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ToggleThe SL vs ZIM 2nd ODI will be played in Colombo on Monday, January 8. The match starts at 2.30 pm IST after the first game ended with no result due to rain. The series thus started on the worst possible note.
However, rain saved Zimbabwe from a potential defeat in their first ODI as they were 12/2 and in a spot of bother chasing 274 for victory. Rain was expected to play spoilsport and it eventually turned out to be that way in Colombo. The second ODI now becomes a must-win for both teams.
Chairth Asalanka scored a century (101 off 95) to power the Lankan to a competitive total. Skipper Kusal Mendis scored 41 in his first knock as full-time captain. Sadeera Samarawickrama scored 41 and Janith Liyanage on his ODI debut scored 24.
Chasing down the target, Zimbabwe were given a double blow by Dilshan Madushanka as he removed Tinashe Kamunhukamwe and skipper Craig Ervine for a duck and Zimbabwe were reduced to 5/2. However, the visitors were saved by rain when they had just added 12 runs for the loss of 2 wickets on the board in 4 overs. The rain became stronger and eventually relentless forcing the match to be called off.
The second and third ODI will be played on January 8 and 11 in Colombo. The series then shifts to T20Is with a three-match series on January 14, 16 and 18. All the matches will be played in Colombo with weather predictions not very good meanwhile.
Sri Lanka began 2024 with a home series against Zimbabwe in January. They will host the African nation for three ODIs and as many T20Is. It will be followed by a series against Afghanistan, consisting of one Test, three ODIs, and three T20Is. The Islanders will then head to Bangladesh for an all-format tour.
Both Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe had a lean 2023. The Islanders lost the Asia Cup final and had a forgetful 2023 World Cup winning just two matches in the tournament. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, failed to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2024 and lost to Uganda in the African regional qualifier. Zimbabwe are playing under new coach Walter Chawaguta and their performance in the first ODI certainly highlights their struggles against Sri Lanka.
The two teams have played 62 ODIs with the Lankans winning 47 games and the Aftercan nation 12. Three matches have ended in no result. The two teams have played just three T20Is with Sri Lanka winning all three. Sri Lanka have won 14 of the 20 Test matches played between the two sides. Zimbabwe are yet to win a Test match against Sri Lanka.
SL vs ZIM Live Streaming In India– 2nd ODI, When and Where To Watch Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Live In India? 2024
When will the SL vs ZIM 2nd ODI match begin?
The match begins at 2.30 pm IST on January 8, 2024, Monday.
Where will the SL vs ZIM 2nd ODI match take place?
The match will be played at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
How to Live Telecast the SL vs ZIM 2nd match on television?
The SL vs ZIM live telecast will be available on Sony Sports Network.
How to Livestream the SL vs ZIM 2nd ODI match on mobile Online?
The SL vs ZIM live streaming will be available on the SonyLIV app and website and FanCode App and website.
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