SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction 1st ODI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates
This assignment marks the first leadership role for Kusal Mendis since being appointed as the full-time skipper.
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Sri Lanka (SL) will take on Zimbabwe (ZIM) in the first ODI of the three-match series on Saturday (January 6) at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The two teams will be involved in a three-match T20I series after the ODI series. The T20I series will start on Sunday, January 11.
Sri Lanka finished in second-last position in the ODI World Cup last year, securing two wins in nine matches. The recently appointed selection committee has introduced significant changes to the squad that competed in the World Cup. Notably, players like Kusal Perera and Dhananjaya de Silva have been excluded from the team. Wanindu Hasaranga is included in the squad, but his participation depends on his fitness, as he is recovering from hamstring surgery. This assignment marks the first leadership role for Kusal Mendis since being appointed as the full-time skipper, with Charith Asalanka named as his deputy.
Zimbabwe recently hosted Ireland in a three-match ODI series and lost the same by 2-0 margin. Craig Ervine has made a return to the side and has been named the captain. Unfortunately, Sean Williams is not part of the team due to a side injury sustained in the second T20I against Ireland last month.
Also check: SL vs ZIM 1st ODI, Match Prediction: Who will win today's match?
Match Information
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI
Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka, 6 Jan 2024, Sat, 2:30 PM IST, R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo
Broadcast
Sony Sports Network
Live Stream
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Weather Report
R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, ColomboClouds
22.7°C
96% (Humidity)
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka
A Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, K Mendis (C), S Samarawickrama, C Asalanka, D Shanaka, JF Vandersay, Dunith Wellalage, D Chameera, D Madushanka, PM Liyanagamage
Bench : SSD Arachchige, MNK Fernando, J Liyanage, W Hasaranga, A Dananjaya, M Theekshana, D de Silva, A Mathews, L Kumara, KNA Bandara, Ahan Wickramasinghe, S Jayathilake, SMLD Samarakoon, C Karunaratne, LU Igalagamage, Ravindu Fernando, K Perera, D Karunaratne, MADI Hemantha, Matheesha Pathirana, K Rajitha, Shavon Daniel, N Vimukthi, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, N Thushara, I Wijesundera, Lasith Croospulle, RM Liyanarachchi
Zimbabwe
J Gumbie (wk), TS Kamunhukamwe, CR Ervine (C), RP Burl, Sikandar Raza, Clive Madande, T Mufudza, LM Jongwe, WP Masakadza, B Muzarabani, R Ngarava
Bench : Takudzwanashe Kaitano, M Faraz Akram, T Munyonga, M Shumba
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
72%
Pace Bowling
28%
Spin Bowling
50%
Batting Pitch
227
Average Score
50%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Pathum Nissanka SL | BAT
He was the second-highest run-scorer for Sri Lanka in ODI World Cup last year. Nissanka made 332 runs in nine matches at an average of 41.50 and a strike rate of 89.48.
Kusal Mendis SL | WK
The Sri Lankan skipper had a great outing in the World Cup last year. He scored 294 runs in nine matches at an average of 32.66 and a strike rate of 113.95.
Sadeera Samarawickrama SL | WK
He was the leading run-scorer for Sri Lanka in the World Cup. He made 373 runs in nine innings at an average of 53.28 and a strike rate of 102.19.
Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL | ALL
He might not play this game as he is still recovering from hamstring surgery and can be avoided for this game.
Dasun Shanaka
SL | ALL
He scored just 338 runs in 24 ODI matches last year and was not in the best of form. He can be left out of fantasy teams for this match.
Last Updated On - Jan 6 2024 12:23 PM
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