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ZIM vs SL Match Previews and Cricket Tips

Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Cricket Match Previews

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SL 278/5 (49.3)

ZIM 277/7 (50)

Sri Lanka won by 5 wkts

BatsmanRB4s6sSR
Janith Liyanage* 191620118.75
Kamindu Mendis5210250
BowlersOMRWECO
Blessing Muzarabani* 8.305406.35
Richard Ngarava905325.89

Last Wicket: Charith Asalanka c Brian Bennett b Ngarava 71(61) - 272/5 in 48.5 ov.

Today's Match Live Score

Sri Lanka need 1 run in 4 balls
Sri Lanka Innings 277-5 (49.2 Ov)
Batter
R
B
4s
6s
SR
Pathum Nissanka
c (sub)Madhevere b Ngarava
122
136
16
0
89.71
Nuwanidu Fernando
b Brad Evans
14
27
2
0
51.85
Kusal Mendis (wk)
c Ben Curran b Brad Evans
5
10
0
0
50.00
Sadeera Samarawickrama
c Raza b Ernest Masuku
31
46
2
0
67.39
Charith Asalanka (c)
c Brian Bennett b Ngarava
71
61
7
0
116.39
Janith Liyanage
batting
19
16
2
0
118.75
Kamindu Mendis
batting
4
1
1
0
400.00
Extras
11
 (b 0, lb 4, w 6, nb 1, p 0)
Total
277
 (5 wkts, 49.2 Ov)
Yet to Bat
Maheesh Theekshana , Dushmantha Chameera , Dilshan Madushanka , Asitha Fernando
Fall of Wickets
48-1 (Nuwanidu Fernando, 10.4), 68-2 (Kusal Mendis, 14.2), 146-3 (Sadeera Samarawickrama, 30.1), 236-4 (Pathum Nissanka, 44.3), 272-5 (Charith Asalanka, 48.5)
Bowler
O
M
R
W
NB
WD
ECO
Richard Ngarava
9
0
53
2
0
3
5.90
Blessing Muzarabani
8.2
0
53
0
0
0
6.40
Brad Evans
10
0
54
2
1
1
5.40
Ernest Masuku
5
0
32
1
0
0
6.40
Sikandar Raza
9
0
46
0
0
2
5.10
Sean Williams (c)
8
0
35
0
0
0
4.40
Powerplays
Overs
Runs
Mandatory
0.1-10
45
Zimbabwe Innings 277-7 (50 Ov)
Batter
R
B
4s
6s
SR
Brian Bennett
b Chameera
21
29
2
0
72.41
Ben Curran
c (sub)Pavan Rathnayake b Asitha Fernando
79
95
9
0
83.16
Brendan Taylor
c Chameera b Janith Liyanage
20
37
0
0
54.05
Sean Williams (c)
b Asitha Fernando
20
28
1
1
71.43
Raza
not out
59
55
5
1
107.27
Munyonga
b Dilshan Madushanka
10
13
1
0
76.92
Clive Madande (wk)
b Chameera
36
36
4
0
100.00
Brad Evans
c (sub)Pavan Rathnayake b Chameera
8
5
1
0
160.00
Ngarava
not out
2
2
0
0
100.00
Extras
22
 (b 0, lb 3, w 19, nb 0, p 0)
Total
277
 (7 wkts, 50 Ov)
Yet to Bat
Ernest Masuku , Muzarabani
Fall of Wickets
55-1 (Brian Bennett, 9.4), 116-2 (Brendan Taylor, 23.4), 150-3 (Ben Curran, 31.1), 155-4 (Sean Williams, 31.6), 176-5 (Munyonga, 37.1), 252-6 (Clive Madande, 47.5), 264-7 (Brad Evans, 49.1)
Bowler
O
M
R
W
NB
WD
ECO
Asitha Fernando
9
0
67
2
0
4
7.40
Dilshan Madushanka
10
0
57
1
0
5
5.70
Chameera
10
0
52
3
0
2
5.20
M Theekshana
10
1
45
0
0
6
4.50
Asalanka (c)
4
0
17
0
0
0
4.20
Janith Liyanage
7
0
36
1
0
2
5.10
Powerplays
Overs
Runs
Mandatory
0.1-10
55
Match Info
Match
ZIM vs SL, 2nd ODI, Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe, 2025
Date
Toss
Sri Lanka won the toss and opt to bowl
Time
Venue
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Umpires
Iknow Chabi, Richard Kettleborough
Third Umpire
Forster Mutizwa
Match Referee
Jeff Crowe
Zimbabwe Squad
Playing
Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Brendan Taylor, Sean Williams (c), Sikandar Raza, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande (wk), Brad Evans, Ernest Masuku, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
Bench
Wessly Madhevere, Trevor Gwandu, Johnathan Campbell, Newman Nyamhuri
Support Staff
Justin Sammons, Dion Ebrahim, Charl Langeveldt, Stuart Matsikenyeri
Sri Lanka Squad
Playing
Nuwanidu Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando
Bench
Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Pavan Rathnayake, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Nishan Madushka
Support Staff
Sanath Jayasuriya, Thilina Kandamby, Upul Chandana, Naveed Nawaz

