Sri Lanka will clash with Zimbabwe second ODI

2024.01.07

The match will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

On Monday, January 8, Sri Lanka will play Zimbabwe in the second One-Day International (ODI) in the three-match series during Zimbabwe’s current visit of Sri Lanka. The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will host the game.

Both teams will be keen to win the next match, even after the previous one was called off due to heavy rain.

ODI Stats and Records at R. Premadasa Stadium

• Total Matches: 162
• Matches won batting first: 88
• Matches won bowling first: 63
• Average first innings score: 232
• Average second innings score: 190
• Highest total recorded: 375/5 (50 Ov) by India vs Sri Lanka
• Lowest total recorded: 50/10 (15.2 Ov) by Sri Lanka vs India
• Highest score chased: 292/4 (48.3 Ov) by Sri Lanka vs Australia
• Lowest score defended: 170/10 (49.2 Ov) by West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women

Pitch report for R. Premadasa Stadium:

The R. Premadasa Stadium’s pitch is renowned to be favorable to spinners, although hitters may also benefit from its quick outfield and relatively short boundaries. Reaching a goal on this pitch might be difficult. Nevertheless, there’s a chance that the captain who wins the toss will choose to field first given the current weather.

Colombo Weather forecast

A 65% likelihood of precipitation is predicted for Colombo during the Sri Lanka vs. Zimbabwe match. The field will experience relatively humid conditions due to the predicted humidity of 81%. It is predicted that the wind will reach a speed of 10 km/h, which will provide a mild breeze during the game. When planning and adjusting their strategy, teams and players may need to take certain weather conditions into consideration.

ZIM vs. SL: Potential Starting XI

Sri Lanka: Wanindu Hasaranga, Pramod Madushan, Dilshan Madushanka, Dasun Shanaka, Mahesh Theekshana, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dunith Wellalage, Charith Asalanka, and Kusal Mendis (c).

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

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