Zimbabwe will take on Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI of the Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe 2025, scheduled to be played at Harare Sports Club, Harare, on Friday, 29 August 2025. Both teams will look to gain momentum in the tournament, with fans eagerly awaiting this thrilling clash. In this blog, find out who will win today’s 2025 1st ODI ZIM vs SL Match Prediction.
Match Details
| Detail | Info |
| Match | ZIM vs SL, 1st ODI, Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe 2025 |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Date & Time | Friday, 29 August 2025, 1:00 PM (IST) |
| Live Streaming | Fan code |
Pitch Report:
The Harare Sports Club surface traditionally offers slow and low bounce, making batting slightly challenging early on. Seamers get some help with the new ball, particularly in morning sessions, while spinners find assistance as the game progresses due to dryness and footmarks. Stroke-making improves once batters get set, but run-scoring is rarely easy, with 240–270 often considered a competitive total in ODIs. In T20s, par scores hover around 150–160, where timing the ball rather than brute force becomes key.
Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches | 6 |
| Won by ZIM | 4 |
| Won by SL | 2 |
| No Result | 0 |
Predicted Playing XIs
ZIM Playing XIs:
Clive Madande, Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervine, Ben Curran, Johnathan Campbell, Sean Williams, Tony Munyonga, Brian Bennett, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Brad Evans, Trevor Gwandu, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Ernest Masuku.
SL Playing XIs:
Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nishan Madushka, Pathum Nissanka, Janith Liyanage, Nuwanidu Fernando, Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Milan Rathnayake, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando.
Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter:
Brian Bennett is the best probable batter, known for her composure under pressure and ability to anchor the innings with consistency.
Probable Best Bowler:
Maheesh Theekshana is the best probable bowler, with her experience and crafty leg-spin making her a key wicket-taking threat in the middle overs.
Match Scenarios
Scenario 1: ZIM bats first
- First Innings score prediction: ZIM will score 230-240
- Result prediction: SL will win the match
Scenario 2: SL bats first
- First Innings score prediction: SL will score 270-280
- Result prediction: SL will win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s analysis, current form, pitch report, and player performance. Please make your decision based on your own judgment.