ZIM vs SL Prediction, ODI Series 2025, Match 2, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Zimbabwe will take on Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the two-match series at Harare Sports Club in Harare on Sunday, August 31.

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Moving into the details of the first ODI, Sri Lanka batted first and posted an imposing total of 298/6 in 50 overs. Pathum Nissanka was the star batter, amassing 76 runs while Janith Liyanage (70*) and Kamindu Mendis (57) also shone. 

In response, Zimbabwe were in the game until the last over. However, Dilshan Madhushanka's hat-trick changed the course of the game. Sikandar Raza (92), Ben Curran (70), and Tony Munyonga (43) were decent enough in the chase, but Zimbabwe suffered a seven-run loss eventually.

ZIM vs SL, 2nd ODI, Match Details

Match: Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, ODI Series 2025, Match 2

Time & Date: 1:00 PM IST, Sunday, August 31

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

ZIM vs SL, 2nd ODI Pitch Report

As seen in the first ODI, we can expect batters to have fun in the powerplay and death overs. Though it’s going to be a bit tricky in the middle overs, we can expect the strike rotation to happen. Any score above 290 would be a daunting task for the chasing side.

ZIM vs SL, 2nd ODI Probable XIs

Zimbabwe

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Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Brendan Taylor (wk), Sean Williams (c), Sikandar Raza, Wessly Madhevere, Tony Munyonga, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu.

Sri Lanka

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

ZIM vs SL, 2nd ODI Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Sri Lanka

The first ODI turned out to be a thrilling affair with Sri Lanka coming out on top with a close seven-run win over Zimbabwe. We can expect the visitors to come up with better gameplay to dominate the proceedings in the second ODI and seal the series 2-0 with one more game to go.

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