1st T20I of the Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka, 3 T20I Series, 2024 has Sri Lanka taking on Zimbabwe. The match will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on 14th January 2024 at 07:00 PM IST.
SL vs ZIM (Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe), 1st T20I - Match Information
Match: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I
Date: 14th January 2024
Time: 07:00 PM IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
SL vs ZIM, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 141 runs. The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Temperature will hover around 25.58 °C and humidity is expected to be around 75%. Winds at a speed of 4.05 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
SL vs ZIM, Head to Head
In the 3 matches played between these 2 teams, Sri Lanka has won all their matches. Zimbabwe do not have a good record against Sri Lanka. Based on our analysis and trends, We predict that Sri Lanka will win this match. Sri Lanka Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Batters have earned the most fantasy points for Zimbabwe.
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett | 4 | 28 | 5.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 27, 0, 0, 1, 24 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 0 | 0 | 32, 2, 8, 20, 6 | - |
| Charith Asalanka | 5 | 85 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 55, 0, 4, 22, 4 | - |
- Brian John Bennett
Brian Bennett is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 7.1. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 4 matches Brian Bennett has scored 28 runs at an average of 5.6 per match.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 68 runs at an average of 13.6 per match.
- Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka is a Batter and has an average of 24 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.8 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Charith Asalanka is a top order Left Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches he has scored 85 runs at an average of 17 per match.
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwan Thushara | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1.8 | - | 1, 2, 0, 4, 2 |
| Richard Ngarava | 4 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 0, 5, 0 | 1, 2, 2, 0, 2 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 28 | 5.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 15, 13, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara
Nuwan Thushara is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. Nuwan Thushara bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 5 matches he has taken 1, 2, 0, 4, 2 wickets at an average of 1.8. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 5 matches Nuwan Thushara played here and has taken 4, 0, 0, 0, 3 wickets.
- Richard Ngarava
Richard Ngarava is a Bowler and has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a left-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recent 4 matches this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana is a Bowler and has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Maheesh Theekshana is an off break Bowler and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 0.6. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches.
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | 3 | 83 | 16.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 65, 14, 0, 4 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 67 | 13.4 | 9 | 1.8 | 48, 0, 19, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 6, 1 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 3 | 52 | 10.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 40, 0, 0, 2, 10 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Sikandar Raza Butt
Sikandar Raza is an All Rounder and has an average of 105 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sikandar Raza is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches he has scored 83 runs averaging 16.6 per match.
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 108 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. Wanindu Hasaranga is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches he has scored 48, 0, 19, 0, 0 runs averaging 13.4 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 2, 0, 6, 1 wickets at an average of 1.8 per match. Wanindu Hasaranga has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 9 wickets.
- Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is an All Rounder and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches Dhananjaya de Silva has scored 52 runs averaging 10.4 per match.
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SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | 3 | 83 | 16.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 65, 14, 0, 4 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 67 | 13.4 | 9 | 1.8 | 48, 0, 19, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 6, 1 |
| Nuwan Thushara | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1.8 | - | 1, 2, 0, 4, 2 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 3 | 52 | 10.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 40, 0, 0, 2, 10 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Richard Ngarava | 4 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 0, 5, 0 | 1, 2, 2, 0, 2 |
- Sikandar Raza Butt
Sikandar Raza is an All Rounder and has an average of 105 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 83 runs at an average of 16.6 per match.
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. Wanindu Hasaranga has an average of 108 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 67 runs averaging 13.4 per match. Wanindu Hasaranga is also a handy bowler, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8 per match. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 9 wickets.
- Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara
Nuwan Thushara is a Bowler and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Nuwan Thushara is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches he has taken 1, 2, 0, 4, 2 wickets at an average of 1.8. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 5 matches Nuwan Thushara played here and has taken 7 wickets.
- Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches Dhananjaya de Silva has scored 40, 0, 0, 2, 10 runs averaging 10.4 per match.
- Richard Ngarava
Richard Ngarava is a Bowler and has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He bowls left-arm fast medium and in the recently played 4 matches this player has taken 1, 2, 2, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 1.4.
SL vs ZIM Squad Information
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Angelo Mathews, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushmantha Chameera, Dasun Shanaka, Akila Dananjaya, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Nuwan Thushara, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka and Matheesha Pathirana
Zimbabwe (ZIM) Squad: Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Luke Jongwe, Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, Joylord Gumbie, Carl Mumba, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Ainsley Ndlovu, Richard Ngarava, Milton Shumba, Blessing Muzarabani, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande and Brian Bennett
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Ryan Burl, Charith Asalanka and Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva and Angelo Mathews
Bowlers: Nuwan Thushara, Richard Ngarava and Dushmantha Chameera
Captain: Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
SL vs ZIM (Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe), 1st T20I Preview
In their last 5 games, Zimbabwe have won 3 games and lost 2. Sri Lanka have lost the last 5 games played.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 1 of the ICC World Twenty20, 2012 where Ajantha Mendis scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 192 match fantasy points while Graeme Cremer topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Zimbabwe with 50 match fantasy points.