- Match – Sri Lanka (SL) vs Zimbabwe (ZIM)
- Date – 6th January 2024
- Match Format – 50 overs
- Venue – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Time – 2:30 PM (IST)
- Weather Forecast – Light Thunderstorms, 30℃
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Match Prediction Preview
Welcome to the SL vs ZIM Today Prediction curated by Kheltalk cricket experts.
Sri Lanka lock horns with Zimbabwe in the 1st ODI on 6th January 2024. The match will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Kusal Mendis will be the captain of the side and with their superior head-to-head record against Zimbabwe, the hosts would be confident of winning this series.
Zimbabwe would be hoping to prove their mettle and put on a resplendent show in Colombo on 6th January 2024. The likes of Sikandar Raza, Craig Ervine and Blessing Muzarabani will be key players to watch out for.
Top Batters SL vs ZIM
- Kusal Mendis (SL) – 3509 runs in ODIs
- Craig Ervine (ZIM) – 3294 runs in ODIs
- Pathum Nissanka (SL) – 1728 runs in ODIs
Top Bowlers for SL vs ZIM
- Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM) – 57 wickets in ODIs
- Akila Dananjaya (SL) – 56 wickets in ODIs
- Dushmantha Chameera (SL) – 52 wickets in ODIs
SL vs ZIM Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1- If SL bats first
- First Innings score prediction- SL is expected to score 260-280 runs
- Result prediction- SL will win the match by 50-70 runs
Scenario 2- If ZIM bats first
- First Innings score prediction- ZIM is expected to score 240-270 runs
- Result prediction- SL will win the match by 6 wickets
SL vs ZIM Today Match Prediction, 1st ODI, Who Will Win the Match?
Sri Lanka to win
We predict that Sri Lanka will be winning this game of this ODI series at Colombo.
Team Update/Players Availability/Injury News
There are no injury updates for now. We will update if there are any.
Predicted Playing 11
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI
Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dusmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dananjaya
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI
Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Faraz Akran, Joylord Gumbie, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Clive Madande, Luke Jongwe, Richard Ngarva, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, Milton Shumba
SL vs ZIM: Complete Squad
Sri Lanka
Kusal Mendis (c), Charith Asalanka (vc), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sahan Arachchige, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Asitha Fernando, Akila Dananjaya, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Gunasekera.
Zimbabwe
Craig Ervine (C), Faraz Akran, Ryan Burl, Joylord Gumbie, Luke Jongwe, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Clive Madande, Wellington Masakadza, Tapiwa Mufudza, Tony Munyonga, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba
