Match Details -SL vs ZIM:
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Match: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I Match, Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka 2024
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Date and Time: January 16, 01:30 pm GMT / 07:00 pm IST / 07:30 pm BD
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Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
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Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka has a considerable advantage in terms of experience at this venue, having already won two ODIs and one T20I against Zimbabwe earlier this month. While two of those games were closely contested, Sri Lanka’s familiarity with the conditions makes them the favored team for this match.
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe, despite coming close to securing their first win of the tour on Sunday, has struggled to break their winless streak in T20Is away from home. Additionally, they haven’t beaten Sri Lanka in this format at any venue. Although Zimbabwe has players capable of influencing the game, it will be a challenging task for them to level the series at 1-1.
SL vs ZIM Possible Playing XI:
Sri Lanka: Wanindu Hasaranga (Captain), Kusal Mendis (Wicket-Keeper), Kusal Perera, Angelo Mathews, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Akila Dananjaya, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana.
Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (Captain), Milton Shumba, Clive Madande (Wicket-Keeper), Craig Ervine, Ryan Burl, Carl Mumba, Luke Jongwe, Tony Munyonga, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Ainsely Ndlovu.
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Fantasy Team
Captain: Angelo Mathews
Vice-Captain: Sikandar Raza
Ryan Burl, S Samarawickrama, Craig Ervine, Pathum Nissanka, C Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sean Williams, D Madhushanka, Richard Ngarava.
SL vs ZIM Head-To-Head Records in T20I
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Stats |
Match |
SL Won |
ZIM Won |
NR |
Tie |
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Overall |
4 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Recent 5 Matches |
4 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SL vs ZIM Win Prediction
Despite Zimbabwe putting up a commendable fight in the previous match, Sri Lanka’s experience and home advantage are likely to play a crucial role. With the series currently 1-0 in Sri Lanka’s favor, they will be motivated to secure another win and seal the series victory. Our prediction is for Sri Lanka to come out on top in the 2nd T20 and go 2-0 up in the series.
SL vs ZIM Toss Prediction
The recent trend at the R Premadasa Stadium suggests that the team fielding first has an advantage, winning all of the last five T20Is at the venue. Hence, it’s likely that both captains will opt to field first if they win the toss in this match.
SL vs ZIM Pitch Report
The pitch at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is known for being low and offering assistance to spinners. The wicket tends to get slower as the game progresses. A first innings score of 150 or more is considered competitive and should be enough to give the team a good chance of winning the match.
SL vs ZIM Weather Report
The weather conditions for Tuesday evening in Colombo are expected to be clear with temperatures in the mid-twenties. Additionally, there will be high humidity throughout the match, providing a typical subcontinental playing environment.
Venue Information
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Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium
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City: Colombo
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Capacity: 35,000
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Ends: Khettarama End, Scoreboard End
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Hosts to: Sri Lanka
ZIM vs IRE Squad:
Sri Lanka Squad: Kusal Mendis (C), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Janith Liyanage,Sadeera Samarawickrama,Charith Asalanka, Sahan Arachchige, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Pramod Madushan, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jeffrey Vandersay, Akila Dananjaya.
Zimbabwe Squad: Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Craig Ervine, Trevor Gwandu, Luke Jongwe, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brandon Mavuta, Carl Mumba, Tony Munyonga, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Sean Williams, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Wellington Masakadza.
