Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- Sri Lanka will start as clear favourites in the ODI series against Zimbabwe, which begins today at the Harare Sports Club at 1.00 pm Sri Lanka time. Led by Charith Asalanka, the visitors bring a strong and experienced squad and are expected to dominate Zimbabwe in most aspects of the game.

Of the 64 ODIs played between the two countries, Sri Lanka have won 49, Zimbabwe 12, with three matches ending without a result. One more win will give Sri Lanka their 50th victory over Zimbabwe in the format, a milestone well within reach. The teams last met in January at the R. Premadasa Stadium, where Sri Lanka cruised to an eight-wicket win under the DLS method. Zimbabwe's most recent success came in 2022 at Pallekele, when th...