Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the Sri Lanka Tour of Zimbabwe, 1st T20I Match – Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, which will be played on the 3rd of September at the Harare Sports Club, Harare.

Batting Stats ODI

1st T20I Match – Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka (Harare Sports Club, Harare)

Current T20I Form Zimbabwe:
Zimbabwe are currently placed at the 12th position on ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings with a rating of 199.

Zimbabwe are in terrible form when it comes to T20I cricket. They failed to win a single game in the recently concluded Tri Series against New Zealand and South Africa.

Zimbabwe have minimal chances to take the game on to Sri Lanka in the upcoming matches.
Players to look out for:

1. Sikandar Raza – He showed signs of good form in the last ODI against Sri Lanka. Raza can turn the games at his own will in the short format. He is expected to be the top run scorer for Zimbabwe in the upcoming matches.

2. Richard Ngarava – His role in the T20I side is paramount with the ball. Ngarava is expected to be amongst the wickets in the upcoming matches.

Current T20I Form Sri Lanka:
Sri Lanka are currently placed at the 7th position on ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings with a rating of 232.

When it comes to T20I cricket, Sri Lanka are in an ordinary form. They have recently lost a 3 Match T20I Series against Bangladesh by 2-1.

Sri Lanka have stamped their authority in the Tour by winning the ODI Series by 2-0 and they are expected to clean sweep the T20I Series as well.

Wicket Takers ODI

Players to look out for:

1. Pathum Nissanka – He has improved his T20 game a lot by including strokes that didn’t exist in his book. Nissanka is expected to be amongst the runs in the upcoming matches.

2. Binura Fernando – He showed signs of great form in the recently concluded SLC T20 League. Fernando will play a key role with the ball in upcoming matches against Zimbabwe.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

Sri Lanka T20I Squad
Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Vishen Halambage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana

Zimbabwe T20I Squad
Sikandar Raza (Captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Brendan Taylor, Sean Williams

Match Prediction – Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka

Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Sri Lanka

Who will win?-  Sri Lanka

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka), Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Binura Fernando (Sri Lanka), Richard Ngarava (Zimbabwe)

Most Sixes –  Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka), Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe)

Player of the Match- Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka)

Team Scores Batting first – Sri Lanka 170+, Zimbabwe 155+

Match Handicap: Sri Lanka

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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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