- Match – Sri Lanka (SL) vs Zimbabwe (ZIM)
- Date – 16th January 2024
- Match Format – 50 overs
- Venue – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Time – 7:00 PM (IST)
- Weather Forecast – Partly Cloudy, 26℃
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 2nd T20I on 16th January 2024. The match will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
The hosts had won the 1st T20I between these two sides by 3 wickets and would be high on confidence.
Sri Lanka had also won the ODI series, 2-0 and are cruising towards a T20I victory. Notably, this is a good opportunity for the Sri Lankans to test their side ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
Top Batters SL vs ZIM
- Sikandar Raza (ZIM)- 62 runs in the 1st T20I
- Angelo Matthews (SL)- 46 runs in the 1st T20I
- Dasun Shanaka (SL)- 26* runs in the 1st T20I
Top Bowlers for SL vs ZIM
- Maheesh Theekshana (SL)- 2 wickets in the 1st T20I
- Wanindu Hasaranga (SL)- 2 wickets in the 1st T20I
- Sikandar Raza (ZIM)- 3 wickets in the 1st T20I
SL vs ZIM Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1- If SL bats first
- First Innings score prediction- SL is expected to score 170-190 runs
- Result prediction- SL will win the match by 20-40 runs
Scenario 2- If ZIM bats first
- First Innings score prediction- ZIM is expected to score 150-170 runs
- Result prediction- SL will win the match by 6 wickets
SL vs ZIM Today Match Prediction, 2nd T20I, Who Will Win the Match?
Sri Lanka to win
We predict that Sri Lanka will be winning this game of this T20I 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
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI
Craig Ervine, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Brian Bennett, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
SL vs ZIM: Complete Squad
Sri Lanka Squad: Wanindu Hasaranga (C), Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Perera, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Akila Dananjaya.
Zimbabwe Squad: 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
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