ZIM vs SL Dream11 Prediction 1st T20I Playing XI: Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe, 2025 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, and Pitch Report
ZIM vs SL Dream11 Team Predictions for Today- Match Read Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe, 2025 1st T20I H2H Records, Key Players, Pitch Report and who will win today's match between ZIM vs SL.
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ZIM vs SL 1st T20I, 2025 Match Preview:
Zimbabwe (ZIM) lock horns with Sri Lanka (SL) in the first match of the T20 Series. Zimbabwe (ZIM) lost the ODI series against Sri Lanka (SL) by 2-0. Zimbabwe played their last game against NZ in the tri-series. ZIM lost 4 out of their last 5 matches. In this series, they aim to bounce back.
Sri Lanka (SL) also lost their last T20 series against Bangladesh by 2-1. Pathum Nissanka has been consistently performing well for Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka will be looking to continue their dominance in the T20 series as well.
ZIM vs SL Recent Performance
| ZIM | L | L | L | L | W |
| SL | L | L | W | W | L |
ZIM vs SL Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe, 2025 Match Details:
- Series/Tournament: T20I Series, 2025
- Match: ZIM vs SL Match 1st T20I
- Date: 31 August 2025
- Match Start Time: 01:00 PM IST
- Stadium/Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe
- Live Score: cricketwinner.com
- Live Streaming: YouTube and Fan Code app.
ZIM vs SL Head-to-Head Stats:
| ZIM Won | 1 |
| SL Won | 2 |
| NR | 0 |
ZIM vs SL Pitch & Weather Report:
The weather for the 1st T20I of the Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe, 2025. The sky will be obvious. There is a moderate chance of rain. The temperature can go up to 21 degrees Celsius. Overall, ideal conditions for a good game of cricket.
According to previous data, the average score at this venue ranges between 150 and 170 runs. The surface is excellent for the batters and fast bowlers, promising a balanced contest.
| Temp. | 17.05C |
| Rain Possibility | 27% |
| Avg Score | 154 |
| Best Suited For | Pacers |
Toss History at College Ground, Cheltenham:
In the last 5 games at College Ground, Cheltenham, approximately 68% of matches have been won by the chasing side, indicating that the surface is more favourable for batters in the second half.
| Toss Winners Opt To | BOWL First (55%) |
| Win% | 68% |
ZIM vs SL Dream11 Prediction Playing 11
Zimbabwe (ZIM) Probable 11:
1. Ben Curran/R Burl, 2. Brian Bennett, 3. Brendan Taylor(WK), 4. Sean Williams, 5. Sikandar Raza, 6. Clive Madande(WK), 7. Tony Munyonga, 8. Brad Evans, 9. Richard Ngarava, 10. Ernest Masuku, 11. Blessing Muzarabani
Sri Lanka (SL) Probable 11:
1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Nishan Madushka(WK), 3. Kusal Mendis(WK), 4. Sadeera Samarawickrama(WK), 5. Charith Asalanka(C), 6. Janith Liyanage, 7. Kamindu Mendis, 8. Dushmantha Chameera, 9. Maheesh Theekshana, 10. Asitha Fernando, 11. Dilshan Madushanka
ZIM vs SL- Top Picks from Zimbabwe (ZIM).
| Players | Role | Credits | Recent Pts. |
| Sikandar Raza | AR | 9 | 31, 21, 22, 95 |
| Sean Williams | BAT | 8.5 | 12, 10, 98, 12 |
| R Burl | AR | 8 | 13, 61, 24, 65 |
| Richard Ngarava | BOWL | 8 | 154, 72, 8, 134 |
ZIM vs SL- Top Picks from Sri Lanka (SL).
| Players | Role | Credits | Recent Pts. |
| Pathum Nissanka | BAT | 9 | 68, 38, 68, 70 |
| Kusal Mendis | WK | 8.5 | 147, 12, 14, 44 |
| Charith Asalanka | AR | 8 | 31, 123, 56, 114 |
| D Shanaka | AR | 8.5 | 82, 14, 61, 121 |
ZIM vs SL Cricket Winner Player Insights:
- Sikandar Raza (ZIM) delivered an excellent all-around performance in the recently concluded ODI series. In his last 5 T20S, he scored 107 runs. He will be a must-own pick in this match.
- Pathum Nissanka (SL) was the highest run scorer from Sri Lanka in the ODI series. In his last 5 T20S, he scored 156 runs. The Sri Lankan opener will be eager to play a big knock in this match as well.
- Kusal Mendis (SL) is another solid pick for this match. He scored 170 runs in his last 5 outings.
- Richard Ngarava (ZIM) has been consistently performing well for Zimbabwe, taking 10 wickets in his last 5 games. He will be a good pick from the bowling section.
ZIM vs SL Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:
| Captain | Vice-captain |
| Pathum Nissanka | Kusal Mendis |
| Sikandar Raza | Charith Asalanka |
ZIM vs SL Fantasy Team Suggestion:
Fantasy Team: Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka(c), Sikandar Raza(vc), Sean Williams, Kamindu Mendis, Richard Ngarava, R Burl, D Shanka, Blessing Muzarabani, and M Pathirana
ZIM vs SL Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice
| SL Captain Choice | Sikandar Raza |
| GL Captain Choice | Pathum Nissanka |
| Punt Picks | Kusal Mendis(c), Charith Asalanka(vc) |
| Dream11 Combination | 1-3-4-3 |
ZIM vs SL Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:
Sri Lanka (SL) is expected to win this match. SL won the recently concluded ODI series by 0-2 and also has a strong head-to-head record against ZIM in T20S. Additionally, their key players, such as Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, and Kusal Mendis, have been in red-hot form.
ZIM vs SL 1st T20I FAQ
Who is likely to win the ZIM vs SL match today?
Sri Lanka (SL) is expected to win this match.
Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?
Sri Lanka (SL).
Who are the top fantasy picks for the ZIM vs SL Dream11 team?
Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Sikandar Raza, Pathum Nissanka
What is the pitch report for this match?
The pitch is batting-friendly, and we can expect an average score range between 150 and 170 runs.
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