Zimbabwe will play host to Sri Lanka for a three-game ODI series, which commences on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the Harare Sports Club. The series has a three-game T20I encounter as well and is a vital forum for Sri Lanka to gain momentum before the Asia Cup 2025.
Series Preview
Sri Lanka arrive in the series on a roll, having recently won back-to-back series against Australia and Bangladesh at home. The visitors have bolstered their ODI lineup with a number of important players playing consistent cricket. While conditions in Harare are not the same as in Colombo or Dhaka, Sri Lanka will count on their confidence and experience to adapt to unfamiliar pitches.
Zimbabwe, meanwhile, have been poor of late in ODIs, losing seven of their previous ten completed games. But their 2-1 series victory over Ireland in the early stages of the year will give them encouragement. Brendan Taylor’s addition brings experience and leadership to the home team, who will seek to make the most of local conditions at Harare Sports Club.
The two sides last met in January 2024 in Colombo, where Sri Lanka triumphed in the rain-hit series 2-0. Zimbabwe would be eager to reverse the situation this time at home, while Sri Lanka would look to continue their good performance away from home.
Match Details
- First ODI: Friday, August 29, 2025
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Start Time: 1 PM IST
The Harare Sports Club is famed for its even surface, offering good challenges for bat and ball, which could lead to competitive cricket for all three ODIs.
Where to Watch in India
Indian cricket fans need to know that the live telecast of the opening ODI between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will not be aired. Though all action can be watched online through the FanCode app and the FanCode website, which will ensure fans do not miss any bit of the series.
With both sides keen to establish dominance early in the series, the ODIs ahead are sure to be competitive cricket, with Sri Lanka hoping to continue their winning spree and Zimbabwe hoping to pull off a solid home performance. Audiences can follow the series closely through live streaming on FanCode, monitoring scores, highlights, and performances.
