ZIM vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Best Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st ODI, Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka ODI series 2025

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for 1st ODI of the Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka ODI series 2025 between ZIM vs SL to be played in Harare.

Sri Lanka are on tour of Zimbabwe for five limited-over games. These two will face each other in two ODIs and three T20Is. The action will begin with the two-match ODI series between the teams.

This match will be played on Friday (August 29) at Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe have struggled in the recent past across formats. They will be hoping to change their fortunes and put up a good show.

Sri Lanka have added a few new faces to their squad, and it will be a great exposure for them. A win here will set the tone for the rest of the matches.

ZIM vs SL: Match Details

Match: Zimbabwe (ZIM) vs Sri Lanka (SL), 1st ODI, Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka ODI series 2025

Match Date: August 29, 2025 (Friday)

Time: 1 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 07:30 AM GMT / 09:30 AM LOCAL

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

ZIM vs SL: Head-to-Head: ZIM (12) – SL (49)

A total of 64 matches have been played between these two sides. Sri Lanka have won 49 games, Zimbabwe have 12 wins, and three matches have ended without result.

ZIM vs SL: Weather Report

The forecast for Friday in Harare is clear with 26°C likely to be the highest temperature. The humidity is likely to be hovering around 15 percent.

ZIM vs SL: Pitch Report

Harare Sports Club offers a slow surface that assists the bowlers. The bounce can be uneven, and dryness of the surface makes the ball grip and turn more. The fast bowlers can use the variable bounce to good effect, and it is expected to be a low-scoring game.

ZIM vs SL: Predicted XIs:

Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine ©, Clive Madande (wk), Sikandar Raza, Brendan Taylor, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Trevor Gwandu, Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (C), Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

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

Wicket-keeper: Kusal Mendis

Batters: Seam Williams, Craig Ervine, Charitha Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka

All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Brian Bennett

Bowlers: Blessing Muzarabani, Maheesh Theekshana

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

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Kamindu Mendis || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Pathum Nissanka

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

Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis, Brendan Taylor

Batters: Seam Williams, Craig Ervine, Charitha Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka

All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Brian Bennett

Bowler: Maheesh Theekshana

Captain First-Choice: Charitha Asalanka || Captain Second-Choice: Craig Ervine

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Brian Bennett || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Kusal Mendis

ZIM vs SL: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

The form, experience, record, and all other things are in favor of Sri Lanka, and we back them to win this game.

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