SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report For 3rd T20I

Zimbabwe would be looking for another heroics while Sri Lanka would back themselves to win the match.

ByĀ CricTracker Staff

Updated - 18 Jan 2024, 17:56 IST

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Preview

Sri Lanka will be up against Zimbabwe in the 3rd T20I of the Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka 2024 at the R Premdasa Stadium in Colombo on January 18. The series is poised evenly between the two teams, and the upcoming game will be the series decider. Hence, the winner of the match will take the trophy home.

The last match between the two teams, which was the second game of the series was played at the same venue where Zimbabwe had won the toss and elected to field. Being put to bat, Sri Lanka did not fare well as they were tottering at four for 27 runs. Their entire top-order was dismissed in scores of single digits, and the team looked in trouble. That is when the experienced pair of Asalanka and Mathews came into play as they put up a partnership worth 118 runs and notched up their individual fifties. This took the team to a good total of 173 runs.

Zimbabwe had a good chase ahead of them and probably a daunting task to beat Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka with a good bowling line-up. They started decently but lost the first wicket for a score of 22. Craig Ervine played a match-defining knock as he smashed 70 runs partnering up with Brian Bennett for the second wicket. Though they lost a little too many wickets in the middle overs and looked in some trouble, the experienced lower middle order of the team saved the day for them. They won the game by four wickets on the penultimate ball of the match.

Also check: SL vs ZIM Match Prediction, 3rd T20I

Match Information

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 3rd T20I

Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka, 18 Jan 2024, Thur, 7:00 PM IST ,R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo

Broadcast

Sony Sports Network

Live Stream

SonyLIV and FanCode

Weather Report

R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo

Rain

24.9Ā°C

98% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sri Lanka

L
W
W
W
NR

Zimbabwe

W
L
L
L
NR

Players Stats in current Series

1

129 Runs

3Ā Matches

112 Runs

3Ā Matches

3

Janith Liyanage

SL - all

119 Runs

3Ā Matches

85 Runs

2Ā Matches

101 Runs

3Ā Matches

6

Sikandar Raza

ZIM - all

80 Runs

3Ā Matches

150.00

3Ā Matches

300.00

3Ā Matches

3

Richard Ngarava

ZIM - bowl

116.67

3Ā Matches

4

Brian Bennett

ZIM - all

160.00

3Ā Matches

115.69

3Ā Matches

6

159.09

3Ā Matches

1

Richard Ngarava

ZIM - bowl

8 Wkts

3Ā Matches

7 Wkts

3Ā Matches

7 Wkts

1Ā Match

6 Wkts

3Ā Matches

5 Wkts

3Ā Matches

4 Wkts

3Ā Matches

3.14

3Ā Matches

1.00

1Ā Match

3.26

1Ā Match

4.93

3Ā Matches

5

Sikandar Raza

ZIM - all

3.70

3Ā Matches

6

Sikandar Raza

ZIM - all

5.82

3Ā Matches

Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, K Mendis (wk), K Perera, S Samarawickrama, C Asalanka, A Mathews, D Shanaka, W Hasaranga (C), M Theekshana, D Chameera, D Madushanka

Bench : A Dananjaya, D de Silva, Matheesha Pathirana, N Thushara, PHKD Mendis, A Fernando, J Liyanage, SSD Arachchige, JF Vandersay, C Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, D Karunaratne, MADI Hemantha, K Rajitha, L Kumara, LU Igalagamage, Shavon Daniel, MNK Fernando, PM Liyanagamage, Lasith Croospulle, Ahan Wickramasinghe, KNA Bandara, RM Liyanarachchi, Ravindu Fernando, S Jayathilake, SMLD Samarakoon, N Vimukthi, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, I Wijesundera

Zimbabwe

TS Kamunhukamwe, CR Ervine, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza (C), SC Williams, RP Burl, LM Jongwe, Clive Madande (wk), WP Masakadza, B Muzarabani, R Ngarava

Bench : T Munyonga, M Faraz Akram, J Gumbie, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, M Shumba, T Mufudza, CT Mumba, A Ndlovu

Injury and availability news

(will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

R Premdasa Stadium in Colombo offers a pitch that is balanced in nature. Spinners, as expected in Sri Lanka, would be having a good time bowling on this pitch with good turn and bounce on offer from it. Batters might have to work hard to get the runs. Teams prefer to bat first here after winning the toss, with the average first innings score being 147.

