2nd ODI of the Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2024 has Sri Lanka taking on Zimbabwe at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on 8th January 2024 at 02:30 PM IST.
SL vs ZIM (Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe), 2nd ODI - Match Information
Match: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI
Date: 8th January 2024
Time: 02:30 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 221 runs. The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo is a balanced 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 is expected to be around 27.1 °C with 83% humidity. 2.86 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
SL vs ZIM, Head to Head
In the 62 matches played between these 2 teams, 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. Bowler of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charith Asalanka | 3 | 91 | 18.2 | 5 | 1 | 0, 11, 16, 0, 64 | 4, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 5 | 316 | 63.2 | 0 | 0 | 73, 90, 16, 135, 2 | - |
| Tinashe Kamunhukamwe | 5 | 151 | 30.2 | 0 | 0 | 1, 8, 50, 21, 71 | - |
- Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a Left Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches Charith Asalanka has scored 91 runs at an average of 18.2 per match.
- Pathum Nissanka Silva
Pathum Nissanka is a Batter and has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 73, 90, 16, 135, 2 runs at an average of 63.2 per match.
- Tinashe Stephen Kamunhukamwe
Tinashe Kamunhukamwe is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Tinashe Kamunhukamwe has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 151 runs at an average of 30.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | 3 | 1 | 0.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 3, 0, 1 |
| Richard Ngarava | 3 | 3 | 0.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0.4 | 1, 0, 4, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
- Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
Dilshan Madushanka is a Bowler and has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Dilshan Madushanka bowls left-arm fast medium and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 0, 0, 3, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 0.8. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Richard Ngarava
Richard Ngarava is a Bowler and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Richard Ngarava is a left-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4.
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana is a Bowler and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is an off break Bowler and in the recent 3 matches Maheesh Theekshana has taken 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 0.4.
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 | 39 | 7.8 | 0 | 0 | 37, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Ryan Burl | 3 | 149 | 29.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 38, 52, 0, 0, 59 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 3 | 29 | 5.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 28 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
- Sikandar Raza Butt
Sikandar Raza is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches Sikandar Raza has scored 39 runs at an average of 7.8 per match.
- Ryan Ponsonby Burl
Ryan Burl is an All Rounder and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.7 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a Left Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 149 runs averaging 29.8 per match.
- Madagamagamage Dasun Shanaka
Dasun Shanaka is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Dasun Shanaka has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.2. He bowls right-arm medium and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | 3 | 1 | 0.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 3, 0, 1 |
| Charith Asalanka | 3 | 91 | 18.2 | 5 | 1 | 0, 11, 16, 0, 64 | 4, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 5 | 316 | 63.2 | 0 | 0 | 73, 90, 16, 135, 2 | - |
| Sikandar Raza | 3 | 39 | 7.8 | 0 | 0 | 37, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Kusal Mendis | 4 | 60 | 12 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 15, 13, 32, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
- Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
Dilshan Madushanka is a Bowler and has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Dilshan Madushanka is a left-arm fast medium Bowler and in the last 3 matches he has taken 0, 0, 3, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 0.8. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka is a Batter and has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Charith Asalanka is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 3 matches he has scored 91 runs averaging 18.2 per match.
- Pathum Nissanka Silva
Pathum Nissanka is a Batter and has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 5 matches Pathum Nissanka has scored 73, 90, 16, 135, 2 runs averaging 63.2 per match.
- Sikandar Raza Butt
Sikandar Raza can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches Sikandar Raza has scored 37, 0, 2, 0, 0 runs averaging 7.8 per match.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. He is a top order Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 4 matches this player has scored 60 runs at an average of 12 per match.
SL vs ZIM Squad Information
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Dasun Shanaka, Akila Dananjaya, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sahan Arachchige, Wanindu Hasaranga, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pramod Madushan, Pathum Nissanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dilshan Madushanka and Shevon Daniel
Zimbabwe (ZIM) Squad: Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Luke Jongwe, Ryan Burl, Tapiwa Mufudza, Wellington Masakadza, Joylord Gumbie, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Richard Ngarava, Milton Shumba, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Faraz Akram, Blessing Muzarabani, Tony Munyonga and Clive Madande
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Mendis and Joylord Gumbie
Batters: Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Craig Ervine and Takudzwanashe Kaitano
All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza and Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Dilshan Madushanka, Richard Ngarava, Maheesh Theekshana and Dushmantha Chameera
Captain: Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
Vice-Captain: Maheesh Theekshana
SL vs ZIM (Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe), 2nd ODI Preview
Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have played 1 match in the series,
Both teams last played against each other in the Super Sixes - Match 4 of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, 2023 where Maheesh Theekshana scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 148 match fantasy points while Sean Williams topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Zimbabwe with 72 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Last Match Scorecard) played by Sri Lanka against Zimbabwe, Match Abandoned. The top fantasy player for Sri Lanka was Charith Asalanka who scored 128 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Sri Lanka, Match Abandoned. The top fantasy player for Zimbabwe was Faraz Akram who scored 62 fantasy points.