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Sri Lanka will take on Zimbabwe in the second ODI of the three-match series of ongoing Zimbabwe’s tour of Sri Lanka on Monday (January 8). The match will be played🌺 at the R🍌. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
While the first encounter got washed off due to excessive r🌟ain, both sides will be eager to clinch a victory in the upcoming clash.
ODI Stats and Records at R. Premadasa Stadium
- Total Matches: 162
- Matches won batting first: 88
- Matches won bowling first: 63
- Average first innings score: 232
- Average second innings score: 190
- Highest total recorded: 375/5 (50 Ov) by India vs Sri Lanka
- Lowest total recorded: 50/10 (15.2 Ov) by Sri Lanka vs India
- Highest score chased: 292/4 (48.3 Ov) by Sri Lanka vs Australia
- Lowest score defended: 170/10 (49.2 Ov) by West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women
R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium is known to🌟 favour spinners, although it equally provides advantages to batters with its swift outfield and comparatively shorter boundaries. Pursuing a target on this pitch might pose challenges. Nevertheless, considering the prevailing weather conditions, there exists a likelihood that the captain who wins the toss will opt to field first.
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Colombo Weather forecast:
The weather forecast for Colombo during the Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe match predicts a 65% chance of precipitation. The humidity🍨 is expected to be around 81%, creating relatively humid conditions on the field. The wind speed is anticipated at 10 kilometres per hour, providing a moderate breeze throughout the game. Teams 🌜and players may need to factor in these weather conditions as they strategize and adapt their gameplay.
SL vs ZIM, Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis (c), Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pramod Mad🌞ushan, Dilshan Madushꦺanka, Dasun Shanaka, Mahesh Theekshana.
Zimbabwe: Tinashe K🐻amunhukamwe, Craig Ervine (c), Clive Madande, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Luke Jongwe, Sikandar Raza, Richard Ngarava, Milton Shumba, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Monyunga
