Live Coverage of Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI: Insights, Toss Details, and Starting Lineups - Everything You Require
Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka are all set to face off in the second and final ODI of their series on August 31, 2025, at the Harare Sports Club. The match will begin at 1 PM IST.
The Zimbabwean team, coached by Justin Sammons, will aim to level the series, with captain Craig Ervine hoping for a series-levelling win. In the first ODI, Zimbabwe put up a strong fight, with Sean Williams, Ben Curran, and Sikandar Raza all scoring fifties. However, it was Sri Lanka who emerged victorious by 7 runs, with Dilshan Madushanka taking a hat-trick in the final over.
The Zimbabwe playing 11 for the 2nd ODI includes Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Brendan Taylor (wk), Sean Williams (c), Sikandar Raza, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande (wk), Brad Evans, Ernest Masuku, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani. Brendan Taylor's return adds experience to Zimbabwe's dressing room for the second ODI.
Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka and coached by Sanath Jayasuriya, aim for a 2-0 clean sweep in the ODI series. Kamindu Mendis and Janith Liyanage were instrumental in Sri Lanka's win in the first ODI. Pathum Nissanka's consistency with the bat against Zimbabwe remains a key factor for Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lanka ODI squad includes Pathum Nissanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, and Jeffrey Vandersay. The Sri Lanka playing 11 for the 2nd ODI includes Pathum Nissanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.
The Harare pitch is traditionally batting-friendly, with early movement for seamers. Unfortunately, the Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI is not broadcast live on German television. However, the match will be streamed live on FanCode. The match will not be televised live in India.
Sri Lanka have chosen to bowl first in the 2nd ODI at Harare. Fans can look forward to an exciting contest as both teams strive for victory.
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