Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025: Match 2, Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between SL vs ZIM?
Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025: Match 2, Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between SL vs ZIM?
MATCH:Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe
DATE: November 20,Thursday
TIME: 6:30 pm (IST)
VENUE: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
TOURNAMENT: 2nd T20I 2025
The Match No. 2 of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 will involve Sri Lanka (SL) and Zimbabwe (ZIM) as the series moves forward on Thursday, November 20 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.
The last major 20-over tournament Sri Lanka were a part of was the Asia Cup. Despite topping their group, a disappointing Super Four phase meant they were knocked out of the competition. With full-time skipper Charith Asalanka out due to illness, the squad will be led by Dasun Shanaka. They will be hoping to bag a couple of points to get their campaign off to a winning start.
Zimbabwe, on the other hand, come into this match on the back of a five-wicket defeat against Pakistan. Although they could post only 147, the Chevrons gave a tough fight to the hosts. They will aim at working with their strengths and potentially crossing the line this time around.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi Pitch Report
The surface at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is expected to be a batting-friendly one. As per the matches played in the recent past, minimal help will be there for the spinners. Pace bowlers can be expected to get some help and generate some movement off the deck. A high-scoring contest could be highly likely on Thursday, and the bowlers will have to plan differently to stem the flow of runs on a seemingly belter of a wicket in Pindi.
SL vs ZIM Predicted Playing 11s
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
Zimbabwe
Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Brendar Taylor (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Clive Madande, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava
SL vs ZIM – Probable Top Performers of the match
Probable Best Batter: Pathum Nissanka
In what was a dead rubber against India in Sri Lanka’s final Super Four clash at Asia Cup 2025, Pathum Nissanka starred with a magnificent ton in a losing cause. He recently registered three scores in the 20s in the ODI series against Pakistan. The Lankan Lions’ opening batter can be expected to capitalize on his start in this contest.
Probable Best Bowler: Nuwan Thushara
Nuwan Thushara did not have a particularly good Asia Cup 2025. He picked up only six wickets in as many matches while conceding runs at a rate of 8.04. With adequate rest, Thushara can be expected to fire with the new ball. The right-arm pacer has a slingy action, which also helps him nail the yorkers with skiddy deliveries, a rare skill that can help him delivery the goods across the different phases of the innings.
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