The second ODI between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka on August 31, 2025, at Harare Sports Club is a crucial match in the Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe 2025. Sri Lanka currently leads the series 1-0 after a thrilling first ODI where they won by just 7 runs, highlighted by Dilshan Madushanka’s last-over hat-trick. Sri Lanka aims to seal the series with another win, while Zimbabwe looks to bounce back to level the series and gain momentum ahead of the T20I leg.
The pitch at Harare Sports Club offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, with some early assistance to seamers and a generally batting-friendly surface as the game progresses. Teams will look to capitalize on the powerplay overs to build a solid platform for a competitive total.
Key players for Zimbabwe include Sikandar Raza, who played well in the first ODI, and Sean Williams, who also showed all-round capabilities. Sri Lanka will rely on their strong batting lineup including Pathum Nissanka, Janith Liyanage, and Kamindu Mendis, alongside their effective bowling unit led by Dilshan Madushanka and Asitha Fernando.
Match time is 1:00 PM IST (9:30 AM Local) at Harare Sports Club, promising another exciting contest between these two sides.
SL vs ZIM Match Details
- Series: Sri Lanka, tour of Zimbabwe 2025
- Teams: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI
- Date: 31 Aug, 2025
- Time: 12:30 PM PST
- Venue: Harare Sports Club.
SL vs ZIM Match Live Streaming Info:
The Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI live match can be watched on the following platforms:
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In India: FanCode (app and website)
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In Sri Lanka: TV Supreme and SandBrix streaming platform
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In the USA: Willow TV
How to Watch the Match for Free:
You can watch the Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI live streaming for free on official broadcasters like Sony Network (TV) and Ten Sports (online).
Live Streaming Link: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe
Live Score:
The live streaming channel for the Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI on August 31, 2025, at Harare Sports Club is FanCode (app and website) for viewers in India. In Sri Lanka, the match is available on TV Supreme and the SandBrix streaming platform. In the USA, the match will be broadcast on Willow TV. The match starts at 1:00 PM IST (9:30 AM local Harare time).
The match could be decided by which team executes best under pressure, with historic records favoring Sri Lanka, who have won the majority of head-to-head ODI encounters. The toss and early game momentum will play a significant role on this pitch that tends to favor chasing teams.
The match is notable for Dilshan Madushanka’s last-over hat-trick, which sealed the victory for Sri Lanka. Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza put up a valiant effort in the chase but couldn’t take Zimbabwe over the line. Sean Williams captained Zimbabwe in this match due to Craig Ervine’s absence from the series because of a calf strain.
Playing XI:
Zimbabwe XI: Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine (c), Clive Madande (wk), Brad Evans, Blessing Muzarabani, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Johnathan Campbell, Richard Ngarava, Brendan Taylor (wk).
Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera.