Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka are currently engaged in a two-match ODI cricket series in Harare, Zimbabwe, starting August 29, 2025. The matches are being played at the Harare Sports Club.
The first ODI match is scheduled for August 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM IST, with a second ODI following on August 31, 2025. Sri Lanka is predicted to have the upper hand in the series based on recent performances and rankings.
Sri Lanka is ranked higher in the ICC ODI rankings and has a stronger head-to-head record against Zimbabwe in ODIs, having won 49 out of 64 matches played between them. Zimbabwe has won 12 matches in this head-to-head encounter. The pitch at Harare Sports Club tends to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball, with fast bowlers getting some early assistance and spinners playing a role as the game progresses.
SL vs ZIM Match Details
- Series: Sri Lanka, tour of Zimbabwe 2025
- Teams: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 1st ODI
- Date: 29 Aug, 2025
- Time: 12:30 PM PST
- Venue: Harare Sports Club.
SL vs ZIM Match Live Streaming Info:
The Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka 1st 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 1st 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 1st ODI on August 29, 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).
Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka, comes in as the stronger side with better rankings and recent ODI series wins against strong teams. Despite the absence of Wanindu Hasaranga due to injury, their squad contains a balanced mix of solid batsmen and effective bowlers. Their key strengths include depth in batting and a varied bowling attack with quality pace and spin options. The pitch at Harare is likely to offer assistance to seamers early on, with spinners becoming effective in the middle overs.
Weather is expected to be dry and sunny with temperatures around 28°C, making it a fairly good day for cricket with a low chance of rain. The toss may play a strategic role, with both captains likely inclined to bowl first, considering past matches have favored teams chasing.
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.