Sri Lanka (SL) will be taking on Zimbabwe (ZIM) in the 1st game of the Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2024. The match will be played at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on 6th January at 02:30 PM IST.
SL vs ZIM (Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe), 1st ODI - Match Information
Match: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI
Date: 6th January, 2024
Time: 02:30 PM IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
SL vs ZIM (Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe), 1st ODI Preview
Zimbabwe has faced defeat in the last 4 matches they have played. In their last 5 games, Sri Lanka have won 1 game and lost 4.
Both teams last played against each other in the Super Sixes - Match 4 of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, 2023 where Maheesh Theekshana scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 148 match fantasy points while Sean Williams topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Zimbabwe with 72 match fantasy points.
SL vs ZIM, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 221 runs. The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.
Weather Report for R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
The temperature will hover around 28°C and humidity is expected to be around 77%. 1.83 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. There is moderate rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
SL vs ZIM, Head to Head
In the 61 matches played between these 2 teams, Zimbabwe do not have a good record against Sri Lanka. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict the trend to continue. The bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charith Asalanka | 3 | 91 | 18.2 | 5 | 1 | 0, 11, 16, 0, 64 | 4, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 5 | 316 | 63.2 | 0 | 0 | 73, 90, 16, 135, 2 | - |
| Tinashe Kamunhukamwe | 5 | 151 | 30.2 | 0 | 0 | 1, 8, 50, 21, 71 | - |
- Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka is a batter with an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He is a left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 91 runs at an average of 18.2 per match.
- Pathum Nissanka Silva
Pathum Nissanka is a batter with an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Pathum Nissanka is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 73, 90, 16, 135 and 2 runs averaging 63.2 per match.
- Tinashe Stephen Kamunhukamwe
Tinashe Kamunhukamwe is a batter with an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe has scored 151 runs at an average of 30.2 per match.
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | 3 | 1 | 0.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 3, 0, 1 |
| Richard Ngarava | 3 | 3 | 0.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0.4 | 1, 0, 4, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
- Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
Dilshan Madushanka is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player bowls left-arm fast-medium and in the last 3 matches, Dilshan Madushanka has taken 0, 0, 3, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 0.8. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Richard Ngarava
Richard Ngarava is a bowler with an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, Richard Ngarava has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4.
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana is a bowler with an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is an off-break bowler and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4.
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | 3 | 39 | 7.8 | 0 | 0 | 37, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Ryan Burl | 3 | 149 | 29.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 38, 52, 0, 0, 59 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 3 | 29 | 5.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 28 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
- Sikandar Raza Butt
Sikandar Raza is an all-rounder with an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. Sikandar Raza is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 39 runs at an average of 7.8 per match.
- Ryan Ponsonby Burl
Ryan Burl is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.7. Ryan Burl is a batter who bats left-handed. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 149 runs at an average of 29.8 per match.
- Madagamagamage Dasun Shanaka
Dasun Shanaka is an all-rounder with an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.2 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the recent 3 matches, Dasun Shanaka has taken 0, 0, 0, 2 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.4.
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | 3 | 1 | 0.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 3, 0, 1 |
| Charith Asalanka | 3 | 91 | 18.2 | 5 | 1 | 0, 11, 16, 0, 64 | 4, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 5 | 316 | 63.2 | 0 | 0 | 73, 90, 16, 135, 2 | - |
| Sikandar Raza | 3 | 39 | 7.8 | 0 | 0 | 37, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Kusal Mendis | 4 | 60 | 12 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 15, 13, 32, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
- Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
Dilshan Madushanka is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 3 matches, Dilshan Madushanka has taken 0, 0, 3, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 0.8. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Charith Asalanka is a batter who bats left-handed. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 0, 11, 16, 0 and 64 runs averaging 18.2 per match.
- Pathum Nissanka Silva
Pathum Nissanka is a batter with an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, Pathum Nissanka has scored 316 runs averaging 63.2 per match.
- Sikandar Raza Butt
Sikandar Raza is an all-rounder with an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 39 runs at an average of 7.8 per match.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Kusal Mendis has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 4 matches, this player has scored 0, 15, 13, 32 and 0 runs averaging 12 per match.
SL vs ZIM Squad Information
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Dasun Shanaka, Akila Dananjaya, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sahan Arachchige, Wanindu Hasaranga, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pramod Madushan, Pathum Nissanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage and Dilshan Madushanka.
Zimbabwe (ZIM) Squad: Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Luke Jongwe, Ryan Burl, Tapiwa Mufudza, Wellington Masakadza, Joylord Gumbie, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Richard Ngarava, Milton Shumba, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Faraz Akram, Blessing Muzarabani, Tony Munyonga and Clive Madande.
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Mendis, Joylord Gumbie and Sadeera Samarawickrama
Batters: Tinashe Kamunhukamwe and Craig Ervine
All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza and Dasun Shanaka
Bowlers: Dilshan Madushanka, Richard Ngarava, Maheesh Theekshana and Blessing Muzarabani
Captain: Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
Vice-Captain: Kusal Mendis
Photo credit: Alamy
