Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Today Match Prediction: Who Will Win 3rd T20I of Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka 2024?

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Match Prediction: Who Will Win 3rd T20I of Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka 2024?

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Today match Preview

Sri Lanka will face Zimbabwe in the 3rd T20I of the Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka on January 18. The series is evenly matched between the two teams, with the upcoming game being the series decider. In the last match, Sri Lanka struggled with a low score of four for 27 runs, but experienced players Asalanka and Mathews contributed 118 runs and individual fifties to reach a total of 173 runs. Zimbabwe, with a strong bowling line-up, started decently but lost the first wicket for 22 runs. Craig Ervine and Brian Bennett made a match-defining knock, securing the win by four wickets on the penultimate ball of the match.

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Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Today match Match Details:

Match: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 3rd T20I , Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka 2024

Date & Time: 18th January 2023 , Thursday, 07:00 PM IST

Venue:  R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Today Live Stream Details

The live streaming of Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe will be available on Sony Sports Network, Sony Liv and Fancode.

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Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Today Match Pitch Report

R Premdasa Stadium in Colombo offers a balanced playing surface suitable for spin bowlers due to its significant turn and bounce. Batsmen may face challenges in accumulating runs, requiring diligent effort. Teams traditionally opt for batting first, as the average first innings score at the stadium is 147. This strategic choice aims to put runs on the board and apply pressure on the opposition, creating an intriguing and potentially challenging backdrop for both batsmen and bowlers.

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Today Match Playing XI (Expected)

Sri Lanka :

Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Pathum Nissanka

Zimbabwe :

Craig Ervine, Tinashe Kamunhukanwe, Brian Bennett, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza (captain), Ryan Burl, Clive Maddende (wicketkeeper), Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Predicted Winner For Today match:

Sri Lanka is the most likely favourite to win the match.