SL vs ZIM 2nd ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Although Sri Lanka got to bat their full 50 overs in the opening ODI of the three match series on Saturday, only four overs were possible in Zimbabwe’s reply before the rain arrived and the players never returned. As a result, the score is still 0-0 in the series ahead of this match at the same venue, the R Premadasa Stadium, on Monday afternoon. This ODI gets underway at 14:30 local time in Colombo.
Sri Lanka were expected to be too strong for Zimbabwe in this series and the play we saw in the first ODI certainly tallied with that opinion. If Sri Lanka put in another good showing with both bat and ball then they should have no problem in getting a win.
Zimbabwe‘s bowlers showed that they have some good depth and wicket taking ability as they restricted Sri Lanka to 273/9. However, as expected, their top order batting looked not good enough for this level and that could be a big issue for them again in this ODI.
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI Match Live Streaming
TV channels: You can watch this match on Sony Sports Ten 5.
Live Streaming: The fixture will be live-streamed on SonyLiv and FanCode.
SL vs ZIM Match Toss Prediction
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first on Saturday. We predict that both teams will want to bat first if they win the toss ahead of this match.
SL vs ZIM Pitch Report
There was not a great amount of pace and bounce at the R Premadasa Stadium in the opening game and we expect similar conditions. Any score over 280 will be over par.
Colombo Weather Report
Although the forecast is once again for some rain and possibly thunderstorms during this match, it looks like there should be enough time to get a result on Monday.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI 2024
Sri Lanka Team News & Playing 11
SL Team News
There was an ODI debut for Sri Lanka in Saturday’s no-result with 28 year old batting all-rounder Janith Liyanage coming into the team. He batted at number four and hit 24 from 34 balls and he is expected to retain his place in an unchanged XI.
SL Key Players
- Charith Asalanka- the 26 year old left-hander hit his third century in this format in the opening game of the series with an innings that included five fours and four sixes.
- Kusal Mendis- the skipper will be looking forward to going out to bat again in this game after hitting six fours in his 46 runs from 48 balls on Saturday.
- Dushmantha Chameera- the experienced right-arm fast bowler delivered only two overs before the rain arrived but bowled a maiden and will expect to be accurate again in this game.
- Dilashan Madushanka- the pace bowler did not concede a run from his two overs and dismissed both Tinashe Kamunhukamwe and Craig Ervine from his first five balls.
SL Team Form
Sri Lanka were unable to end their run of winless ODIs on Saturday but produced a strong display and looked likely to win when the rain arrived.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11
Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c) (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Sahan Arachchige, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka
Zimbabwe Team News & Playing 11
ZIM Team News
There is likely to be at least one change to Zimbabwe’s XI for this second ODI with opening bowler Richard Ngarava not expected to be fit. His seventh over had to be completed by Ryan Burl and we anticipate he will sit this ODI out. Faraz Akram and Tapiwa Mufudza both made their ODI debuts on Saturday.
ZIM Key Players
- Craig Ervine- the left-handed captain has a top score of 130 not out in this format and he will relish the challenge of facing Dilshan Madushanka once again in this ODI.
- Sikandar Raza- with Zimbabwe’s top order looking particularly fragile in the first ODI, there is a good chance the all-rounder could be pushed up into the top four for his clash.
- Faraz Akram- the 30 year old all-rounder produced with the ball on Saturday on his debut as he dismissed Janith Liyanage and Sahan Arachchige.
- Blessing Muzarabani- the 27 year old right arm fast medium bowler dismissed Dasun Shanaka before getting the wicket of Dushmantha Chameera in the penultimate over of the innings.
ZIM Team Form
Zimbabwe have now not won any of their last five ODIs although two have finished as no-results. They looked second-best in the opening match of the series.
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing 11
Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Craig Ervine (c), Milton Shumba, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Faraz Akram, Blessing Muzarabani, Tony Munyonga, Tapiwa Mufudza
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Head to Head
Saturday’s game was the third ODI between the teams which has ended as a no-result and it means that it is now three matches since Zimbabwe last beat Sri Lanka in this format.
SL vs ZIM Head to Head Stats in Tests
| |
Matches Played |
SL Won |
ZIM Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
62 |
47 |
12 |
0 |
3 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Betting Odds
Who will win Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI Match?
There only looked like being one winner in the opening ODI and player for player Sri Lanka are much the stronger. Overall, the hosts look like being the top team in this match.
🏆 Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Prediction
Although the weather forecast is again for some rain during the scheduled hours of this match, most pundits expect to get a result on Monday. Zimbabwe had their moments with the ball but never really got on top of Sri Lanka and with Richard Ngarava likely to miss out, their bowling attack is going to be weakened. Sri Lanka were the better side on Saturday and we are predicting a victory for them in this ODI.
Sri Lanka to beat Zimbabwe in 2nd ODI
Jan 08, 2024
14:30 IST / 9:00 GMT
R. Premadasa Stadium - Colombo, Sri Lanka
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