Published: Jul 06, 2017, 10:11 AM (IST)
Edited: Jul 06, 2017, 10:09 AM (IST)
This is the third ODI of the ongoing five-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. After the first two games were played at Galle, both the sides will now play the remainder of the series at Hambatota, a venue where not matches have been held for over two years. The live telecast of the match will be available on Ten HD 1 and Ten 3 while the live online streaming will be available on Sony LIV. Sri Lanka were shocked in the first game as Zimbabwe’s Solomon Mire’s century took the tourists home. However, Sri Lankan spinners followed it up with some impeccable bowling to keep the hosts very much alive in the competition. Full Cricket Scorecard: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI at Hambantota
Grame Cremer lost his seventh consecutive ODI toss and is approaching the record that is held with Heath Streak who lost 8 tosses in 2011. But Zimbabwe will be relieved on having Tendai Chatara’s services after injuring himself during the second ODI. However, they have made two changes to the side to bolster their bowling as well as batting unit by including Tarisai Musakanda and paceman Carl Mumba to replace Donald Tiripano and Ryan Burl. Meanwhile, after a convincing victory in the second game, Sri Lanka have stuck to the same XI.
Wanidu Hasaranga and Lakshan Sandakan will once again be under spotlight after their brilliant spells. Kusal Mendia, Upul Tharanga and Angelo Mathews will be expected to fire the cylinders with their willow.
Zimbabwe will once again to hope resurrect their batting order after Hamilton Masakadza’s lone battle.
