Match Preview: Zimbabwe Men vs Sri Lanka Men – Match 2, Tri-Nation Series 2025
In the second match of the Tri-series in Pakistan, Zimbabwe will face Sri Lanka. Zimbabwe lost their first game against Pakistan and will try to win this one to stay in the competition. This is the first match for Sri Lanka in this series, and they will want to start with a victory.
Squads
- Zimbabwe Men:
Sikandar Raza (Captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (Wicketkeeper), Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Faraz Akram, Brandon Mavuta. - Sri Lanka Men:
Charith Asalanka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (Wicketkeeper), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Dunith Wellalage, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Binura Fernando.
Probable Playing XI
Zimbabwe Men:
- Tadiwanashe Marumani
- Brian Bennett
- Dion Myers
- Sikandar Raza (Captain)
- Ryan Burl
- Clive Madande (wk)
- Wessly Madhevere
- Wellington Masakadza
- Richard Ngarava
- Blessing Muzarabani
- Trevor Gwandu
Sri Lanka Men:
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis (wk)
- Kusal Perera
- Charith Asalanka (Captain)
- Kamindu Mendis
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Dasun Shanaka
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Nuwan Thushara
- Binura Fernando
Players to Watch
- Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe): He is the most important player for Zimbabwe. He bats in the middle overs and bowls spin. If he plays well, Zimbabwe has a good chance to win.
- Brian Bennett (Zimbabwe): A young and aggressive batter. He showed good form in the last match and can score runs quickly at the start.
- Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka): A world-class spin bowler. He takes many wickets and can also hit big shots with the bat near the end of the innings.
- Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka): An opening batter who is very consistent. He stays at the crease for a long time and helps Sri Lanka get a big score.
Weather Condition
The weather in Rawalpindi will be clear and cool.
- Temperature: Around 18°C (64°F).
- Rain: No rain is expected.
- Dew: There will likely be dew on the grass in the second half of the match. This makes it hard for bowlers to grip the ball, so the team batting second has an advantage.
Venue
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan
This stadium is known for being very good for batting. The ground is flat, and the ball comes onto the bat nicely. Usually, scores here are high (over 170 runs). Because of the dew factor, the captain who wins the toss will probably choose to bowl first.
Head-to-Head Stats (T20 Internationals)
- Total Matches: 6
- Sri Lanka Won: 5
- Zimbabwe Won: 1
- Result: Sri Lanka has a much better record against Zimbabwe in T20 cricket.
