Sri Lanka go into this tri-series game with several batters who have recently contributed. Janith Liyanage played a composed 41 off 38 balls in the previous match, including three fours and a six, Kusal Perera added a brisk 25 off 19, and Kamil Mishara hit 22 off 12 with two fours and two sixes. Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, captain Dasun Shanaka and Kamindu Mendis complete a strong group of batters.
Dushmantha Chameera took 2 for 29 last time, and Wanindu Hasaranga, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Shanaka and Eshan Malinga make up the rest of an attack that mixes pace and spin.
Zimbabwe’s batting hinges on Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza, Brendan Taylor and Tadiwanashe Marumani. Burl was exceptional in the previous match with an unbeaten 67 off 49 balls, and captain Raza supported him with 23 off 18 balls before also taking 2 for 38 with the ball. Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Graeme Cremer, Raza and Tinotenda Maposa will be asked to supply wickets in Zimbabwe’s attack.