30%

Pace Bowling

70%

Spin Bowling

45%

Batting Pitch

147

Average Score

55%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Sikandar Raza ZIM | ALL

Raza has been leading his side from the front with his match-winning knocks. He has amassed 70 runs and three wickets so far, making him an apt choice for leadership roles in your team as well.

7
C

Angelo Mathews SL | ALL

Mathews, with his return to International Cricket, has been brilliant. He is the top scorer of the series so far with 112 runs to his name where he had remained not-out once.

8.5
C

Maheesh Theekshana SL | BOWL

Theekshana bowls with tight line and length, forcing wickets out of his opposition. He has scalped away four wickets so far and can be the leader you are looking for in your fantasy team.

8

Charith Asalanka SL | BAT

Asalanka has smashed 85 runs at a strike rate of 139.34 in two matches of the series so far. He is surely a must-have pick for your fantasy side.

8

Blessing Muzarabani ZIM | BOWL

Muzarbani has been bowling his heart out, helping his team win crucial moments. He has picked up four wickets with an economy of 8.63 in both these games.

9

Wanindu Hasaranga SL | ALL

Hasaranga was phenomenal in the recently concluded ODI series where he played just one match and took seven wickets. He has taken three wickets in this series as well and would be looking ahead to add further to the tally.

7.5

Craig Ervine ZIM | BAT

Ervine has been the highest run-scorer for Zimbabwe as he played a match-winning knock in the last game. He has raked up 70 runs at a strike rate of 114.29 in two matches.

7

Luke Jongwe ZIM | BOWL

Jongwe won the match for his team as he played a quick-fire innings and finished the game for his team. He has amassed 38 runs and two wickets so far in the series.

8

Dushmantha Chameera SL | BOWL

Chameera has bowled well to scalp away three wickets with an economy of 8.50 in the two matches of the series. He could be a good budget pick for the team.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

8.5

Pathum Nissanka

SL | BAT

Nissanka has looked really off-color in this series so far. He can be left out alone from your fantasy team.

8

Clive Madande

ZIM | WK

Madande has only been able to contribute 15 runs so far to the team. He too should not find a place in your fantasy side.

Last Updated On - Jan 18 2024 5:56 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

6 : 5

ZIM

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12/100

Head To Head
Sadeera Samarawickrama

8.5

Charith Asalanka

8

Craig Ervine

7.5

Wanindu Hasaranga

9

Angelo Mathews
VC

7

Sikandar Raza
C

9

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

Dushmantha Chameera

8

Luke Jongwe

7

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Wellington Masakadza

7.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

6 : 5

ZIM

Credits Left
11.5/100

Grand League
Kusal Mendis

9

Charith Asalanka

8

Craig Ervine

7.5

Wanindu Hasaranga

9

Angelo Mathews

7

Sikandar Raza
C

9

Maheesh Theekshana
VC

8.5

Dushmantha Chameera

8

Luke Jongwe

7

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Wellington Masakadza

7.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

6 : 5

ZIM

Credits Left
11.5/100

Mega League
Sadeera Samarawickrama

8.5

Charith Asalanka

8

Ryan Burl

8

Craig Ervine

7.5

Wanindu Hasaranga

9

Angelo Mathews
VC

7

Sikandar Raza

9

Maheesh Theekshana
C

8.5

Dushmantha Chameera

8

Luke Jongwe

7

Blessing Muzarabani

8

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Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

6 : 5

ZIM

Credits Left
11.5/100

CricTracker Special
Sadeera Samarawickrama

8.5

Charith Asalanka

8

Ryan Burl

8

Craig Ervine

7.5

Wanindu Hasaranga

9

Angelo Mathews
VC

7

Sikandar Raza

9

Maheesh Theekshana
C

8.5

Dushmantha Chameera

8

Luke Jongwe

7

Blessing Muzarabani

8

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