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Sri Lanka
Zimbabwe
The 3-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe has reached an interesting point where Sri Lanka is leading by 1-0 and Zimbabwe has a chance to level the series on Thursday. The 3rd ODI between the two teams is scheduled to take place on Thursday at R. Premadasa Stadium.
Sri Lanka will be high on confidence with a win in the 2nd ODI but they need to sort some loopholes in the team in order to score a series win.
Zimbabwe will be eyeing to finish the series on a positive note with a win. However, the team has struggled against the bowling attack of the hosts. Cricket betting sites have a wide range of betting markets with them.
Ngarava has performed consistently as he picked 2 wickets in the 1st ODI and ended up with a five-wicket haul in the 2nd ODI.
The betting tip is...
Richard Ngarava to pick 2.5+ wickets in the game
66 %
34 %
Sri LankaZimbabweThe loss of the toss came out as an opportunity for the Sri Lankan bowlers in the 2nd ODI. Dilshan Madushanka gave an early advantage to the team and Maheesh Theekshana was the highest wicket-taker as he picked up 4 wickets in 9.4 overs at an economy of 3.21. Dushmantha Chameera and Jeffery Vandersay also contributed with 2 wickets each at an economy of 5.50 and 4.70 respectively.
On the batting front, the struggles of Sri Lankaβs top order are not coming to an end. The top order was decimated for a score of 16 runs. However, it was Janith Liyange at number 4 who gave momentum to the team by scoring 95 off 127 at a strike rate of 74.80. The rest of the middle order was a complete failure and that will be a major concern for the team management.
Skipper Kusal Mendis needs to score a big number to the pressure of form the middle order.
Predicted Lineup: Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Sahan Arachchige, Dasun Shanaka, Janith Liyanage, Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Jeffrey Vandersay
The decision to bat first by the visitors turned out to be a massive blunder. However, at the start, the top order had the scoring momentum as Joylord Gumbie (30 off 37) and skipper Craig Ervine (82 off 102) built a good partnership.
Ryan Burl also contributed with 31 runs off 37 balls at a strike rate of 83.78. The failure of Sikander Raza was a major blow to the team in the middle order.
Zimbabwean bowlers started on a positive note but failed to stop the chase of the opposition. Richard Ngaravaβs performance was the highlight of the day as he picked up 5 wickets in 10 overs at an economy of 3.20. Sikander Raza contributed with 2 wickets in 10 overs at an economy of 3.20.
The middle-order needs to be at the top of their performance so that the team can reach a winnable score.
Predicted Lineup: Joylord Gumbie, Clive Madande, Craig Ervine, Ryan Burl, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Faraz Akram, Tapiwa Mufudza, Tapiwa Mufudza
There are no complaints from Zimbabweβs top order but their middle order has been a major problem. They need a strong partnership in the middle order to win the 3rd ODI.
The hosts, on the other hand, have shown inconsistency in the top order but they have good depth in batting and their bowlers have performed consistently. We predict a win for Sri Lanka in the 3rd ODI.
