SL vs ZIM Dream11 Team, Who will win Sri lanka vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI Today Match Prediction 18 January

SL vs ZIM Today Match Prediction: Both Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe were involved in what could be dubbed as a humdinger of a contest in the recently concluded first ODI in Pallekele. Opting to bat first, Zimbabwe posted 296 runs in the first innings, with openers Takudzwanashe Kaitano and Regis Chakabva posting an 80-run stand which was followed by a scintillating ton from Sean Williams. In response, the hosts chased down the total with five wickets in hand and nine deliveries to spare, as they rode on the enthralling performances from opener Pathum Nissanka and middle-order duo of Dinesh Chandimal and Charith Asalanka, who scored a minimum of 75-runs each to propel the Sri Lankan cricket team to a 1-0 lead in the 3-match ODIs. 

SL vs ZIM 2nd ODI Match Details

Form Guide (Last 5 ODIs)

SL: WWLWW

ZIM: LLNRWL

Record at Pallekele (ODIs)

SL: 2 Wins

ZIM: 1 Loss

Standings in ICC ODI Rankings

SL – 9

ZIM – 14

SL vs ZIM Today Match Prediction

Credits to Zimbabwe for putting up a fighting performance in the first ODI, however, it’s likely for the hosts to spin a match-winning show in the much-coveted match to grab hold of the series. The top and middle-order batters from Sri Lanka, namely Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka. Dinesh Chandimal and Kamindu Mendis can be backed for another mighty show with the willow. At the same time, the trio of Nuwan Pradeep, Chamika Karunaratne and Maheesh Theekshana can be vouched to don a vital role with the ball against Craig Ervine & Co.

Who will win today’s SL vs ZIM match?

Sri Lanka will be the favorite for the second ODI in  SL vs ZIM dream11 prediction as well, considering the all-round exhibition they put to display which eventually led to them stamping their authority in the previous outing. 

Betway – SL – 1.15, ZIM – 5.00

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI Dream11 Team & Playing 11 for Today’s Match

SL Playing 11 (likely)

Kusal Mendis

Pathum Nissanka

Charith Asalanka

Dinesh Chandimal

Kamindu Mendis

Dasun Shanaka

Chamika Karunaratne

Maheesh Theekshana

Jeffrey Vandersay

Chamika Gunasekara

Nuwan Pradeep

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• Dinesh Chandimal bagged the Man of the Match for a mature inning in the first ODI, which witnessed the No.4 batter score 75 runs off 91 deliveries, which comprised 4 fours and a six. 

• Charith Asalanka’s 68-ball 71 played a major role in the hosts’ seal a 1-0 lead in the ongoing series. The middle-order batter stitched a 129-run stand for the fourth-wicket alongside Chandimal to pave way for their triumph. 

ZIM Playing 11 (likely)

Takudzwanashe Kaitano

Regis Chakabva (wk)

Craig Ervine

Wesley Madhevere

Sean Williams

Sikandar Raza

Ryan Burl

Wellington Masakadza

Blessing Muzarabani

Richard Ngarava

Tendai Chatara

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• Regis Chakabva’s aggressive knock set the momentum for the Craig Ervine-led side in the first innings at Pallekele. The wicket-keeper batter struck at 88.89 to force his way to 72 runs that comprised partnerships alongside Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Craig Ervine and Sean Williams. Not to mention, he was instrumental in affecting two dismissals while guarding the stumps.

• Sean Williams proved once again how big a player he is for the Zimbabwean cricket team. The middle-order batter top-scored for the visitors with an 87-ball 100 that had 9 fours and 2 sixes to thrust the team’s total to 296 at the end of the innings. 

Today Match Score: Another belter of a track and thus, a scoreline around 250-260 could be anticipated in the second ODI. Both sides have ample scorers in their line-up who could accelerate when needed. 

Today Pitch Report: Batters are likely to be a part of another high-scoring encounter in the upcoming match, and taking into account the cloud cover and the fact that chasing sides have benefitted on this wicket, the toss-winning side should look to bat second on this occasion.

Where to watch SL vs ZIM 2nd ODI live score: Sony Sports Network.

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe timetable: SL vs ZIM January 21 at Pallekele.

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