Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – 3rd One-Day International Preview & Prediction
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THE FACTS
When is Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe on and what time does it start? Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe will take place on Thursday 11th January, 2024 – 09:00 (UK)
Where is Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe taking place? Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe will take place at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
THE LOWDOWN
SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka made hard work of the second ODI between themselves and Zimbabwe, but eventually they got the job done, ultimately winning by just two wickets in a match that proved far closer than expected come the half-way point. After bowling the tourists out for just 208 with Maheesh Theekshana picking up four wickets, it took Sri Lanka 49 overs to win the game whilst losing eight wickets themselves.
ZIMBABWE
Zimbabwe certainly have positives to take from the last ODI despite ending up on the losing side. Despite being bowled out in the low 200s, they made Sri Lanka really work for their win and after having reduced the hosts to 172/8 chasing 209, Zimbabwe must have been sensing an unlikely victory. Provided they can improve from a batting perspective, they have plenty of reason of optimism.
THE PREDICTION
Sri Lanka were nowhere near at their best in the most recent ODI between these two nations and will need to do better in this next game. But at home, improvement is likely and their batters shouldn’t struggle as much this time around. The sensible move is to back a Sri Lanka victory once again over a brave Zimbabwe.
BETTING TIP: SRI LANKA TO WIN
