Cricket Prediction | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | 2nd T20I | Jan 16 – Can SL win the series after defeating visitors ZIM?

SL vs ZIM Match Analysis

In the second T20I of the series, Sri Lanka will play Zimbabwe at the R Premadasa Stadium once again on Tuesday. In the first match, which took place on Sunday, there was an extremely thrilling conclusion as Sri Lanka won by three wickets from the last ball of play. In Colombo, the T20I gets underway at 19:00 local time.

Sri Lanka has already beaten Zimbabwe in two ODIs and one T20I this month, but both previous matches were competitive. Their players, on the other hand, have significantly more experience playing at this location, and we predict them to win again in this encounter.

On Sunday, Zimbabwe came extremely close to winning for the first time on this trip, but defeat does become a habit. They have yet to defeat Sri Lanka in this format at any location, and they have lost their last four T20Is away from home. Although it will be difficult to tie the series at one, Zimbabwe does have players who can win games.

SL vs ZIM Team Preview & Squads

Sri Lanka

Dhananjaya de Silva and Dilshan Madushanka were not included in Sri Lanka’s XI on Sunday, and we doubt either will play in this match. Dasun Shanaka and Angelo Mathews both impressed in the first T20I, thus the lineup for Tuesday is unlikely to alter.

On Sunday, Kusal Mendis, a keeper-battler, blasted two fours before getting out for 17 runs from 15 balls. Even on a challenging pitch for batting, he can keep the scoreboard moving. In the opening T20I of the series, veteran batting all-arounder Angelo Mathews made his much-anticipated comeback to the team and reacted by taking home the Player of the Match Award.

Wanindu Hasaranga, the captain, has now claimed nine wickets in the previous two matches of Zimbabwe’s visit. On Sunday, he terminated Ryan Burl and Sean Williams. In the opening over of the powerplay in the first match of the series, tall right-arm off-spinner Maheesh Theekshana, took the first two wickets to help the hosts get back into the match.

Sri Lanka Squads

Sri Lanka Squads

Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, and Nuwan Thushara.

Zimbabwe

Sean Williams returned to Zimbabwe’s Squad for the first T20I after an injury layoff, and his presence provides the batting line-up a more comfortable and seasoned aspect. Following the loss on Sunday, no injuries were reported.

Sikandar Raza, the skipper, averages 44.17 from his previous 31 international innings in this format. On Sunday, he hit 62 runs off of 42 balls. Sean Williams, a 37-year-old left-handed hitter, battled with timing in the first Twenty20 International and appeared to lack game practice, but he will be better for that inning of preparation before this match.

On Sunday, Pathum Nissanka was removed by left-arm quick bowler Richard Ngarava off the third delivery of the innings. Throughout this tour, he has been Zimbabwe’s most impressive bowler. Blessing Muzarabani, a 27-year-old speed bowler, has been a menace this tour and finished the first game of the series with two more T20I wickets.

Zimbabwe Squads

Zimbabwe Squads

Sikandar Raza (c), Clive Madande (wk), Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Sean Williams, Ryan Burl, Craig Ervine, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Brian Bennett, Blessing Muzarabani, and Richard Ngarava.

SL vs ZIM outfield report

R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

In the previous five T20Is at the RPS, the team bowling first won the game. As a result, we predict both teams to choose to bowl first if they win the toss.

Clear skies and temperatures in the mid-twenties are anticipated for Tuesday evening in Colombo. There will also be a lot of humidity during the game.

In Colombo, the pitch is low spinning, and the RPS wicket appears to be slowing as the Zimbabwe visit unfolds. A first-inning score of 150 or more should be enough to win the game.

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

In their last four encounters, Sri Lanka won all of them.

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Prediction

Winning the toss

• Sri Lanka

Player of the Match

• Sri Lanka – Kusal Mendis

Most runs

• Sri Lanka – Kusal Mendis
• Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza

Most wickets

• Sri Lanka – Wanindu Hasaranga
• Zimbabwe – Richard Ngarava

Most sixes

• Sri Lanka – Kusal Mendis
• Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza

Team Scores Batting First

• Sri Lanka – 160+
• Zimbabwe – 150+

According to cricket analysts, Sri Lanka has a 73.8% chance to win.

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