SL vs ZIM, Today Match Prediction, 3rd T20I, Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 18th January 2024

• Match – Sri Lanka (SL) vs Zimbabwe (ZIM)
• Date – 18th January 2024
• Match Format – T20
• Venue – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
• Time – 7:00 PM (IST)
• Weather Forecast – Partly Sunny, 29℃

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 3rd T20I on 18^th January 2024. The match will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Zimbabwe are coming on the back of a thrilling run-chase in the 2^nd T20I, where they scored 24 runs in the final over. They levelled the series 1-1 and would be looking to complete a historic win on 18^th January 2024.

The 2^nd T20I witnessed several ebbs and flows in both the innings and this proves the fact that we will be in for a treat in the 3^rd and final T20I on Thursday.

Top Batters SL vs ZIM  

• Sikandar Raza (ZIM)- 62 runs in the 1^st T20I
• Angelo Matthews (SL)- 112 runs in the series
• Craig Ervine (ZIM)- 70 runs in the 2^nd T20I

Top Bowlers for SL vs ZIM

• Maheesh Theekshana (SL)- 4 wickets in the series
• Luke Jongwe (ZIM)- 2 wickets in the 2^nd T20I
• Dushmantha Chameera (SL)- 2 wickets in the 2^nd 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, 3rd 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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