Sri Lanka will take on Zimbabwe in the second ODI of the three-match series of ongoing Zimbabwe’s tour of Sri Lanka on Monday (January 8). The match will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
While the first encounter got washed off due to excessive rain, both sides will be eager to clinch a victory in the upcoming clash.
ODI Stats and Records at R. Premadasa Stadium
- Total Matches: 162
- Matches won batting first: 88
- Matches won bowling first: 63
- Average first innings score: 232
- Average second innings score: 190
- Highest total recorded: 375/5 (50 Ov) by India vs Sri Lanka
- Lowest total recorded: 50/10 (15.2 Ov) by Sri Lanka vs India
- Highest score chased: 292/4 (48.3 Ov) by Sri Lanka vs Australia
- Lowest score defended: 170/10 (49.2 Ov) by West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women
R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium is known to favour spinners, although it equally provides advantages to batters with its swift outfield and comparatively shorter boundaries. Pursuing a target on this pitch might pose challenges. Nevertheless, considering the prevailing weather conditions, there exists a likelihood that the captain who wins the toss will opt to field first.
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Colombo Weather forecast:
The weather forecast for Colombo during the Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe match predicts a 65% chance of precipitation. The humidity is expected to be around 81%, creating relatively humid conditions on the field. The wind speed is anticipated at 10 kilometres per hour, providing a moderate breeze throughout the game. Teams and players may need to factor in these weather conditions as they strategize and adapt their gameplay.
SL vs ZIM, Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis (c), Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pramod Madushan, Dilshan Madushanka, Dasun Shanaka, Mahesh Theekshana.
Zimbabwe: Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Craig Ervine (c), Clive Madande, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Luke Jongwe, Sikandar Raza, Richard Ngarava, Milton Shumba, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Monyunga
