The Harare Sports Club is set for another exciting encounter as Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe,meet in the second T20I the three match series on Saturday , september 6. Having claimed a narrow four wicket victory in the opening contest . Sri Lanka lead the series 1-0 and will look to seal the series , while zimbabwe will aim to bounce back strongly and force a decider.
The hosts will feel hard done by after letting a promising opportunity slip away in opening match T20I . Zimbabwe asked to bat first endured an early wobble with quick wickets falling but Barian Bannett stood tall with a brilliant 81 from 57 deliveries . He composed yet aggressive knock backed by useful contribution from the middle order , guided zimbabwe to a competitive total of 175/7 in 20 overs.
Sri Lanka chasing the target began in commanding fashion Pathum Nishanka and Kusal Mendis stiched together a blazing 96 run stand inside 10 overs . When zimbabwe clawed back with a flurry of wickets , the momentum swung again . Kamindu Mendis unleashed a stunning cameo of 41 off just 16 balls ensuring sri lanka cross the finish line with four wickets in hand and five deliveries to spare . Sri lanka take lead 1-0 up in three matches T20I series.
Pitch Report
The Harare Sports Club surface has been consistent throughout the tour offering some thing for both batters and bowlers . Spinners are likely to play a crucial role in the middle overs , while pacer who hit the hard lengths can expect some assistance .
Sri lanka vs Zimbabwe Head to Head Match
Total matches Played: 7
SL won : 6
Zim won:1
Tied : 0
No Results: 0
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Predicted playing XIs
Zimbabwe
Brian Baneet,Tadiwanshe Murumani (w), Sean williams, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Brul, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Bard Evans, Richard Nagarva , Blessing Muzarabani, Tinotenda Maposa
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nishanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal pareera, Nuwanidu Fernando , Charith Asalanka (c), Dashun Shanaka , Dusmanta Chameera, Dusan Hemantha, Maheesha Theekshana, Nuwan Tushara
Key player to watch
Pathum Nishanka : has been consistent throughout the series providing stability at the top . His fluent stroke Play in the powerplay sets the tone of the innings .
Charith Asalanka : he is ability to take spinners and play big shots in middle overs and make quick runs for the team.
Dusmanta Chameera: he lead the pace attack take breakthrough early the innings with quick pace and swing. In death over use variations make difficult for batter.
Sikandar Raza : the team most experienced all-rounder will be central to both batting and bowling plans. If zimbabwe are to stay a live in the series he will be the man .
Prediction
Sri lanka to win the second T20I seal the series 2-0 , zimbabwe are likely to compete more fiercely than opener.