US EditionZIM vs SL: Brendan Taylor Named in Zimbabwe Playing XI for 1st ODI vs Sri Lanka
Veteran Brendan Taylor returns to bolster Zimbabwe's batting lineup while Sean Williams leads the side amid Craig Ervine's injury, as the team seeks to improve its home ODI record.
- On Friday, August 29, the Zimbabwe cricket team and Sri Lanka cricket team began their two-match ODI series at Harare Sports Club, part of a white-ball tour with two ODIs and three T20Is.
- Brendan Taylor, back after suspension, returned to ODI action this month following a three-and-a-half-year International Cricket Council suspension, extending his career beyond 21 years.
- After an MRI scan on Thursday revealed calf injuries, Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine was ruled out and Sean Williams named stand-in captain, while Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga missed the ODIs due to a hamstring problem.
- Zimbabwe won the toss in the first ODI and elected to bowl, with Sri Lanka opener Nishan Madushka dismissed for a duck early; Sean Williams said morning seam favoured his bowlers.
- Sri Lanka, preparing for the Asia Cup 2025, arrive as favourites with a strong batting line-up and Maheesh Theekshana's spin threat while playing three T20Is from 3 to 9 September.
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