Sri Lanka looks to secure a series whitewash as Zimbabwe strives to set a defendable score in the 2nd ODI match between the two teams.

The second and final One Day International (ODI) of the Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka series is being played at the Harare Sports Club on August 31, 2025. The series is poised for an exciting conclusion, with Sri Lanka aiming for a clean sweep.

In the first ODI, Zimbabwe fell short by seven runs while chasing 299. However, the home team has received a boost with the return of Brendan Taylor, who adds depth to their batting lineup. Captain Sean Williams, along with Sikandar Raza and Ben Curran, scored fifties in the first ODI, giving Zimbabwe hope for a comeback in the second match.

On the Sri Lankan side, Charith Asalanka leads the team as captain, while Sanath Jayasuriya coaches. The playing 11 for the second ODI includes Pathum Nissanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, and Dilshan Madushanka.

Madushanka clinched a hat-trick in the last over of the first ODI, a remarkable feat that could potentially swing the momentum in Sri Lanka's favour. Kamindu Mendis and Janith Liyanage provide strong support to Sri Lanka's batting lineup, with Nissanka being reliable at the top of the order.

Zimbabwe's squad for the second ODI includes the players mentioned above, along with Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Brendan Taylor (wk), Sean Williams (c), Sikandar Raza, Wessly Madhevere, Tony Munyonga, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Justin Sammons, Dion Ebrahim, Charl Langeveldt, and Stuart Matsikenyeri.

With both teams eager to secure a victory, the second ODI promises to be an exciting contest. Williams hopes that Zimbabwe can convert pressure moments into results, while Sri Lanka aims to continue their winning streak and achieve a clean sweep in the series. The match at the Harare Sports Club is set to be a thrilling conclusion to the Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka ODI series.

Sri Lanka looks to secure a series whitewash as Zimbabwe strives to set a defendable score in the 2nd ODI match between the two teams.