ZIM VS SL 1st ODI Prediction for Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe 2025 Preview: After so many disappointing results, Zimbabwe will step again on the field in order to get success as they will host Sri Lanka for white-ball matches. Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will be in action in the first ODI, which will kick off at 1 PM IST on August 29 at Harare Sports Club. Both teams are in search of some form. Sri Lanka will take this tour as a preparation ahead of the Asia Cup 2025.
They have dropped a couple of senior players and added some new faces to their squad. But still, they have kept the core players, which will provide the team much-needed balance. Zimbabwe have been under fire because of the non-performance, and they will have to find the right combination, which they can take forward. Hence, the result of the first game will matter for both sides.
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ZIM VS SL Match Details
| Tournament | Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe 2025 |
| Match | Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI |
| Date | August 29, 2025 (Friday) |
| Time | 1 PM IST |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
ZIM VS SL Head-to-Head Stats
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 12 |
| Sri Lanka | 49 |
| No Result/Tied | 3 |
ZIM VS SL Last 5 Matches Results
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | L, L, W, L, W |
| Sri Lanka | W, W, W, L, W |
ZIM VS SL Weather & Pitch Updates
| Temperature | 24-26° C |
| Weather Forecast | 10-15% Humidity with 0% chances of rain |
| Pitch Behavior | Batting-Friendly |
| Best Suited To | Good for Fast Bowlers |
Record of chasing teams
| Records | Good |
| Winning % | N/A |
ZIM VS SL 1st ODI, Ground Stats (ODIs)
| Harare Sports Club, Harare | ||
| Total | 203 | |
| Team Bat 1st | 91 | |
| Team Bat 2nd | 106 | |
| Tie/ No Result | 6 | |
| Average First Innings Score | 229 | |
| Highest Score | 408/6 (50 Ov) by ZIM vs USA | |
| Lowest Score | 35/10 (18 Ov) by ZIM vs SL | |
ZIM VS SL Playing 11s (Predicted)
| Zimbabwe | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Brian Bennett | Pathum Nissanka |
| Ben Curran | Nishan Madushka |
| Brendan Taylor (wk) | Kusal Mendis (wk) |
| Craig Ervine © | Sadeera Samarawickrama |
| Sikandar Raza | Charith Asalanka (C) |
| Johnathan Campbell | Dhananjaya de Silva |
| Luke Jongwe | Kamindu Mendis |
| Richard Ngarava | Dushmantha Chameera |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Maheesh Theekshana |
| Trevor Gwandu | Dilshan Madushanka |
| Wessly Madhevere | Asitha Fernando |
ZIM vs SL: Probable Best Batter
Zimbabwe: Sean Williams did well in the recent series at home. He is an experienced pro and knows about the home conditions. His form will be very important for his team’s chances.
Sri Lanka: Captain Charith Asalanka has been in great form in ODIs. In just 8 innings, he has scored two centuries and two half-centuries in 2025, and from the middle order, he can change the game.
ZIM vs SL: Probable Best Bowler
Zimbabwe: Richard Ngarava is a seasoned campaigner and knows the length that can work well at Harare Sports Club. His height is also an added advantage for him.
Sri Lanka: Maheesh Theekshana will love bowling here. The pitch will suit his bowling style, and his quicker ones on a slow surface can trouble the batters.
ZIM VS SL Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Zimbabwe will have to work hard here. Already, they have been under a lot of pressure after recent failure. Their inability to perform under pressure has been exposed. However, this is a new series and a new opposition; they will be looking for a change and doing well.
They can upset Sri Lanka on this tour but require a good batting performance. Sri Lanka are the better side of two in both departments. The experience they have and the skillset of the players are major reasons that all current match odds are in favor of them for this game.
Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Prediction Today Match: Injury Updates
| Zimbabwe | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| No Injury Update. | No Injury Update. |
Disclaimer: This article includes forward-looking suggestions and predictions about upcoming events. These claims are based on current assumptions, which include risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the forecasts will be met, and actual results may vary significantly.
