Sri Lanka VS Zimbabwe – Sri Lanka arrives in Zimbabwe today for a two-match ODI series, beginning with the opener at Harare Sports Club. Here’s your rundown of what to expect.
Sections
- Match Details
- Venue: Harare Sports Club.
- Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025, at 1 PM IST / 9:30 AM local time.
- Zimbabwe chose to bowl first after winning the toss.
- Team Composition & Key Players
- Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (captain), Brendan Taylor (wicketkeeper-batter), Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava.
- Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (captain), Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando.
- Context & Series Significance
- This is Sri Lanka’s first bilateral ODI white-ball tour of Zimbabwe since 2008; their last trip in 2016 was part of a tri-series.
- The series also serves as preparation for Zimbabwe’s upcoming T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers.
- Pitch & Conditions Analysis
- Harare’s surface often provides seam movement early and can aid spinners later.
- Batters tend to settle in as the innings progresses, making the toss decision crucial.
- Form & Momentum
- Zimbabwe have struggled for consistency in recent months, suffering defeats against stronger opponents.
- Sri Lanka are riding momentum after an ODI series win against Bangladesh earlier this summer.
- Streaming & Viewing Info
- The match is available for live streaming on FanCode.
- Score updates and commentary are accessible on all leading cricket platforms.
Conclusion
Zimbabwe will look to capitalize early on home conditions with the ball, while Sri Lanka’s balanced lineup gives them the edge. It promises to be a compelling start to the series.
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