Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 3rd ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips
With Zimbabwe winning the second ODI, the final match will now decide the winner of the series. Will it be the hosts or Zimbabwe will spring a surprise? Read our preview for the third ODI that will be played at the Pallekele International Stadium and will start at 2:30 PM IST.
What a fascinating series it has been. Zimbabwe will be mighty proud of the way they have played. They ran Sri Lanka close in the first game and went a step ahead to level the series in second. The batters have done a tremendous job and helped the team post around 300 in both games. Sri Lanka chased the target in the first game but failed to do so in the second game.
For Zimbabwe, the senior players have stepped up. Craig Ervine, Sean Williams and Regis Chakabva have been brilliant. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will be pleased to see Dasun Shanaka score runs. Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka and Dinesh Candimal scored runs in the first game.
Overall, the batting of both teams looks sorted. The bowling though has been ordinary and the conditions have a big role to play, as the pitch is an absolute belter. The final is also expected to be a close high scoring game.
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SL vs ZIM Match Toss Prediction
Sri Lanka failed to chase the target in the last game but still chasing is preferred on this flat and dead wicket. It’s a small ground thus defending is not easy as all.
SL vs ZIM Pitch Report
The surface is very flat and offers nothing to the bowlers. With short boundaries, we should be in for another high scoring game.
Weather Report
The weather will be clear, with no threat of rain. The temperatures will hover around the high 20s.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 3rd ODI Match 2022
Sri Lanka Team News & Playing 11
SL Team News
While the batting looks sorted out, Sri Lanka bowling has looked flat. We won’t be surprised if Sri Lanka add another spinner, Praveen Jayawickrama to the mix.
SL Key Players
- Dasun Shanaka - The skipper couldn’t take Sri Lanka to a win in the last game but while he was at the crease, Sri Lanka was in the hunt. He scored a brilliant 100 which must have given him a lot of confidence. Shanaka adds a lot of value to the team with his bowling as well.
- Charith Asalanka - The batter has looked good in both games. After a blazing 71 in the first ODI, he scored a crisp 23 in the last game. However, he couldn’t take Sri Lanka to a win. But he is a class batter and Sri Lanka will expect runs from him in the next game.
- Jeff Vandersay- The spinner troubled most of the Zimbabwe batters and picked up three wickets in the last game. He will be Sri Lanka’s trump card with the ball.
SL Team Form
Sri Lanka will be disappointed after losing the last game but they should still be very confident of emerging victorious in the coming game.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11
Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Praveen Jayawickrama
Zimbabwe Team News & Playing 11
ZIM Team News
Luke Jongwe was not included in the second game either. While there is no confirmation if he is injured or not, we do feel there is a place for him in the team as he has been in great form since last year.
ZIM Key Players
- Sean Williams - Williams has been in staggering form in the series. He scored a 100 in the first game and backed it up with another good knock of 48 in the second game. He will be key for Zimbabwe once again.
- Regis Chakabva - Chakabva has been sensational in the last one year. In the first game, he scored a half-century and followed it up with another solid knock of 47 of 50 balls. In both games, he has given Zimbabwe a solid start.
- Craig Ervine- The skipper played a crucial role in Zimbabwe’s win in the last game. He made a brilliant 91 and took Zimbabwe to 302. He’ll be keen to play another such inning and take Zimbabwe to an elite win.
ZIM Team Form
Zimbabwe has played good cricket in the series and will be keen to fetch their first series win over Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka.
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing 11
Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Regis Chakabva (wk), Craig Ervine (c), Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara/Luke Jongwe
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Head to Head
Sri Lanka are miles ahead in terms of head to head record but Zimbabwe have played some good cricket in the series.
SL vs ZIM Head to Head Stats in ODIs
| |
Matches Played |
SL Won |
ZIM Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
59 |
45 |
12 |
0 |
2 |
| In Sri Lanka |
14 |
11 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Betting Odds
Who will win Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 3rd ODI?
Despite the loss in last game, betting sites have backed Sri Lanka to win the next game.
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Betting Rate
🏆 Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Prediction
Zimbabwe has played good cricket in the series. However, over the years, they have failed to deliver back to back performances. They seem to collapse under pressure and backing Zimbabwe now will be a risky move. We are still firm with Sri Lanka as winners.
Jan 21, 2022
14:30 IST / 9:00 GMT
Pallekele Cricket Stadium - Kandy, Sri Lanka
SL vs ZIM 3rd ODI 
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