ZIM vs SL Match Preview
The batting has been the main highlight of Zimbabwe’s performance so far. Sean Williams is in red-hot form, scoring 3 centuries and a half-century in his 5 innings so far. He is also the top scorer in the tournament. Supporting him in the top order is skipper Craig Ervine, who too is in good touch.
Joylord Gumbie, Wesley Madhevere, and Ryan Burl will play the supporting roles here. Sikandar Raza has played an important role lower down the order, scoring runs at a brisk pace. He is also quite effective with the ball, picking up 9 wickets.
The other spinners however haven’t been too effective. Richard Ngrava is the leading wicket-taker for the team with 12 wickets. He will lead the pace attack here along with Tendai Chatara and Blessing Muzarabani.
Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunaratne will look to give the team a strong start here. Karunaratne is the leading run-scorer for the team and has scored 2 half-centuries and a century so far.
The form of Kusal Mendis is a bit of a concern for Sri Lanka as he hasn’t been able to get going. However, the team has quite a few strong performers in the middle order, including Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya De Silva, and Sadeera Samarawickrama. Dasun Shanaka and Wanindu Hasaranga add depth to the batting.
Hasaranga has been very impressive with the ball, and is the leading wicket-taker of the tournament, picking up 20 wickets. His spin partner, Maheesh Theekshana too has shown some good form in the last couple of matches.
The seam attack will be carried out by Lahiru Kumara and Dilshan Madushanka.
Weather Report
The weather here is expected to remain clear with temperatures between 20 and 23 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report
The Queens Club in Bulawayo offers a good track to bat on. The average first-inning score here in this tournament is around 265. The pitch offers a good amount of bounce and pace but for the quicker bowlers. The spinners will come into action in the second half of the match.
Notable stats
Sikandar Raza’s All-Round Performance
Raza has been a major contributor to Zimbabwe’s success in this tournament. He has scored 260 runs and has also picked up 9 wickets.
Team News
There are no updates regarding injuries from either side.
ZIM vs SL Probable 11
ZIM Playing 11
- Joylord Gumbie (Wk)
- Sean Williams
- Wesley Madhevere
- Craig Ervine (C)
- Sikandar Raza
- Wellington Masakadza
- Blessing Muzarabani
- Richard Ngrava
- Tendai Chatara
- Ryan Burl
- Luke Jongwe
SL Playing 11
- Pathum Nissanka
- Dimuth Karunaratne
- Kusal Mendis (Wk)
- Dhananjaya De Silva
- Dasun Shanaka (C)
- Charith Asalanka
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Dilshan Madushanka
- Lahiru Kumara
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing Sri Lanka to win here. They have been excellent in this tournament and have hardly put a foot wrong. They have a well-balanced side and plenty of match-winners in the team. While Zimbabwe has played well too, their record against Sri Lanka hasn’t been the best.
Top Picks
Sean Williams: Sean Williams has scored 532 runs in this tournament at an average of 133.00 and a strike rate of 148.60.
Wanindu Hasaranga: Hasaranga has picked up 20 wickets in 5 matches, including 3 5-wicket hauls. He can also play some lofty shots at the end of an inning.
Dimuth Karunaratne: Dimuth Karunaratne is averaging 64.00 in this tournament and has scored 2 half-centuries and a century so far.
ZIM vs SL Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: S Samarwickrama, J Gumbie
Batters: C Ervine, D Karunaratne, P Nissanka
All-rounders: S Williams (C), S Raza, W Hasaranga (VC), D de Silva
Bowlers: R Ngarava, M Theekshana
