ZIM vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today 1st ODI, Pitch Report & Player Stats, Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 2025
ZIM vs SL 1st ODI, 29th Aug 2025: Get ready for a thrilling encounter as Zimbabwe (ZIM) take on Sri Lanka (SL) in the 1st ODI of the Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe 2025. The match is scheduled at Harare Sports Club on August 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM IST.
New Updated article –
Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Today Match Prediction 2025 – Who Will Win Today ZIM vs SL 2nd ODI Match
ZIM vs SL ODI Match Player Battle and Head to Head Team Stats – Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka ODI 2025
ZIM vs SL 1st ODI Match Details
| Team | Zimbabwe (ZIM) vs Sri Lanka (SL) |
| Competition | Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe 2025 |
| Date & Time | August 29, 2025, 1:00 PM |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club |
| Live Stream | Fancode App |
| Scorecard | ZIM vs SL 1st ODI Live Score |
ZIM vs SL Team Preview & Head-to-Head Records
Zimbabwe Team News & Analysis
Zimbabwe won their recent ODI match against Ireland by 9 wickets. In that match, Ben Curran delivered a solid performance, scoring 118 runs in 130 balls, while Craig Ervine added 69 runs off 59 balls. On the bowling side, Richard Ngarava and Trevor Gwandu picked up 2 and 2 wickets respectively.
Currently, Zimbabwe is ranked 11th in ICC ODI Ranking and One key player to watch is Ben Curran, who has consistently delivered impactful performances at the top order.
Sri Lanka Team News & Analysis
Sri Lanka also won thier recent odi match against Bangladesh by 99 runs. In that match, Kusal Mendis played a brilliant knock, scoring 124 runs in 114 balls, while Charith Asalanka added 58 runs off 68 balls. On the bowling side, Asitha Fernando and Dushmantha Chameera picked up 3 and 3 wickets respectively. Currently,
Sri Lanka is ranked 6th in ICC ODI ranking One key player to watch is Kusal Mendis, who has consistently delivered impactful performances at the top order.
Head-to-Head Stats
In the last 39 matches, Sri Lanka has dominated with a win percentage of 74%, while Zimbabwe has won 18% of the matches.
| Match Played | Zimbabwe Win | Sri Lanka Win | Draw/Tie | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 7 (18%) | 29 (74%) | 1 | 1 |
Also read – ZIM vs SL 1st ODI Match Playing XI, Team News, Key Players- Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe 2025
ZIM vs SL Probable Playing XI & Key Player
| Zimbabwe Playing XI | Sri Lanka Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Clive Madande (wk) | Pathum Nissanka |
| Ben Curran | Pavan Rathnayake |
| Brian Bennett | Kusal Mendis |
| Craig Ervine (c) | Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk) |
| Sean Williams | Charith Asalanka (c) |
| Brendan Taylor | Dunith Wellalage |
| Sikandar Raza | Jeffrey Vandersay |
| Tony Munyonga | Maheesh Theekshana |
| Jonathan Campbell | Dilshan Madushanka |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Asitha Fernando |
| Richard Ngarava | Dushmantha Chameera |
Key Players For Zimbabwe
- Top Batters: Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, and Craig Ervine (c)
- Top Bowlers: Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani
Key Players For Sri Lanka
- Top Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Top Bowlers: Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, and Jeffrey Vandersay
ZIM vs SL 1st ODI Pitch Report & Weather update for Harare Sports Club
The pitch at Harare Sports Club for ODI matches offers a balanced contest. The first-innings average score is 234, meaning both batters and bowlers get opportunities. However, the second innings sees a decline in scoring, with an average of 198. Chasing becomes more difficult as the pitch slows down.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Condition | |
| Batting Condition | Average |
| Pace Bowling Condition | Average |
| Spin Bowling Condition | Average |
ZIM vs SL 1st ODI Player Stats & Record for Harare Sports Club
Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI Dream11 Team Prediction Today’s Match 2025
Get Free Multiple teams with MyFinal11 FantasyX Team Generator.
Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Best Captain/Vice-Captain Prediction Today Match
| Player | Role | Avg FPTs | At Venue | Vs Opp | Impact Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Asalanka | ALL | 149.2 | 0 | 0 | 137.98 |
| K Mendis | WK | 134.6 | 0 | 0 | 114.88 |
| D Chameera | BOWL | 97.5 | 0 | 0 | 97.5 |
| A Fernando | BOWL | 101.4 | 0 | 0 | 92.43 |
FAQ – ZIM vs SL Quick Summaries
Which are the Key Players For Zimbabwe (ZIM)?
S Williams, S Raza, and R Ngarava will be the key players for Team ZIM.
Which are the Key Players For Sri Lanka (SL)?
A Fernando, P Nissanka, K Mendis and C Asalanka will be the key players for Team SL.
What’s the pitch report and weather update for Harare Sports Club?
The pitch at Harare Sports Club for ODI matches offers a balanced contest. The first-innings average score is 234, meaning both batters and bowlers get opportunities.
Who are the best captain/vice-captain picks for today’s ZIM vs SL match?
C Asalanka, K Mendis, D Chameera and A Fernando will be the good options for C/VC.
Disclaimer:
- Myfinal11 doesn’t guarantee the participant of win rewards/prizes based on any information mentioned in the Fantasy Expert Tips.
- Information provided is purely based on expert insights and data and is independent of the upcoming player performances.
- MyFinal11 bears no responsibility towards points/rewards/prizes the participant may win while playing Fantasy Cricket or any other such game.
- Content mentioned in the Fantasy Tips is subject to change based on factors like changes in weather, injury, etc.
- The contents of this page are updated until the start of the match.