ZIM vs SL Who will win today? Zimbabwe (ZIM) and Sri Lanka (SL) will compete in the 1st ODI match of the Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe 2025.
Who will win today’s Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe match between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka? Find out in our prediction for today’s ZIM vs. SL match. The Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka cricket match will be held on Friday, August 29, at Harare Sports Club, Harare.
Match Details & Live Streaming
| Match | Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI Match |
|---|---|
| Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Date and Time | Friday, August 29, 1:00 PM (IST) |
| Live Stream | Fancode |
Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Today Match Prediction – Team Analysis
Zimbabwe (ZIM)
The home side heads into this series after a tough 2-0 Test loss to New Zealand. Earlier, they also fell short of expectations in the T20I tri-series at home against New Zealand and South Africa.
The bowling attack of ZIM will be led by Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu and Sikandar Raza.
Key Players for Zimbabwe:
Sikandar Raza: Key all-rounder for ZIM, having accumulated 7 centuries and 22 half-centuries in ODI matches.
Sean Williams: Sean Williams has accumulated 8 centuries and 36 half-centuries in ODI matches.
Craig Ervine: He has scored 3600 runs in 128 ODI matches so far.
Brian Bennett: All-rounder Brian Bennett has played 9 matches, in which he scored 327 runs.
Blessing Muzarabani: Leads the bowling attack and has taken 69 wickets in 55 ODI matches.
Sri Lanka (SL)
Sri Lanka recently hosted Bangladesh in a multi-format series, where they won both the Test and ODI series but fell short in the T20Is. They will now look to bounce back fresh for the upcoming challenge.
The bowling attack of Sri Lanka will be led by Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera and Kamindu Mendis.
Key Players for Sri Lanka:
Kusal Mendis: In the last series against Bangladesh, the right-handed batter smashed 225 runs in three innings at an average of 75.00
Charith Asalanka: All-rounder Charith Asalanka has scored 2544 runs and taken 17 wickets in ODI matches.
Pathum Nissanka: Explosive batter who has accumulated 6 centuries and 16 half-centuries in ODI series.
Kamindu Mendis: All-rounder Kamindu Mendis has scored 402 runs and taken 5 wickets in ODI matches.
Asitha Fernando: The pacer is in excellent form, having picked up eight wickets in his last three ODIs.
Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka: Probable Playing 11
Zimbabwe Probable XI:
Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine (c), Clive Madande (wk), Sikandar Raza, Johnathan Campbell, Sean Williams, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu
Sri Lanka Probable XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera
Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Today Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe Match Prediction
Expected the Highest run scorer for ZIM in the match.
- Brian Bennett
- Craig Ervine
Expected the Highest run scorer for SL in the match.
- Kusal Mendis
- Pathum Nissanka
Who will pick the most wickets for ZIM in the match?
- Richard Ngarava
- Blessing Muzarabani
Who will pick the most wickets for SL in the match?
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Asitha Fernando
Team Scores Prediction
- Zimbabwe – 230+
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Sri Lanka – 250+
Which Team Will score more sixes?
- Sri Lanka
Which Team Will score more fours?
- Sri Lanka
Who will win today’s Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe match between ZIM vs SL?
- Zimbabwe have recently lost the Test series and their morale is down.
- Zimbabwe has the advantage of playing on its home ground.
- On the other hand, Sri Lanka has recently won the Test and ODI series against BAN.
- Overall, the Sri Lanka side seems to be more balanced compared to Zimbabwe.
We are backing Sri Lanka to win!
