Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe T20 Tri-Series - Head-to-Head, Playing XI, Players List, Match Prediction & Pitch Report

At the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka will take on a resurgent Zimbabwe in the fifth and most important match of the T20I Tri-Series 2025, which is being hosted by Pakistan.  For Sri Lanka, who are now at the bottom of the standings, this game is crucial.

So far, Sri Lanka's campaign has been a disaster, with two crushing losses.  After getting knocked out for 95 against Zimbabwe in the opening game and then failing to defend a low score against Pakistan, their confidence was severely damaged.

Zimbabwe, in contrast, has shown fighting spirit. They started the series with a massive 67-run win against Sri Lanka and followed it up with a victory against Pakistan, but suffered a clear defeat to the hosts in their last match. Their current position makes them strong contenders for the final.

Sri Lanka versus Zimbabwe - Head 2 Head statistics in 20-over matches

Sri Lanka has won seven of ten Twenty20 Internationals against Zimbabwe, giving them a moderate lead.  But Zimbabwe has shown that they can pull off shocks, thus the prediction for the next Sl vs. ZIM match might be competitive.

Pitch Report for Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

In the past, Rawalpindi's pitch has been batting-friendly, providing real bounce and a quick outfield.  However, the surface has exhibited indications of slowness and irregular bounce in this set, which initially makes making strokes challenging.  Dew frequently helps the chasing team at this location by making it harder for the bowlers to hold onto the ball.

Rawalpindi Weather Report

The Zimbabwe vs. Sri Lanka T20I tri-series match is set for November 25 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, and the weather is predicted to be fair.  For T20 cricket, the daytime minimum temperature will be between 10 and 23 degrees Celsius.  Play won't be disrupted since there won't be any possibility of rain and the sky will be absolutely clear.  The humidity will stay between 45 and 60 percent, while wind speeds will be about 3 km/h. The chasing side may benefit from the potential for dew in the twilight and second innings, and spinners may have trouble grasping the ball.

Predicted Playing XI's of both sides

Sri Lanka - Kusal Mendis (Wicket-Keeper), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (Captain), Kamil Mishara, Janith Liyanage, Kusla Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth & Eshan Malinga.

Zimbabwe - Brendan Taylor (Wicket-Keeper), Ryan Burl, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tony Munyonga, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza (Captain), Graeme Cremer, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Tashinga Musekiwa and Tinotenda Maposa. 

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