Lanka would like to continue the momentum that they have on their side in ODI courtesy of a win in their last ODI series against Bangladesh, and get off to a strong start in the opening match of the series against Zimbabwe.
The Lankan batting will depend a lot on their top three batters that too a lot more on the openers, as compared to the number three batter.
Middle-order batsmen and all-rounders: Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage
The openers would also want the middle order batters to capitalize on the start they give the team to exert more pressure on the opposition bowlers.
If the left-hand batter is able to play in his usual aggressive manner and keep the game moving by building partnerships with the lower middle order, then Lanka will have a great chance of outplaying Zimbabwe.
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera
If we talk about their bowling attack for the two-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, it looks strong at least on paper, but a lot will be determined by how it performs on the field.
Lanka is expected to go in with two specialist fast bowlers in the form of Asitha Fernando and Dushmantha Chameera.
The likes of Maheesh Theekshana, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, and Dunith Wellalage will be the four spin bowling options, with Theekshana and Wellalage being the two specialist spinners.
However, the bowling combination that the visitors will go with in the first ODI might change depending on the conditions, with one spinner making way for a fast bowler.
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