2nd T20I of the Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka, 3 T20I Series, 2024 will be played between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe (SL vs ZIM) at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on 16th January at 07:00 PM IST.
SL vs ZIM (Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe), 2nd T20I - Match Information
Match: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I
Date: 16th January, 2024
Time: 07:00 PM IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
SL vs ZIM (Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe), 2nd T20I Preview
Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have played 1 match in the series, with Sri Lanka winning all the games played so far.
In the first game of this series, Angelo Mathews was the Man of the Match and Maheesh Theekshana scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 68 match fantasy points while Sikandar Raza topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Zimbabwe with 186 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 25°C with 74% humidity. Winds at a speed of 1.42 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 4 matches played between these 2 teams, Zimbabwe have lost 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. The all-rounders of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
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 | 38 | 7.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 10, 27, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 0 | 0 | 17, 32, 2, 8, 20 | - |
| Charith Asalanka | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 0 | 0 | 16, 55, 0, 4, 22 | - |
- Brian John Bennett
Brian Bennett is a batter with an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 7.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 4 matches, this player has scored 10, 27, 0, 0 and 1 runs at an average of 7.6 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 is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Kusal Mendis is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 17, 32, 2, 8 and 20 runs averaging 15.8 per match.
- Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 25 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.8. Charith Asalanka is a left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 16, 55, 0, 4 and 22 runs at an average of 19.4 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 | 7 | 1.4 | - | 0, 1, 2, 0, 4 |
| Richard Ngarava | 4 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 5 | 1, 1, 2, 2, 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 28 | 5.6 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 15, 13, 0 | 2, 2, 0, 0, 1 |
- Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara
Nuwan Thushara is a bowler with an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls right-arm medium-fast and in the last 5 matches, Nuwan Thushara has taken 0, 1, 2, 0 and 4 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Richard Ngarava
Richard Ngarava is a bowler with an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent 4 matches, this player has taken 1, 1, 2, 2 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.2.
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Maheesh Theekshana has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. He bowls off-break and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1. Maheesh Theekshana has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2 and 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 | 141 | 28.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 62, 0, 0, 65, 14 | 0, 3, 3, 0, 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 67 | 13.4 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 0, 48, 19 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| 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. He has an average of 121 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 62, 0, 0, 65 and 14 runs averaging 28.2 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 6 wickets, averaging 1.2 wickets per match.
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an all-rounder with an average of 113 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Wanindu Hasaranga has scored 0, 0, 0, 48 and 19 runs averaging 13.4 per match.
- Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. 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 batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, Dhananjaya de Silva has scored 52 runs averaging 10.4 per match.
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
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 | 141 | 28.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 62, 0, 0, 65, 14 | 0, 3, 3, 0, 0 |
| Wellington Masakadza | 4 | 6 | 1.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 0, 6, 0, 0 | 1, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 28 | 5.6 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 15, 13, 0 | 2, 2, 0, 0, 1 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 67 | 13.4 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 0, 48, 19 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 2 | 0.4 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 | 2, 1, 1, 2, 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 4 | 77 | 15.4 | 0 | 0 | 0, 26, 34, 3, 14 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
The top point-getters for Sri Lanka are Maheesh Theekshana with 68 match fantasy points, Wanindu Hasaranga with 66 match fantasy points and Dasun Shanaka with 46 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Zimbabwe are Sikandar Raza with 186 match fantasy points, Wellington Masakadza with 69 match fantasy points and Blessing Muzarabani with 54 match fantasy points.
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 | 141 | 28.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 62, 0, 0, 65, 14 | 0, 3, 3, 0, 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 67 | 13.4 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 0, 48, 19 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Nuwan Thushara | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1.4 | - | 0, 1, 2, 0, 4 |
| 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 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 5 | 1, 1, 2, 2, 0 |
- Sikandar Raza Butt
Sikandar Raza is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 121 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 141 runs at an average of 28.2 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 6 wickets, averaging 1.2 wickets per match.
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an all-rounder with an average of 113 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 high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, Wanindu Hasaranga has scored 67 runs at an average of 13.4 per match.
- Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara
Nuwan Thushara can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player bowls right-arm medium-fast and in the last 5 matches, Nuwan Thushara has taken 0, 1, 2, 0 and 4 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is an all-rounder with an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 40, 0, 0, 2 and 10 runs at an average of 10.4 per match.
- Richard Ngarava
Richard Ngarava is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Richard Ngarava has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. He bowls left-arm fast-medium and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 1, 1, 2, 2 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.2.
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, Tapiwa Mufudza, Wellington Masakadza, Joylord Gumbie, Carl Mumba, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Ainsley Ndlovu, Richard Ngarava, Milton Shumba, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Faraz Akram, Blessing Muzarabani, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande and Brian Bennett.
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Sikandar Raza, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva and Ryan Burl
Batters: Brian Bennett, Charith Asalanka and Milton Shumba
All-Rounder: Kusal Mendis
Bowlers: Nuwan Thushara, Richard Ngarava and Luke Jongwe
Captain: Luke Jongwe
Vice-Captain: Dhananjaya de Silva
Photo credit: Alamy