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ZIM vs SL (Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka) Match Details

Match Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka (ZIM vs SL)
League Sri Lanka tour zimbabwe 2025
Date Sunday, 31st August 2025
Time 01:00 PM (IST) - 07:30 AM (GMT)

ZIM vs SL Pitch Report and Todays Weather Report

ZIM vs SL Match Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe

ZIM vs SL Pitch Report: The Pitch at Harare is balanced one, the bowlers do get some swing initially from the surface, however it is considered to be a batting friendly surface.

ZIM vs SL Weather Report: Weather during the match time in Harare, ZW will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 14°C on the match day with 54% humidity and 14.1 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 51% chances of precipitation during the game.

Harare Sports Club Score Records:

Total matches: 198
Batting first won: 89
Bowling first won: 103
1st inn avg score: 230
2nd inn avg score: 196
Highest Total: 408/6
Lowest Total: 35/10
Highest Chased: 328/3
Lowest Defended: 129/3

ZIM vs SL (Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka) Playing 11

Zimbabwe (ZIM) Confirmed Playing XI: 1. Ben Curran, 2. Brian Bennett, 3. Brendan Taylor(WK), 4. Sean Williams, 5. Sikandar Raza, 6. Clive Madande(WK), 7. Tony Munyonga, 8. Brad Evans, 9. Richard Ngarava, 10. Ernest Masuku, 11. Blessing Muzarabani

Sri Lanka (SL) Confirmed Playing XI: 1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Nishan Madushka(WK), 3. Kusal Mendis(WK), 4. Sadeera Samarawickrama(WK), 5. Charith Asalanka(C), 6. Janith Liyanage, 7. Kamindu Mendis, 8. Dushmantha Chameera, 9. Maheesh Theekshana, 10. Asitha Fernando, 11. Dilshan Madushanka

Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka (ZIM vs SL) Match Preview

ZIM vs SL Match Preview: Zimbabwe will lock horns against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka tour zimbabwe 2025 on Sunday, 31 August 2025 at 01:00 PM IST.

Kusal Mendis

Zimbabwe (ZIM) Team Updates

Opening Batters

  • Ben Curran and Brian Bennett will open the innings. Both are very talented players and played many attacking innings in previous matches.

One-Down Batter

  • Brendan Taylor will be the backbone of batting department, if early wickets falls, He settles the innings.

Middle-Order Batters

  • Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza will strengthen the middle order for Zimbabwe.

    Wicketkeeper

    • Wessly Madhevere will do the Wicket Keeping for Zimbabwe.

    Spin Bowlers

    • Sean Williams and Brian Bennett will take care of the spin bowling of his team.

    Pace Bowlers

    • Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani will lead the pace attack of his team. He was the highest score points gainer in the previous match.

    Sri Lanka (SL) Team Updates

    Opening Batters

    • Pathum Nissanka and Nishan Madushka will open the innings. Both are very talented players and played many attacking innings in previous matches.

    One-Down Batter

    • Kusal Mendis will be the backbone of batting department, if early wickets falls, He settles the innings.

    Middle-Order Batters

    • Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka will strengthen the middle order for Sri Lanka.
    • Charith Asalanka will lead the Sri Lanka as a Captain. He is also a good All-Rounder

    Wicketkeeper

    • Nishan Madushka will do the Wicket Keeping for Sri Lanka.

    Spin Bowlers

    • Maheesh Theekshana and Charith Asalanka will take care of the spin bowling of his team.

    Pace Bowlers

    • Asitha Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka will lead the pace attack of his team.

    Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka (ZIM vs SL) Cricket Match Prediction, Team and Tips

    ZIM vs SL Match Prediction: Sri Lanka looks in good form in recent matches, They are the favorites to win the match.

    Toss Prediction, Who will Win the Toss Today?: According to the Possible11 expert toss prediction, ZIM will win the toss and choose to Bowl first.

