SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today 1st ODI, Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe ODI series 2024

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Published at :January 5, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Modified at :January 13, 2024 at 11:57 PM

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 1st ODI of the Zimbabwe’s tour of Sri Lanka 2024 between SL vs ZIM to be played in Colombo.

The first ODI game of the new year 2024 will be played on January 6. This will be the first ODI of Zimbabwe’s tour of Sri Lanka. These two teams will play three ODIs and three T20Is on this tour.

The first game is scheduled to take place at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, and this venue will host all six matches between the two teams. Both teams have suffered a lot in ODIs in the last year or so. Both teams will not be part of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan. Hence, it is the time to revamp their game.

SL vs ZIM: Match Details

Match: Sri Lanka (SL) vs Zimbabwe (ZIM), 1st ODI, Zimbabwe’s tour of Sri Lanka 2024

Match Date: January 06, 2024 (Saturday)

Time: 02:30 PM IST | 02:30 PM Local time

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

SL vs ZIM: Head-to-Head: SL (47) – ZIM (12)

These two teams have played a total of 61 matches in 50-over cricket. Sri Lanka are way ahead with 47 wins, while Zimbabwe have won 12 matches and two games have ended without a result.

SL vs ZIM: Weather Report

The forecast is not good, as there is a prediction of rain for the whole week in Colombo. The maximum temperature will be 29°C with a humidity level of 81 percent and a wind speed of 10 km/h.

SL vs ZIM: Pitch Report

The pitch in Colombo offers a great help to spinners and slow bowlers. The traditional pitch will offer turn and grip. Hence, the team that wins the toss should bat second.

SL vs ZIM: Predicted XIs

Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis (c), Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Avishka Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Dasun Shanaka, Mahesh Theekshana.

Zimbabwe: Ryan Burl, Craig Ervine (captain), Clive Madande, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Luke Jongwe, Sikandar Raza, Richard Ngarava, Milton Shumba, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Monyunga

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 SL vs ZIM Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: K Mendis, S Samarawickrama

Batters: C Ervine, R Burl, P Nissanka

All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, W Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage

Bowlers: R Ngarava, M Theeekshana, D Madushanka

Captain First-Choice: Sikandar Raza || Captain Second-Choice: Dunith Wellalage

Vice-captain First-Choice: W Hasaranga || Vice-captain Second-Choice: S Samarawickrama

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 SL vs ZIM Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: K Mendis, S Samarawickrama

Batters: C Ervine, R Burl, P Nissanka

All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, W Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage

Bowlers: R Ngarava, M Theeekshana, D Madushanka

Captain First-Choice: K Mendis || Captain Second-Choice: Sikandar Raza

Vice-captain First-Choice: R Burl || Vice-captain Second-Choice: P Nissanka

SL vs ZIM: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

With the home conditions, Sri Lanka have a better chance. So we back Sri Lanka to win the first ODI against Zimbabwe.

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Karan Rawat

Karan Rawat is a seasoned cricket writer with a deep passion for the game and over 5 years of experience covering everything that the game can offer. He loves to share the analysis, match reports, and player profiles and tries to bring stories to life with a unique blend of statistics and storytelling. Whether breaking down Test match tactics or capturing the drama of a T20 thriller, Karan's work connects fans with the soul of the sport.