ZIM vs SL 2nd ODI: Where to Watch, H2H Stats, Playing 11 and Full Details

Zimbabwe will face Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the two-match series in Harare on Sunday, August 31. 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 2st ODI: Match Details

Event	Details
Teams	Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe
Match	2nd ODI
Date	Sunday, 31 August 2025
Time	1:00 PM
Venue	Harare Sports Club, Harare
Coverage	FANCODE
Status	Live
Additional Info	Scorecard, Match info, Team images available

Weather Report

Parameter	Value
Location	Harare Sports Club, 3 Lanark Rd, Harare
Weather	Sunny
Temperature	15°C
Precipitation	0%
Humidity	41%
Wind	11 km/h

ZIM vs SL 2st 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.

Stat	Value
Matches	131
Win Batting First	42%
Win Bowling First	54%
Average 1st Innings Score	228
Average 2nd Innings Score	207
Highest Total	408-6 (ZIM vs USA)
Lowest Total	54-10 (AFG vs ZIM)
Highest Chased	328-3 (SA vs AUS)
Lowest Defended	129-10 (AFG vs ZIM)

ZIM vs SL Head-to-Head stats

Team	Matches	Won	Lost	No Result	Tied
Sri Lanka	65	50	12	3	0
Zimbabwe	65	12	50	3	0

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Team	Last 5 Matches
Zimbabwe (ZIM)	L, W, L, W, L
Sri Lanka (SL)	W, W, L, W, W

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.

Scenario	Toss Winner	Opted To	Powerplay Score	Final Score	Match Winner
Scenario 1	Sri Lanka	Bowl First	45-50	250–260	Sri Lanka
Scenario 2	Zimbabwe	Bowl First	40-45	220–230	Sri Lanka

Where to watch Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Match?

Region	TV Broadcast	Streaming Platform
Sri Lanka	TV Supreme	SandBrix (sandbrix.com)
India	—	FanCode app & website (fancode.com)
UK	Details to be updated	Details to be updated
USA	Willow TV	—

Stars To Watch Out in ZIM vs SL Match

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

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