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Cricket enthusiasts are gearing up for a thrilling encounter as Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe prepare to face off in the 2nd One Day International (ODI) at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday. The 💦anticipation is palpable after the first ODI ended with no resul♛t due to persistent rain, leaving both teams hungry for a victory to secure an advantage in the three-match series.
The initial match, held at the same venue, saw the unfortunate interference of adverse weather conditions, forcing officials to call off the game. As a result, players and fans ali💎ke are eager to witness a full-fledged contest in the upcoming encounter.
Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 2nd ODI
- Date and Time: January 8; 09:00 am GMT | 2:30 pm IST | 2:30 pm local
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report:
The playing surface at R. Premadasa Stadium is known fꦏor its spin-friendly nature, favoring bowlers of that discipline. Additionally, the rapid outfield and comparatively shorter boundaries offer advantages to batters. Chasing a target on this pitch ma♛y present difficulties. Nevertheless, taking into account the current weather conditions, there is a likelihood that the captain winning the toss might choose to bowl first.
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Batters: Craig Ervine, Ryan Burl, Charith Asalanka
- All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Dunith Wellalage, Dasun Shanaka
- Bowlers: Richard Ngarava, Dilshan Madushanka, Blessing Muzarabani
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Sikandar Raza (c), Dilshan Madushanka (vc)
Choice 2: Charith Asalanka (c), Ryan Burl (vc)
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SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Maheဣesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Wellington Masakadza, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Team for today’s match (Jan 8, 09:00 am GMT):
Squads:
Sri Lanka: Shevon Daniel, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), ꦅSadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Akila Dananjaya, Avishka Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Janith Liyanage, Sahan Arachchige, Dilshan Madush꧑anka
Zimbabwe: Joylord Gumbie (wk), Tinasheไ Kamunhukamwe, Milton Shumba, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Craig Ervine (c), Sikandar Raza, Clive Madande, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani,♊ Faraz Akram, Tony Munyonga, Tapiwa Mufudza, Ryan Burl
