SRI vs ZIM 11Wickets Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 2nd ODI

Preview

Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will face each other in the second ODI of the three-match series on January 18. Sri Lanka won the first match by five wickets after chasing down the target of 297 runs in 48.3 overs with five wickets in hand.

Zimbabwe made 296 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 50 overs. Sean Williams made 100 runs off 87 deliveries, and Regis Chakabva 72 runs off 81 balls. For Sri Lanka, Pathum Nissanka made 75 runs off 71 balls. Dinesh Chandimal and Charith Asalanka also chipped in with half-centuries each to guide Sri Lanka over the line.

Match Details

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

Date & Time: January 18th, 2:30 PM IST and Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report

Batters had a gala time during the first match on this ground. Zimbabwe was able to reach 300 runs while batting first, and Sri Lanka had no issues in chasing this total. Hence, the pitch might again be suitable for batters.

Probable Playing XIs for SRI vs ZIM

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Chamika Karunaratne, Dasun Shanaka (c), Maheesh Theekshana, Chamika Gunasekara, Jeffery Vandersay, Nuwan Pradeep

Zimbabwe

Regis Chakabva(wk), Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Wesley Madhevere, Craig Ervine(c), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara, Richard Ngarava, Wellington Masakadza

Top Picks for SRI vs ZIM 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Chamika Karunaratne picked three wickets in ten overs and gave away 69 runs. He bowled a maiden over. He was able to pick the wicket of Sean Williams who made a century.

Pathum Nissanka carried his form from the Lanka Premier League to this series. He made 75 runs while opening the innings off 71 balls. He scored ten boundaries.

Richard Ngarava was the most successful bowler for Zimbabwe. He picked three wickets in nine overs while giving away 56 runs.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SRI vs ZIM 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Kusal Mendis, Sean Williams (c), Sikandar Raza, Dinesh Chandimal, Charith Asalanka (vc), Craig Ervine, Pathum Nissanka, Nuwan Pradeep, Jeffery Vandersay, Richard Ngarava, Chamika Karunaratne

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SRI vs ZIM 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Regis Chakabva, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Chamika Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal (c), Charith Asalanka, Craig Ervine, Pathum Nissanka (vc), Nuwan Pradeep, Richard Ngarava, Jeffery Vandersay

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: Dinesh Chandimal, Sean Williams

Vice-Captain Options: Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.