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In what promises to be an exciting encounter, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will face off in the 4th match of the Super Sixes round at the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers 2023. The match is scheduled to take place today at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
Both teams have displayed exceptional performances throughout the tournament, winning all their group stage matches and commencing the Super Six round with victories. With their impressive track record, both Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka are considered strong contenders to secure a spot in the highly anticipated 2023 ODI World Cup in India.
Zimbabwe’s most recent match saw them pitted against Oman, where the hosts emerged victorious by a margin of 14 runs. On the other hand, Sri Lanka faced off against the Netherlands in their previous encounter and emerged triumphant with a 21-run victory.
Pitch report:
The track at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo offers favorable conditions for spinners, allowing them to exploit the turn and bounce on offer. Considering that the pitch gets better as the game progresses, teams would prefer chasing at this venue.
Head-to-head record:
Played: 60| ZIM: 12 | SL: 46 | No result: 2
Probable XIs:
Zimbabwe: Joylord Gumbie (wk), Craig Ervine (c), Wessly Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, Luke Jongwe, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Sahan Arachchige, Dilshan Madushanka
Dream11 Prediction:
- Wicket-keeper: Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Craig Ervine, Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne
- All-rounders: Sean Williams (c), Sikandar Raza, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga (vc), Ryan Burl
- Bowlers: Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
Squads:
Zimbabwe: Joylord Gumbie (wk), Craig Ervine (c), Sean Williams, Wessly Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani, Innocent Kaia, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brad Evans, Clive Madande
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushan Hemantha, Kasun Rajitha
