SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction 3rd ODI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Both teams will feature in a three-match T20I series after the completion of the ODI series.

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Updated - 11 Jan 2024, 10:52 IST

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Sri Lanka (SL) will take on Zimbabwe (ZIM) in the third and the final ODI of the ongoing series on Thursday (January 11) at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Both teams will feature in a three-match T20I series after the completion of the ODI series. The first match of the series ended in a no result due to rain.

In the second T20I, Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat. They lost their first wicket for just one run on the third delivery of their innings. Joylord Gumbie and Craig Ervine added 60 runs for the second wicket before Gumbie was dismissed for 30 runs off 37 deliveries. Ervine had another partnership of 53 runs for the third wicket with Milton Shumba.

Ryan Burl joined Ervine in the middle after Sikandar Raza was dismissed for one run in the 26th over. The duo added 67 runs for the fifth wicket. Ervine was the fifth batter to get dismissed and he made 82 runs off 102 deliveries. Zimbabwe lost their last five wickets for just 26 runs and were bundled out for 208 runs in 44.4 overs.
Maheesh Theekshana was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka and took four wickets for 31 runs in 9.4 overs. Dushmantha Chameera and Jeffrey Vandersay took two wickets each, while Dilshan Madushanka picked one wicket.

Sri Lanka didn’t have a great start to their chase and lost the first four wickets for just 53 runs. Janith Liyanage played a decent role in the middle and had some important partnerships with other batters. He had a partnership of 37 runs for the fifth wicket along with Sahan Arachchige.

Liyanage was dismissed after scoring 95 runs off 127 deliveries and missed on a well-deserved century. Dushmantha Chameera and Jeffrey Vandersay added 39 runs for the ninth wicket and helped Sri Lanka cross the line in the 49 overs. Richard Ngarava shined with the ball and took his maiden five-wicket haul in ODIs. He took five wickets for 32 runs in 10 overs, including two maiden overs. Liyanage won the Player of the Match award for his batting performance.

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Match Information

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI

Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka, 11 Jan 2024, Thur, 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, Colombo

Clouds

31.1°C

65% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sri Lanka

W
NR
L
L
L

Zimbabwe

L
NR
L
L
NR

Players Stats in current Series

1

129 Runs

3 Matches

112 Runs

3 Matches

3

Janith Liyanage

SL - all

119 Runs

3 Matches

85 Runs

2 Matches

101 Runs

3 Matches

6

Sikandar Raza

ZIM - all

80 Runs

3 Matches

150.00

3 Matches

300.00

3 Matches

3

Richard Ngarava

ZIM - bowl

116.67

3 Matches

4

Brian Bennett

ZIM - all

160.00

3 Matches

115.69

3 Matches

6

159.09

3 Matches

1

Richard Ngarava

ZIM - bowl

8 Wkts

3 Matches

7 Wkts

3 Matches

7 Wkts

1 Match

6 Wkts

3 Matches

5 Wkts

3 Matches

4 Wkts

3 Matches

3.14

3 Matches

1.00

1 Match

3.26

1 Match

4.93

3 Matches

5

Sikandar Raza

ZIM - all

3.70

3 Matches

6

Sikandar Raza

ZIM - all

5.82

3 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka

A Fernando, K Mendis (C), S Samarawickrama, J Liyanage, C Asalanka, SSD Arachchige, D Shanaka, M Theekshana, D Chameera, JF Vandersay, D Madushanka

Bench : Pathum Nissanka, Dunith Wellalage, MNK Fernando, W Hasaranga, A Dananjaya, D de Silva, A Mathews, L Kumara, KNA Bandara, Ahan Wickramasinghe, S Jayathilake, SMLD Samarakoon, PM Liyanagamage, 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), M Shumba, Sikandar Raza, RP Burl, Clive Madande, M Faraz Akram, B Muzarabani, R Ngarava, T Mufudza

Bench : Takudzwanashe Kaitano, LM Jongwe, T Munyonga, WP Masakadza

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The surface at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will likely have a lot to offer to the bowlers. The average first innings score in the last five ODI matches at this venue has been 210 runs. The team winning the toss might look to bat and dominate right from the word go.

