Sri Lanka will be up against Zimbabwe in the 1st match of the Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka, 3 T20I Series, 2024. The match will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on 14th January at 07:00 PM IST.
SL vs ZIM (Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe), 1st T20I - Match Information
Match: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I
Date: 14th January, 2024
Time: 07:00 PM IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
SL vs ZIM (Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe), 1st T20I Preview
In their last 5 games, Zimbabwe have won 3 games and lost 2. Sri Lanka have lost the last 5 games played.
Both teams last played against each other in Match 1 of the ICC World Twenty20, 2012 where Ajantha Mendis scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 192 match fantasy points while Graeme Cremer topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Zimbabwe with 50 match fantasy points.
SL vs ZIM, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 141 runs. The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.
Weather Report for R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
The temperature is expected to be around 26°C and humidity is expected to be around 74%. Winds at a speed of 5.09 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
SL vs ZIM, Head-to-Head
In the 3 matches played between these 2 teams, Sri Lanka has won all their matches. Zimbabwe do not have a good record against Sri Lanka. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict the trend to continue. Sri Lanka's bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the batters have earned the most fantasy points for Zimbabwe.
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett | 4 | 28 | 5.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 27, 0, 0, 1, 24 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 0 | 0 | 32, 2, 8, 20, 6 | - |
| Charith Asalanka | 5 | 85 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 55, 0, 4, 22, 4 | - |
- Brian John Bennett
Brian Bennett is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 7.1. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 4 matches, Brian Bennett has scored 27, 0, 0, 1 and 24 runs at an average of 5.6 per match.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a wicket-keeper with an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 32, 2, 8, 20 and 6 runs at an average of 13.6 per match.
- Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka is a batter with an average of 24 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.8 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. Charith Asalanka is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 85 runs averaging 17 per match.
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwan Thushara | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1.8 | - | 1, 2, 0, 4, 2 |
| Richard Ngarava | 4 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 0, 5, 0 | 1, 2, 2, 0, 2 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 28 | 5.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 15, 13, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara
Nuwan Thushara is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. Nuwan Thushara is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recent 5 matches, he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8. This player has a good record at this venue as in the recent 5 matches Nuwan Thushara played here, he has taken 7 wickets.
- Richard Ngarava
Richard Ngarava is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, Richard Ngarava has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. This player is an off-break bowler and in the last 3 matches, Maheesh Theekshana has taken 2, 0, 0, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.6. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | 3 | 83 | 16.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 65, 14, 0, 4 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 67 | 13.4 | 9 | 1.8 | 48, 0, 19, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 6, 1 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 3 | 52 | 10.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 40, 0, 0, 2, 10 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Sikandar Raza Butt
Sikandar Raza can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 105 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Sikandar Raza is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 0, 65, 14, 0 and 4 runs at an average of 16.6 per match.
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an all-rounder with an average of 108 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Wanindu Hasaranga has scored 48, 0, 19, 0 and 0 runs averaging 13.4 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling leg-break and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 2, 0, 6 and 1 wickets, averaging at 1.8 wickets per match. This player has had a good time at this venue as in the recent 3 matches Wanindu Hasaranga played here, he has taken 0, 2, 0, 6 and 1 wickets.
- Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Dhananjaya de Silva has scored 52 runs averaging 10.4 per match.
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | 3 | 83 | 16.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 65, 14, 0, 4 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 67 | 13.4 | 9 | 1.8 | 48, 0, 19, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 6, 1 |
| Nuwan Thushara | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1.8 | - | 1, 2, 0, 4, 2 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 3 | 52 | 10.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 40, 0, 0, 2, 10 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Richard Ngarava | 4 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 0, 5, 0 | 1, 2, 2, 0, 2 |
- Sikandar Raza Butt
Sikandar Raza is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 105 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, Sikandar Raza has scored 83 runs at an average of 16.6 per match.
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an all-rounder with an average of 108 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 48, 0, 19, 0 and 0 runs averaging 13.4 per match. Wanindu Hasaranga can also give you some bowling fantasy points with leg-break bowling and in recent matches, he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8 per match. He has bowled well at this venue as in the last 3 matches this player played here, he has taken 9 wickets.
- Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara
Nuwan Thushara is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Nuwan Thushara has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the last 5 matches, this player has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8. Nuwan Thushara has been very successful at this venue as in the last 5 matches he played here, he has taken 4, 0, 0, 0 and 3 wickets.
- Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Dhananjaya de Silva is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 40, 0, 0, 2 and 10 runs averaging 10.4 per match.
- Richard Ngarava
Richard Ngarava is a bowler with an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, Richard Ngarava has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.
SL vs ZIM Squad Information
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Angelo Mathews, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushmantha Chameera, Dasun Shanaka, Akila Dananjaya, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Nuwan Thushara, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka and Matheesha Pathirana.
Zimbabwe (ZIM) Squad: Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Luke Jongwe, Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, Joylord Gumbie, Carl Mumba, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Ainsley Ndlovu, Richard Ngarava, Milton Shumba, Blessing Muzarabani, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande and Brian Bennett.
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Ryan Burl, Charith Asalanka and Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva and Angelo Mathews
Bowlers: Nuwan Thushara, Richard Ngarava and Dushmantha Chameera
Captain: Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Photo credit: Alamy
