Match Prediction:
Thursday evening at the R Premadasa Stadium, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will engage in the series-ending Twenty20 International with the score tied 1-1. Tuesday, Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets with one ball remaining after Sri Lanka won the opening match by three wickets on the final delivery of the match. We provide a preview of the third T20I below. The match commences at 19:00 local time in Colombo.
Sri Lanka cannot be overly surprised by their loss on Tuesday, given that Zimbabwe has come within touching distance in two of their previous matches on this tour. The hosts must score runs in the top order on Thursday, but they should have sufficient talent to win the match and secure the series.
On Tuesday, captain Sikandar Raza was aptly pleased with his squad’s performance and the outcome. The Zimbabwe camp will be filled with confidence that they can now advance and secure the series victory. However, they will need to perform at their highest level to secure two consecutive T20I victories.
Winning Chances:
Toss Prediction:
Based on the fact that the team fielding first has won both of the series’ opening two games, it is anticipated that both captains will opt to field first in this contest.
Weather Report:
The venue is expected to experience extremely humid conditions throughout Thursday evening. A brief thunderstorm and cloud cover are both potential interruptions to the match.
Pitch Report:
On Thursday, the pitch was considerably speedier, allowing batsmen to pass through the boundary and depend on the wicket’s velocity. We anticipate a par score of approximately 165 in this match.
Head to Head:
On Tuesday, Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka in their first T20I, breaking a four-match losing streak in head-to-head competitions in this format.
SL vs ZIM Team Form in Last Five Matches | |
SL : L W L L L | ZIM : W L L L W |
Sri Lanka Preview:
Tuesday’s match saw the return of Dilshan Madushanka in lieu of Nuwan Thushara. In that match, he took the wicket of the powerful opener Tinashe Kamunhukamwe; therefore, we anticipate that he will maintain his starting position for today’s match. Injuries have not been documented in advance of the match on Thursday.
Sri Lanka Squad Predicted:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Angelo Mathews, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka
Zimbabwe Preview:
After coming so close to taking the lead 1-0 in the opening Twenty20 International, Zimbabwe maintained confidence in the same XI for the rematch and triumphed. Positive team spirit is evident, and we do not anticipate any alterations in preparation for this decisive match.
Zimbabwe Squad Predicted
Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Brian Bennett, Luke Jongwe, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Prediction:
With only 20 runs remaining to win the series and the final over of Tuesday’s match, Zimbabwe appeared doomed to suffer another loss and see the series evaporate. Zimbabwe managed to accomplish the feat, despite the assistance of shoddy fielding, inadequate bowling, and outstanding batting. We anticipate a highly competitive final game of the series and are placing our money on Sri Lanka to emerge victorious in a close contest.
