs, quick bowlers are in business. The pitch offered the seam movement and an unexpected bounce, which makes life difficult for the top-order batsmen. Here the New-Ball Mantra often sets tone, in which the initial wickets shape the rest of the competition.
As soon as the surface resides, the batting becomes more comfortable. The ball comes well on the bat, allowing stroke-makers to express themselves. This is usually the period when teams look to make strong partnerships and pursue the scoring rate.
But the challenge returns to the later stages. The pitch moves at a slow pace, bringing the spinners into the game. They catch and turn, forcing batsmen in risky shots. The chasing teams are often struggled at this stage, as stroke-making pressure becomes rapidly difficult.
Zim vs SL, 1 ODI: Proportional XI of both teams
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Ben Curan, Craig Erwin (C), Wesley Madhavre, Sikander Raza, Scene Williams, Brendon Taylor (WK), Richard Narav, Namain Nyamhuri, Ashirwad Mizarabani, Traver Gwandu
Sri Lanka: Patham Nisanka, Nishana Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asanka (C), Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadera Samarvikram, Vanindu Hasranga, Mahesh Thekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana
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Zim vs SL, 1 ODI: Today’s match predicted
Case 1:
- Zimbabwe first wins toss and bats
- Zim Powerplay Score: 40-50
- Zim Total Score: 230-250
Case 2:
- Sri Lanka win the first toss and bats
- SL Powerplay Score: 60-70
- SL Total Score: 270-290
Match Results: Sri Lanka to win the competition.
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