SL Vs ZIM Match Prediction: The 2026 T20 World Cup is being hosted by India, with some matches being played in Sri Lanka. This match is the last Group B match, between two teams that have made it into the Super 8
Sri Lanka, as co-hosts of this World Cup, automatically qualified for this competition. After making it to the Super 4s in last year’s Asia Cup, Sri Lanka lost an ODI series and a tri-series final to Pakistan, before tying a T20I series agaisnt them. Then came an ODI and a T20I series loss to England right before the start of this tournament.
Sri Lanka beat Ireland fairly handily in their first game of this World Cup. Then came their second match against Oman, which they won by a whopping 105 runs. A win against Australia in their second game was not only a massive result for the co-hosts, but also booked them a place in the next round.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe comfortably qualified for the 2026 T20 World Cup. They topped their group in both rounds of the African qualifiers before winning the final four tournament to make their way into this competition. Recently, they finished third in a tri-nation tournament against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. They won their first warm-up game against the Netherlands, before losing their second to Oman
Zimbabwe kicked off their campaign against Oman, a match they won quite comfortably with a solid all-round display. Then came a massive victory over Australia, putting them in a prime spot for a Super 8 qualification. They did make it into the next round when their game against Ireland was washed out.
SL Vs ZIM Match Prediction Date and Time:
- Dates: Thursday, February 19, 2025
- Time: 03:00 PM (IST)
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
SL Vs ZIM Live Streaming: How To Watch
The Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Match 38 of the 2026 T20 World Cup will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network on TV in India. It will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website on mobiles, laptops, and other streaming devices.
SL Vs ZIM Team; Announced Squads:
Sri Lanka Announced Squad:
Dasun Shanaka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Pavan Rathanayake, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Pramod Madushan
Zimbabwe Announced Squad:
Sikandar Raza (C), Tashinga Musekiwa, Dion Myers, Clive Madande (wk), Brendan Taylor (wk), Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brian Bennett, Tinotenda Maposa, Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Prediction T20Is: Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 11
- Sri Lanka Won: 08
- Zimbabwe Won: 03
- No Result: 00
- First Played: October 10, 2008 (SL win)
- Last Played: November 25, 2025 (SL win)
SL Vs ZIM Toss Update
*To be updated after the toss*
SL Vs ZIM Team; Predicted XIs:
Sri Lanka Predicted XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathanayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Dasun Shanaka (C), Janith Liyanage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
Zimbabwe Predicted XI:
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (C), Brendan Taylor (wk), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
SL Vs ZIM Match 38 2026 T20 World Cup R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report
The pitches in Colombo are mostly bowling-friendly ones. This is something we saw in the first ODI as well. More specifically, it is a spinner’s haven. The ball takes sharp turns and bounces unexpectedly here. Earlier in the game, batters might take something from the surface. But as the pitch starts to crack, it is the spinner’s game. Wiley pacers with a lot of variation, too, can take advantage of the cracks and variable bounce to prosper here. The square boundaries here are about 68m away from the batter, while the straight ones go as far as 75m.
SL Vs ZIM Match 38 Weather Report
It has been a rainy few weeks in Colombo lately. It is also expected to rain on the afternoon of the match. However, the more dangerous past is the thunderstorm warning in effect and cloudy skies. The winds will be moderate, while the humidity will be on the higher side.
SL Vs ZIM Match 38 2026 T20 World Cup Match Zimbabwe Prediction: 3 Players To Watch Out For
The 3 players to watch out for in the SL Vs ZIM 2026 T20 World Cup Match 38 are:
- Sri Lanka batter Pathum Nissanka
- Zimbabwe bowler Blessing Muzarabani
- Sri Lanka bowler Maheesh Theekshana
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match 38?
For the SL Vs ZIM T20 World Cup Match 38 Match Prediction, Sri Lanka will defeat Zimbabwe in Match 38 of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
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