SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction 1st ODI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

This assignment marks the first leadership role for Kusal Mendis since being appointed as the full-time skipper.

Match Info

Avoidable Players

Preview

At the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday, January 6, Sri Lanka will play Zimbabwe SL vs ZIM in the opening One-Day International of the three-match series. Following the ODI series, there will be a three-match T20I series between the two teams. On Sunday, January 11, the T20I series will begin.

With two victories from nine matches, Sri Lanka placed second-bottom in the ODI World Cup last year. The World Cup squad that participated has undergone considerable changes as a result of the selection committee’s recent appointment. Notable exclusions from the roster include Kusal Perera and Dhananjaya de Silva. The group includes Wanindu Hasaranga, whose ability to play will depend on how well he recovers from hamstring surgery. Since being designated the full-time skipper, Kusal Mendis has held no leadership positions before. Charith Asalanka has been named as his deputy.

Zimbabwe recently hosted Ireland for a three-match ODI series, which it defeated 2-0. The captain is none other than Craig Ervine, who has rejoined the team. Unfortunately, Sean Williams’ side injury from last month’s second T20I against Ireland has kept him out of the lineup.

SL vs ZIM

Match Information

1st ODI, Colombo, January 06, 2024, 02:30 PM

Sri Lanka

273/9(50.0ov)

Zimbabwe

12/2(4.0ov)

Match Abandoned

Weather Report

R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo

Clouds 30.9°C

67% (Humidity)

Pitch Report

The surface at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will likely remain balanced throughout this match. The average first innings score in the last five ODI matches here has been 227 runs. The team winning the toss might look to bat and post a above-par total on the board.

72% Pace Bowling

28% Spin Bowling

50% Batting Pitch

227 Average Score

50% Bowling Pitch

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

SL

L

W

L

W

W

SLvsBAN

BAN Won By 4 wickets

SLvsBAN

SL Won By 3 wickets

SLvsBAN

BAN Won By 6 wickets

SLvsAFG

SL Won By 7 wickets

SLvsAFG

SL Won By 155 runs

ZIM

L

L

L

L

L

ZIMvsSL

SL Won By 8 wickets (D/L method)

ZIMvsSL

SL Won By 2 wickets

ZIMvsIRE

IRE Won By 7 wickets (D/L method)

ZIMvsIRE

IRE Won By 4 wickets

ZIMvsSCO

SCO Won By 31 runs

Players Stats in Series

Angelo Mathews

112 Runs

3 Matches

Charith Asalanka

85 Runs

2 Matches

Sikandar Raza

ZIM

80 Runs

3 Matches

Craig Ervine

ZIM

80 Runs

3 Matches

Brian Bennett

ZIM

64 Runs

3 Matches

Kusal Mendis

54 Runs

3 Matches

Wanindu Hasaranga

7 Wkts

3 Matches

Maheesh Theekshana

6 Wkts

3 Matches

Blessing Muzarabani

ZIM

4 Wkts

3 Matches

Sikandar Raza

ZIM

3 Wkts

3 Matches

Dushmantha Chameera

3 Wkts

3 Matches