ZIM vs SL Match Prediction: Who Will Win 1st ODI? Sri Lanka Tour of Zimbabwe 2025
Published - 29 Aug 2025, 10:00 AM
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Zimbabwe will take on Sri Lanka in the first of the two-match ODI series. This article will provide you with ZIM vs SL Match Prediction, Toss Prediction, Score Prediction, Best Batter Prediction, and Best Bowler Prediction for the 1st ODI 2025.
ZIM vs SL Match Prediction: Who Will Win 1st ODI? Sri Lanka Tour of Zimbabwe 2025:
Match Details
Match: Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI
Date: August 29, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM IST
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Live streaming: Fancode
Live broadcast: NA
ZIM vs SL Match Prediction—Head-to-Head Record
There is a huge gap between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka as far as the head-to-head record of both teams in ODI cricket is concerned.
The two sides have gone head-to-head in 64 ODI matches so far, with Sri Lanka having the upper hand with 49 wins.
Zimbabwe, on the other hand, has won just 12 matches, while three games have ended in a no result.
The home team for the upcoming ODI series, i.e., Zimbabwe, would like to bridge the gap by winning the opening game of the series to be played in Harare.
Total Matches Played: 64
ZIM Won: 12
SL won: 49
Tie: 00
No Result: 03
Pitch Report & Conditions
The pitch at the Harae Sports Club will have something in it for the bowlers in the initial few overs, given it's a day game, so the batters will have to give respect to the bowlers at least in the first half hour, and can then dictate terms.
Weather Report
There is no chance of rain during the match. The temperature is expected to be a high of 29 degrees and a low of 11 degrees.
ZIM vs SL Match Prediction- Probable XIs
Zimbabwe Playing 11:
Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine (c), Clive Madande (wk), Sikandar Raza, Johnathan Campbell, Sean Williams, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu
Sri Lanka Playing 11:
Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera
Form and Fitness
Every player in both teams is fit and available for the first ZIM vs SL ODI.
ZIM vs SL Score Prediction
A score of 270-280 should be a good score while batting first during the first ZIM vs SL ODI.
Players to Perform Prediction
ZIM- Craig Ervine, Brian Benett, Sikandar Raza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
SL- Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera
Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for ZIM in the match: Craig Ervine or Sikandar Raza
Who will score the most runs for SL in the match: Pathum Nissanka or Charith Asalanka
Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for ZIM in the match: Blessing Muzarabani or Richard Ngarava
Who will pick the most wickets for SL in the match: Dushmantha Chameera or Asitha Fernando
Conclusion: Who will win the match?
Sri Lanka will start the match as the favorite and is expected to win the match.
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