    ZIM vs SL Sri Lanka tour zimbabwe 2025 Match Expert Advice: Richard Ngarava will be a top multiplier choice for the small leagues. Sean Williams will be a decent choice for the captaincy in the grand leagues.

    ZIM vs SL Head to Head

    ZIM vs SL Head to Head Records: Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka have faced each other in 7 matches in ODI. Out of these 7 games, Zimbabwe have won 1 whereas Sri Lanka have won 6 Matches.

    TeamMatch Win
    ZIM1 Won
    SL6 Won

    ZIM vs SL Recent Forms

    ZIM - L W L W L SL - W W L W W

    Live Telecast

    The match will be live telecast on Fancode.

    ZIM vs SL Team Analysis & Player Performance

    1. Looking by the pitch behavior, Picking top order batters would be crucial here.
    2. Death-over bowlers are always excellent wicket-takers in last few overs, they can turn the game around at any time.
    3. In Wicket Keeping, Brendan Taylor is the best choice.
    4. Spinners may play major role on this pitch.

    ZIM vs SL Winning Prediction

    1. Sri Lanka team has the upper hand over Zimbabwe team. So try to pick more players from Sri Lanka

    ZIM vs SL Small League Must Picks:

    ZIM - Richard Ngarava [214 points], Sean Williams [119 points]
    SL - Janith Liyanage [203 points], Asitha Fernando [197 points]

    ZIM vs SL Grand League Risky Picks:

    ZIM - Wessly Madhevere [0 points], Trevor Gwandu [0 points]
    SL - Nishan Madushka [0 points], Dushmantha Chameera [0 points]

    ZIM vs SL Death Over Bowlers:

    ZIM - Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
    SL - Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera

    Zimbabwe (ZIM) Key Players

    • Brendan Taylor [28, 46, 24, 20, 56]
    • Tony Munyonga [40, 1, 0, 5, 2]
    • Sikandar Raza [0W, 0W, 54, 1W, 13]
    • Brian Bennett [1, 61, 30, 28, [110*, 5W]]
    • Blessing Muzarabani [0W, 4W, [1W], 2W, 1W]
    • Sean Williams [[35*, 154, 2W], 60, 15, 14]

    Sri Lanka (SL) Key Players

    • Dushmantha Chameera [2W, 0W, 2W, 1W, 0W]
    • Charith Asalanka [(106, 0W), 78*, (127, 1W), 0W, (46, 3W)]
    • Pathum Nissanka [46, 32, 42, 0, 6]
    • Kusal Mendis [6, 8, 73, 45, 101]
    • Asitha Fernando [1W, 3W, 2W, 3W, 0W]

    ZIM vs SL Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

    • Brendan Taylor [PTs: 0, CR: 7]
    • Tony Munyonga [PTs: 28, CR: 7.5]
    • Sikandar Raza [PTs: 35, CR: 8.5]
    • Charith Asalanka [PTs: 39, CR: 9]
    • Sean Williams [PTs: 119, CR: 8.5]
    • Pathum Nissanka [PTs: 148, CR: 8.5]

    ZIM vs SL Injury / Unavailability

    Zimbabwe Cricket Team Injuries:

    • There are no injury updates as of now.

    Sri Lanka Cricket Team Injuries:

    • There are no injury updates as of now.

    ZIM vs SL Live Stream

    Where can I see ZIM vs SL Live Score?

    You can see ZIM vs SL Live Score on Possible11, Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo, etc.

    ZIM vs SL match will be live telecast on FanCode.

    ZIM vs SL Cricket Match Highlights

    You can watch ZIM vs SL match Live Streaming and highlights on FanCode

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    Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka (ZIM vs SL) Squads

    Zimbabwe (ZIM) Squad: Craig Ervine(C), Richard Ngarava, Wellington Masakadza, Brendan Taylor(WK), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga, Roy Kaia, Clive Madande(WK), Brad Evans, Tony Munyonga, Tafadzwa Tsiga(WK), Tanunurwa Makoni, Nick Welch, Brian Bennett, Trevor Gwandu, Newman Nyamhuri, Ben Curran, Vincent Masekesa, Wessly Madhevere(WK), Ernest Masuku

    Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Perera(WK), Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis(WK), Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Binura Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama(WK), Charith Asalanka(C), Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nuwan Thushara, Janith Liyanage, Matheesha Pathirana, Dunith Wellalage, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Nishan Madushka(WK)

    ZIM vs SL Experts Team

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    ZIM vs SL SL Team

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