ZIM vs SL 1st ODI Live: Where to Watch, Playing XI Prediction, H2H Stats, and IPL Stars

Zimbabwe will face Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the two-match series in Harare on Friday, August 29. For Zimbabwe, this series is a chance to test their squad as they prepare for the 2027 Cricket World Cup, which they will co-host with South Africa. On the other hand, Sri Lanka, currently ranked fourth in the ICC ODI rankings, will aim to collect important points and move into the top three.

ZIM vs SL 1st ODI: Match Details

Weather Report

ZIM vs SL 1st ODI: Pitch Report

In the first ten overs, the seam bowlers could get some movement because of the early moisture. As the day goes on, the pitch should settle, making batting easier. Later, spinners might also come into play if they use the conditions well. A good first-innings score here is usually around 240–260. The last ODI at Harare saw Ireland make 240 for six batting first.

The weather will be very hot, with temperatures in the high 20s and humidity close to 50 percent. There’s only a small chance of rain (about 4%), and even if it does rain, the heat should dry up the pitch quickly.

ZIM vs SL Head-to-Head stats

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

ZIM vs SL Full Squad

Zimbabwe squad for ODIs: Ben Curran, Craig Ervine (c), Brad Evans, Brian Bennett, Ernest Masuku, Johnathan Campbell, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Tony Munyonga, Wessly Madhevere, Brendan Taylor (wk), Clive Madande (wk), Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Trevor Gwandu

Sri Lanka squad for ODIs: Janith Liyanage, Nuwanidu Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (wk), Nishan Madushka (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Milan Rathnayake

ZIM vs SL Predicted Playing 11:

Zimbabwe Probable Playing 11: Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Wessly Madhevere, Sean Williams, Brendon Taylor (wk), Craig Ervine (c), Sikandar Raza, Johnathan Campbell, Brad Evans, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava

Sri Lanka Probable Playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

Who Will Win the Match?

Prediction: Sri Lanka to win the match.

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Stars To Watch Out in ZIM vs SL Match

Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Blessing Muzarabani

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