SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, and Injury Update of 1st ODI match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.
SL vs ZIM Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka, 1st ODI Match Preview:
Sri Lanka are set to host Zimbabwe for a three-match ODI series. The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is set to host all three encounters, with the first match scheduled on January 16.
Sri Lanka are fresh from a good T20 World Cup campaign followed by an impressive Test series victory against the West Indies at home.
The emergence of wrist-spinner Maheesh Theekshana and the coming-off age of Dushmanta Chameera has galvanized the Sri Lankan bowling line-up.
Zimbabwe have their task cut-out for themselves. Beating the Sri Lankan side on turning tracks isn’t going to be an easy task. Experienced campaigners Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza and Craig Ervine will be key if Zimbabwe are to upset the hosts.
SL vs ZIM Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka, 1st ODI Match Details:
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Date & Time: 16th Jan, at 02:30 PM IST
Live Score: CricketAddictor
SL vs ZIM Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka, 1st ODI Match Pitch Report:
The surface at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is a good cricketing surface. The pitch is expected to slow down a touch as the match progresses. Teams will look to win the toss and bat first on this surface.
The surface is expected to assist the spinners. The spinners will need to be accurate and provide timely breakthroughs for their team.
SL vs ZIM Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka, 1st ODI Match Probable Playing XIs:
SL: Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Dasun Shanaka (c), Ramesh Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Pradeep, Maheesh Theekshana, Praveen Jayawickrama
ZIM: Wesley Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Regis Chakabva (wk), Craig Ervine (c), Ryan Burl, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Luke Jongwe, Milton Shumba, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara
Top Picks for SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
SL
Charith Asalanka made an impressive start to his career last year. He is termed as the next big thing in Sri Lankan cricket. In his 8 ODI matches, he has scored 326 runs at an average of 40.75, which includes 3 half-centuries.
Chamika Karunaratne has got the skills to be a great finisher. He is a big striker of the ball and more importantly, can pick wickets with the ball as well. He has scored 200 runs and has also picked up 6 wickets in his ODI career.
Dushmantha Chameera will lead the Sri Lankan bowling contingent in this series. He has scalped 39 wickets in his 37 ODIs with the best figures of 5 for 16 and has also scored 203 runs with the bat.
ZIM
Craig Ervine knows how to pace the innings in this format of the game. This will be his 100th ODI and he would want to make this match a memorable one. He has notched 2737 runs in his ODI career at an average of 32.58.
Regis Chakabva can score runs under tough circumstances. He has accumulated 817 runs in his 43 ODI innings which comprises 3 half-centuries.
Sean Williams has got loads of potential to win matches for his side with both bat and ball. He is just 5 runs shy of 4000 ODI runs and has managed to pick 75 wickets with the ball as well.
Blessing Muzarabani has featured in 27 ODIs for Zimbabwe and has also scalped 34 wickets with the best figures of 5 for 49.
SL vs ZIM Must Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction:
| Player | Statistics (Last 5 matches) | Dream11 Points |
| Charith Asalanka | 285 runs + 1 wicket | 79, 31, 90, 98, 78 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | 106 runs + 4 wickets | 59, 42, 50, 103, 21 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 42 runs + 6 wickets | 6, 54, 2, 71, 98 |
| Craig Ervine | 125 runs | 87, 82 |
| Regis Chakabva | 117 runs | 64, 129, 22, 24, 17 |
| Sean Williams | 230 runs + 4 wickets | 99, 33, 8 |
SL vs ZIM Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – Charith Asalanka, Sean Williams
Vice-Captain – Ryan Burl, Maheesh Theekshana
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SL vs ZIM Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper- Regis Chakabva
Batsmen- Craig Ervine, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka
All-Rounders- Sean Williams, Ryan Burl (vc), Chamika Karunaratne
Bowlers- Dushmantha Chameera, Blessing Muzarabani, Maheesh Theekshana
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SL vs ZIM Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper- Dinesh Chandimal
Batsmen- Craig Ervine, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka
All-Rounders- Sean Williams (c), Dasun Shanaka, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl
Bowlers- Tendai Chatara, Nuwan Pradeep, Maheesh Theekshana (vc)
SL vs ZIM Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka, 1st ODI Match Probable Winner:
Sri Lanka is expected to win this match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.
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.