Cricket Prediction | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | 2^nd ODI | Jan 08 – Who will win the Second ODI after the washed-out match?

SL vs ZIM Match Analysis

In the first One-Day International (ODI) of the three-match series on Saturday, Zimbabwe could only muster four overs before the rain came. The players never returned, even though Sri Lanka had the opportunity to bat their entire fifty overs. Because of this, the series standings are still 0-0 ahead of this Monday afternoon’s game at R Premadasa Stadium. At 14:30 local time in Colombo, this ODI begins.

In this series, Sri Lanka was predicted to be too strong for Zimbabwe, and the first ODI’s play certainly supported that prediction. Sri Lanka should have no trouble winning if they put on another strong performance with the bat and the ball.

Zimbabwe’s bowlers limited Sri Lanka to 273/9, demonstrating their good depth and ability to take wickets. But as was to be expected, their top-order batting seems inadequate for this level, and that might pose a serious problem for them once more in this ODI.

SL vs ZIM Team Preview & Squads

Sri Lanka

In Saturday’s no-result match, 28-year-old batting all-rounder Janith Liyanage made his ODI debut for Sri Lanka. After hitting 24 off of 34 balls while batting at number four, he is predicted to stay in the starting lineup.

In the first game of the series, Charith Asalanka, a 26-year-old left-hander, scored his third century in this format with an innings that featured five fours and four sixes. The captain, Kusal Mendis, will be eager to bat again in this match after smashing six fours in his 46 runs off 48 balls on Saturday.

The seasoned right-arm fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera bowled a maiden in the two overs she bowled before the rain, and she will be looking to repeat her accuracy in this match. The fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka removed Craig Ervine and Tinashe Kamunhukamwe in his opening five deliveries without giving up a run in his two overs.

Sri Lanka Squads

Sri Lanka Squads

Kusal Mendis (c) (wk), Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Sahan Arachchige, Maheesh Theekshana, Dasun Shanaka, Jeffrey Vandersay, Janith Liyanage, Dushmantha Chameera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dilshan Madushanka

Zimbabwe

Since opening bowler Richard Ngarava isn’t expected to be fit, Zimbabwe’s starting XI for this second ODI is probably going to alter at least once. Ryan Burl had to finish his seventh over, and we think he will miss this ODI. On Saturday, Faraz Akram and Tapiwa Mufudza played their first One-Day Internationals.

The left-handed captain, Craig Ervine, has a best score of 130 not out in this format and is looking forward to taking on Dilshan Madushanka in another ODI. In the first ODI, Zimbabwe’s top order was especially flimsy, and all-rounder Sikandar Raza may move up into the top four for his match.

On his debut on Saturday, 30-year-old all-rounder Faraz Akram produced with the ball, dismissing Janith Liyanage and Sahan Arachchige. In the last over of the innings, Blessing Muzarabani, a 27-year-old right-arm fast-medium bowler, removed Dasun Shanaka and then claimed the wicket of Dushmantha Chameera.

Zimbabwe Squads

Zimbabwe Squads

Craig Ervine (c), Clive Madande (wk), Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Sikandar Raza, Faraz Akram, Ryan Burl, Blessing Muzarabani, Milton Shumba, Tony Munyonga, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Tapiwa Mufudza

SL vs ZIM outfield report

R.Premadasa Stadium

Both sides will be eager to flip the coin, take the ball, bowl first, and limit the other team to less than 250 runs. Rainfall caused the preceding game in Colombo to be postponed.

Strong showers are forecasted for Monday’s game in the weather forecast.

The fast bowlers will benefit from the prepared wicket.

SL vs ZIM Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last five games, Sri Lanka has won four matches and Zimbabwe won just one match.

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Prediction

Winning the toss

• Sri Lanka

Player of the Match

• Sri Lanka – Charith Asalanka

Most runs

• Sri Lanka – Charith Asalanka
• Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza

Most wickets

• Sri Lanka – Dushmantha Chameera
• Zimbabwe – Blessing Muzarabani

Most sixes

• Sri Lanka – Charith Asalanka
• Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza

Team Scores Batting First

• Sri Lanka – 260+
• Zimbabwe – 250+

According to cricket analysts, Sri Lanka has a 76.9% chance of winning.

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