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Cricket enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the climax as Sri Lanka will face face Zimbabwe in the much-awaited third and final T20 International (T20I) at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday, January 18.
The ongoing three-match T20I series stands level at 1-1, with each team having emerged victorious in the preceding matches. With the series outcome uncertain, the upcoming game is a decisive encounter for both Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, as the triumphant side will seize the coveted T20I series title.
Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 3rd T20I:
Date and Time: January 18; 07:00 pm IST/ 01:30 pm GMT/ 07:00 pm local
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report:
The spin-friendly pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium is renowned for providing an edge to bowlers with expertise in that domain. Furthermore, the brisk outfield and comparatively shorter boundaries create favorable conditions for batters. Pursuing a target on this pitch could pose difficulties. Nevertheless, considering the present weather conditions, there is a chance that the captain winning the toss may opt to bowl first.
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Craig Ervine, Ryan Burl, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka
- All-rounders: Angelo Mathews, Sikandar Raza, Wanindu Hasaranga
- Bowlers: Richard Ngarava, Dilshan Madushanka, Blessing Muzarabani
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Sikandar Raza (vc)
Choice 2: Angelo Mathews (c), Richard Ngarava (vc)
Also READ: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 2024, T20I Series – Broadcast, Live Streaming details: When and where to watch in India, Pakistan, UK & other countries
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wellington Masakadza, Milton Shumba
SL vs ZIM Dream11 Team for today’s match (Jan 18, 01:30 pm GMT):
Squads:
Sri Lanka: Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Janith Perera, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka. Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka – subject to fitness, Maheesh Theekshana. Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Akila Dananjaya
Zimbabwe: Joylord Gumbie (wk), Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Milton Shumba, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza (c), Clive Madande, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tony Munyonga, Ryan Burl, Brian Bennett, Carl Mumba, Ainsley Ndlovu
