After rain played spoilsport in the 1st ODI between Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe two days ago, both teams are gearing up for the 2nd contest in the series. The R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, the same venue as the previous match, will host the encounter.
In the interrupted 1st ODI, Sri Lanka showcased dominance, amassing 273 runs in 50 overs powered by a century from Charith Asalanka. Despite Dilshan Madushanka claiming two early wickets, rain halted the game after just four overs in Zimbabwe’s chase, denying Sri Lanka a potential victory.
R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo provides assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. With an average first innings score of 232 and an average second innings score of 190, it offers a balanced platform. As demonstrated by Asalanka, runs can be scored with the right technique and patience.
ODI Stats at R Premadasa Stadium:
- Total ODIs: 162
- Matches won batting first: 88
- Matches won bowling first: 63
- Average 1st innings score: 232
- Average 2nd innings score: 190
- Highest total recorded: 375/5 by IND vs SL
- Lowest total recorded: 50/10 by SL vs IND
- Highest score chased: 292/4 by SL vs AUS
- Lowest score defended: 170/10 by WIW vs SLW
The squads for the match between Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe are as follows:
Zimbabwe Squad:
- Joylord Gumbie (w)
- Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
- Milton Shumba
- Takudzwanashe Kaitano
- Craig Ervine (c)
- Sikandar Raza
- Clive Madande
- Luke Jongwe
- Wellington Masakadza
- Richard Ngarava
- Blessing Muzarabani
- Faraz Akram
- Tony Munyonga
- Tapiwa Mufudza
- Ryan Burl
Sri Lanka Squad:
- Pathum Nissanka
- Nuwanidu Fernando
- Kusal Mendis (w/c)
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Charith Asalanka
- Dasun Shanaka
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Dunith Wellalage
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Jeffrey Vandersay
- Akila Dananjaya
- Avishka Fernando
- Pramod Madushan
- Janith Liyanage
- Sahan Arachchige
- Dilshan Madushanka
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