72%

Pace Bowling

28%

Spin Bowling

30%

Batting Pitch

210

Average Score

70%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Janith Liyanage SL | ALL

He is the leading run-scorer in the series and has scored 119 runs in two matches at an average of 59.50 and a strike rate of 73.91.

6.5
C

Dilshan Madushanka SL | BOWL

He has taken three wickets in two matches in the series so far at an average of eight, an economy of 2.66, and a strike rate of 18.

8
C

Maheesh Theekshana SL | BOWL

He is the leading wicket-taker for Sri Lanka in the series and has taken four wickets in two matches at an average of 7.75, an economy of 3.20, and a strike rate of 14.50.

8.5

Craig Ervine ZIM | BAT

He is the leading run-scorer for Zimbabwe in the series. He has made 82 runs in two matches at an average of 41 and a strike rate of 77.35.

8.5

Richard Ngarava ZIM | BOWL

He is the leading wicket-taker in the series and has taken seven wickets in two matches at an average of 10.14, an economy of 4.26, and a strike rate of 14.28.

8.5

Kusal Mendis SL | WK

The Sri Lankan captain has made 63 runs in two matches at an average of 31.50 and a strike rate of 82.89.

8

Jeffrey Vandersay SL | BOWL

He has taken two wickets in two matches so far in the series at an average of 23.50, an economy of 4.70, and a strike rate of 30.

9

Sadeera Samarawickrama SL | WK

He has scored 45 runs in two matches at an average of 22.50 and a strike rate of 132.35. He has hit nine boundaries in the series.

8.5

Dushmantha Chameera SL | BOWL

He has taken two wickets in two matches in the series at an average of 23.50, an economy of 4.70, and a strike rate of 30.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

8.5

Tapiwa Mufudza

ZIM | BOWL

He has scored just one run so far in two matches and can be avoided in fantasy teams.

9

Faraz Akram

ZIM | ALL

He has taken just two wickets in two matches and scored one run in the series. He can be left out of fantasy teams.

Last Updated On - Jan 11 2024 10:52 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

8 : 3

ZIM

Credits Left
10/100

Head To Head
Kusal Mendis

8.5

Sadeera Samarawickrama

9

Charith Asalanka

8

Craig Ervine

8.5

Janith Liyanage
C

8

Sikandar Raza

8.5

Dilshan Madushanka

6.5

Jeffrey Vandersay

8

Maheesh Theekshana

8

Dushmantha Chameera

8.5

Richard Ngarava
VC

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

7 : 4

ZIM

Credits Left
10/100

Grand League
Kusal Mendis
VC

8.5

Sadeera Samarawickrama

9

Joylord Gumbie

8

Sahan Arachchige

8.5

Craig Ervine

8.5

Janith Liyanage

8

Sikandar Raza

8.5

Dilshan Madushanka
C

6.5

Jeffrey Vandersay

8

Maheesh Theekshana

8

Richard Ngarava

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

6 : 5

ZIM

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10/100

Mega League
Kusal Mendis

8.5

Joylord Gumbie

8

Ryan Burl

9

Craig Ervine

8.5

Janith Liyanage

8

Sikandar Raza

8.5

Dilshan Madushanka

6.5

Jeffrey Vandersay
VC

8

Maheesh Theekshana
C

8

Dushmantha Chameera

8.5

Richard Ngarava

8.5

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Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

6 : 5

ZIM

Credits Left
10/100

CricTracker Special
Kusal Mendis

8.5

Joylord Gumbie

8

Ryan Burl

9

Craig Ervine

8.5

Janith Liyanage

8

Sikandar Raza

8.5

Dilshan Madushanka

6.5

Jeffrey Vandersay
VC

8

Maheesh Theekshana
C

8

Dushmantha Chameera

8.5

Richard Ngarava

8.5

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