Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: 2nd T20I Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe – January 16

Here are the Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions for the 2nd T20I Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe to be played on January 16^th 2024, at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo.

Live Scores and Stats - 2nd T20I Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe 

Match Analyst

The weather in Colombo during the match is expected to have overcast clouds.

In the recent head-to-head record in T20 format, Sri Lanka has won two matches against Zimbabwe. Sri Lanka won by 82 runs and by 14 runs (D/L method).

Among the Sri Lanka squad, the highest T20 run scorers in the last 2 years are Pathum Nissanka (798 runs in 31 matches), Kusal Mendis (749 runs in 27 matches), Dasun Shanaka (670 runs in 30 matches), and Charith Asalanka (544 runs in 29 matches).

Among the Zimbabwe squad, the highest T20 run scorers in the last 2 years are Sikandar Raza (1312 runs in 35 matches), Ryan Burl (586 runs in 36 matches), Craig Ervine (583 runs in 32 matches), and Luke Jongwe (283 runs in 23 matches).

Among the Sri Lanka squad, the highest T20 wicket takers in the last 2 years are Wanindu Hasaranga (41 wickets in 20 matches), Maheesh Theekshana (32 wickets in 21 matches), Dushmantha Chameera (17 wickets in 10 matches), and Dilshan Madushanka (13 wickets in 8 matches).

Among the Zimbabwe squad, the highest T20 wicket takers in the last 2 years are Sikandar Raza (45 wickets in 21 matches), Richard Ngarava (43 wickets in 25 matches), Ryan Burl (28 wickets in 16 matches), and Blessing Muzarabani (26 wickets in 17 matches).

According to the historical venue stats in the last 2 years for T20 format, the average first innings score is 145 runs and the highest first innings score is 188 runs.

 The average second innings score is 127 runs and the highest second innings score is 180 runs.

 Considering the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, our win predictor gives Sri Lanka a 51 percent chance of winning.

Squads

Sri Lanka- Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Charith Asalanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Akila Dananjaya, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dilshan Madushanka, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Kusal Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara

Zimbabwe- Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Craig Ervine, Joylord Gumbie, Luke Jongwe, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Clive Madande, Wellington Masakadza, Carl Mumba, Tony Munyonga, Blessing Muzarabani, Ainsley Ndlovu, Richard Ngarava, Milton Shumba

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Zimbabwe

Who will win? – Sri Lanka

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Craig Ervine – Zimbabwe, Charith Asalanka - Sri Lanka

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Blessing Muzarabani – Zimbabwe, Wanindu Hasaranga - Sri Lanka

Most Sixes –– Sikandar Raza Zimbabwe, Angelo Mathews - Sri Lanka

Player of the Match – Wanindu Hasaranga - Sri Lanka

Team Scores Batting first – Zimbabwe 140+, Sri Lanka 140+

Match Handicap – Sri Lanka

*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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