ZIM vs SL Prediction, ODI Series 2025, Match 1, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Zimbabwe will take on Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the two-match series at Harare Sports Club in Harare on Friday, August 29.

Advertisment

Led by Craig Ervine, Zimbabwe is entering this series after defeating Ireland by 2-1 at home in February 2025. On the other hand, Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka, defeated Bangladesh by 2-1 at home in July 2025.

ZIM vs SL, 1st ODI, Match Details

Match: Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, ODI Series 2025, Match 1

Time & Date: 1:00 PM IST, Friday, August 29

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

ZIM vs SL, 1st ODI Pitch Report

The Harare surface is expected to assist both batters and bowlers equally right from the powerplay overs. We can see spinners and slow bowlers doing well in the middle overs. Any score above 280 would be a daunting task for the chasing side.

ZIM vs SL, 1st ODI Probable XIs

Zimbabwe

Craig Ervine (c), Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Brendan Taylor (wk), Tony Munyonga, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri.

Sri Lanka

Advertisment

Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Milan Rathnayake, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka.

ZIM vs SL, 1st ODI Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Sri Lanka

These two sides have played a total of 64 ODIs against each other. While Sri Lanka leads the head-to-head tally with a total of 49 victories, Zimbabwe has secured 12 wins with three encounters ending in a no-result.

On that note, we can expect the visitors Sri Lankan side to start off the two-match ODI series on a winning note.

Advertisment

Stay updated with the latest cricket news, match insights, and exclusive updates at Sky247 India and download the Sky247 app to start betting today!