Sri Lanka will be up against Zimbabwe in the 3rd match of the Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2024 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on 11th January at 02:30 PM IST.
SL vs ZIM (Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe), 3rd ODI - Match Information
Match: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI
Date: 11th January, 2024
Time: 02:30 PM IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
SL vs ZIM (Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe), 3rd ODI Preview
Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have played 2 matches in the series, with Sri Lanka winning 1 game.
In their previous encounter in this series, Janith Liyanage was the Man of the Match and Maheesh Theekshana scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 159 match fantasy points while Richard Ngarava topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Zimbabwe with 167 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 216 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 is expected to be around 29°C and humidity is expected to be around 72%. 3.7 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. Light rain is forecasted 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 63 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 | 27 | 5.4 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 11, 0, 16 | 0, 0, 0, 4, 0 |
| Janith Liyanage | 3 | 243 | 48.6 | 0 | 0 | 0, 95, 0, 86, 62 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Joylord Gumbie | 5 | 159 | 31.8 | 0 | 0 | 30, 72, 5, 18, 34 | - |
- Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He has an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Charith Asalanka has scored 0, 0, 11, 0 and 16 runs at an average of 5.4 per match.
- Kongala Liyanage Janith Vimukthi
Janith Liyanage is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. He has an average of 94 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, Janith Liyanage has scored 243 runs averaging 48.6 per match.
- Joylord Gumbie
Joylord Gumbie is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Joylord Gumbie has scored 159 runs at an average of 31.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tapiwa Mufudza | 3 | 38 | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 1, 0, 0, 36, 1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 1 | 0.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 3, 0 |
| Faraz Akram | 3 | 42 | 8.4 | 4 | 0.8 | 1, 0, 0, 8, 33 | 0, 0, 4, 0, 0 |
- Tapiwa Mufudza
Tapiwa Mufudza is a bowler with an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 1 game, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls off-break
- Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
Dilshan Madushanka is a bowler with an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, Dilshan Madushanka has taken 1, 0, 0, 3 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Mohammad Faraz Akram
Faraz Akram is a bowler with an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 1 game, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.
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 | 40 | 8 | 2 | 0.4 | 1, 0, 37, 0, 2 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Sahan Arachchige | 3 | 97 | 19.4 | 0 | 0 | 0, 21, 0, 30, 46 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 3 | 8 | 1.6 | 0 | 0 | 0, 7, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Sikandar Raza Butt
Sikandar Raza is an all-rounder with an average of 89 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Sikandar Raza is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 40 runs at an average of 8 per match.
- Sahan Shashintha Diyamantha Arachchige
Sahan Arachchige is an all-rounder with an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Sahan Arachchige has scored 97 runs at an average of 19.4 per match.
- Madagamagamage Dasun Shanaka
Dasun Shanaka is an all-rounder with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-arm medium bowler.
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
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 | 27 | 5.4 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 11, 0, 16 | 0, 0, 0, 4, 0 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 1 | 0.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 3, 0 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 3 | 19 | 3.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 0, 8, 0, 11 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
| Richard Ngarava | 3 | 6 | 1.2 | 7 | 1.4 | 5, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 0, 5, 0, 1, 1 |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 0 | 0 | 4, 17, 6, 1, 41 | - |
| Sikandar Raza | 3 | 40 | 8 | 2 | 0.4 | 1, 0, 37, 0, 2 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
The top point-getters for Sri Lanka are Charith Asalanka with 128 match fantasy points, Dilshan Madushanka with 73 match fantasy points and Sadeera Samarawickrama with 57 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Zimbabwe are Blessing Muzarabani with 58 match fantasy points, Richard Ngarava with 58 match fantasy points and Sikandar Raza with 57 match fantasy points.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charith Asalanka | 3 | 27 | 5.4 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 11, 0, 16 | 0, 0, 0, 4, 0 |
| Janith Liyanage | 3 | 243 | 48.6 | 0 | 0 | 0, 95, 0, 86, 62 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Tapiwa Mufudza | 3 | 38 | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 1, 0, 0, 36, 1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 1 | 0.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 3, 0 |
| Sikandar Raza | 3 | 40 | 8 | 2 | 0.4 | 1, 0, 37, 0, 2 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
- Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player has an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Charith Asalanka is a batter who bats left-handed. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 0, 0, 11, 0 and 16 runs at an average of 5.4 per match.
- Kongala Liyanage Janith Vimukthi
Janith Liyanage can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 94 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Janith Liyanage is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 0, 95, 0, 86 and 62 runs averaging 48.6 per match.
- Tapiwa Mufudza
Tapiwa Mufudza is a bowler with an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 1 game, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is an off-break bowler.
- Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
Dilshan Madushanka is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Dilshan Madushanka has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, this player has taken 1, 0, 0, 3 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Sikandar Raza Butt
Sikandar Raza is an all-rounder with an average of 89 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. Sikandar Raza is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 40 runs at an average of 8 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, Dilshan Madushanka and Shevon Daniel.
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 and Sadeera Samarawickrama
Batters: Charith Asalanka and Craig Ervine
All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza and Milton Shumba
Bowlers: Tapiwa Mufudza, Dilshan Madushanka, Faraz Akram, Richard Ngarava and Dushmantha Chameera
Captain: Craig Ervine
Vice-Captain: Sadeera Samarawickrama
Photo credit: Alamy
