SL vs ZIM: Dream11 Prediction 1st ODI Match, Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka 2024

SL vs ZIM: Dream11 Prediction 1st ODI Match, Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka 2024 (Image Source: Google)

Zimbabwe are on tour of Sri Lanka for three ODIs and three T20Is in January. This will start with the first ODI, which will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on January 6 (Saturday). These two teams are looking to revamp their cricket.
Hence, it is a great series to give chances to new faces. It will not be easy for Zimbabwe, as Sri Lanka's record at home is pretty solid. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will start their journey under new captain.

SL vs ZIM: Match Details

Date: 06 January 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 02:30 pm I.S.T.
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

SL vs ZIM: Head-to-Head

Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have played a total of 61 matches in this format. Sri Lanka have a big lead and they have dominated Zimbabwe most of the times. The Sri Lankan team have won a total of 47 wins, as compared to Zimbabwe's 12. Two games between these two sides have also ended with no result.

SL vs ZIM: Live Streaming Details

The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will be live on Sony Ten 5 and Sony Ten 5 HD channels. Fans can also watch the game on FanCode Mobile app and website.

SL vs ZIM: Pitch Report

The Premadasa Stadium venue is a spin track, which will assist the spinners and slow bowlers from both sides. Batters will find it a challenging surface to bat on, as the ball will come slow on to the bat.

SL vs ZIM: Predicted XI

Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (c), Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dunith Wellalage, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Avishka Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Mahesh Theekshana.

Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (captain), Clive Madande, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Luke Jongwe, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Monyunga

SL vs ZIM: Dream11 Team

Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama

Batters: Craig Ervine, Ryan Burl, Pathum Nissanka

All-rounders: Sikandar Raza (Captain), Wanindu Hasaranga (Vice Captain), Dunith Wellalage

Bowlers: Richard Ngarava, Mahesh Theeekshana, Dilshan Madushanka

Dream11 Prediction: Sri Lanka have some quality players and at home they are very difficult to beat. So we predict a win for them on Saturday.