Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between SL vs ZIM?- CBTF Macha
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Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds
Get to Know Who will win SL vs ZIM 2nd T20 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTF MACHA Prediction, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage.
MATCH: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe
DATE: Jan 16, 2024
TIME: 19:00 IST / 13:30 GMT
VENUE: R. Premadasa Stadium – Colombo, Sri Lanka
TOURNAMENT: SL vs ZIM
Sri Lanka defeated Zimbabwe by the barest margin in the first T20I of the three-match series. With six runs required in the final two deliveries, Dushmantha Chameera hit a boundary in the penultimate delivery while taking a double in the final ball to win it for Sri Lanka. However, the Wanindu Hasaranga-led side will not be happy with the performance.
The bowlers however did a remarkable job. Maheesh Theekshana and Hasaranga picked up two wickets each as Zimbabwe posted 143 runs on the board. Even so, they made a close contest out of it, all thanks to Sikandar Raza. The veteran all-rounder made 62 runs off 42 deliveries in the first innings while picking up three wickets in the second innings.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka struggled for the majority part of the second innings but Angelo Mathews and Dasun Shanaka took control of the situation at the right time to get the job done. The win should give them some confidence while Zimbabwe will eye to make a comeback in the second T20I on January 16.
R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo typically assists the spinners. A low-scoring game is expected and the skipper winning the toss should elect to bowl first. 160 runs will be a good total on board.
SL vs ZIM Predicted Playing XI:
Sri Lanka:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara
Zimbabwe:
Craig Ervine, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Brian Bennett, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
SL vs ZIM Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Sikandar Raza
Sikandar Raza has been sensational for Zimbabwe in the recent past. Be it with the bat or with the ball, the cricketer has made a difference and will once again play an important role for the team in the second T20I.
Probable Best Bowler: Wanindu Hasaranga
Wanindu Hasaranaga has been spectacular ever since he made his return from injury. He was difficult to pick and will once again be a threat.
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