Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka , T20I Tri Nation Series Match Prediction, Preview Head to Head Records, Pitch Report, players to Watch Out

The fourth match of T20I Tri Series Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 25th November, this game is must win for Sri Lanka and keep them alive in this series, while Zimbabwe will look to bounce back after havey 69 runs margin against Pakistan and secure position in final with Pakistan which will be on 29th of November.

Sri Lanka came in this match with immense under pressure after tough defeat against Zimbabwe and pakistan, which reflects their batting collapses in both games against Zimbabwe Bowled out on only 95 runs and against Pakistan fail to put competitive total on scoreboard.

They are likely to make changes and approach this game with far more aggression, especially with the bat. If the player like Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis and Kusal pareera step up and the bowling unit produces a disciplined performance.

On the other hand Zimbabwe enter this contest full of belief and energy. After pushing Pakistan hard in their opening game, they delivered a dominant performance against Sri Lanka  their biggest ever T20I victory against a full-member team. That win has given them a huge boost, and they now sit comfortably in the race for a spot in the final.

In previous game their batting and bowling lineup looked flattered against Pakistan , bowlers not able to get breakthroughs in middle overs while in batting Ryan Brul Ryan Brul fought hard and gave some resistance but not get support from others batters expect Sikandar Raza(23) and Ryan Brul (67) not any other batters crossed single digit.

Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Head to Head Records in T20I

Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe stands at 10 matches played.Sri Lanka holds the advantage with 7 wins, while Zimbabwe has claimed 3 wins. Crucially, one of Zimbabwe’s victories came recently in the ongoing Tri-Series.

Prediction

All matches played in Rawalpindi , surface used multiple times in this Tri-Series, is now dry and worn. It offers initial swing for pacers but has slowed down significantly, providing visible grip and turn for spinners as the game progresses but it still good batting surface. The average score is around 165-175 could be competitive total, and the presence of dew makes chasing the preferred option,teams winning the toss and preferred to bowl first.

Probable playing XIs 

Zimbabwe

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanshe Murumani, Brendon Taylor (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Brul, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Nagarva, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Pareera, Janith Liyange, Kamindu Mendis Wanindu Hasaranga, Dashun Shanaka (c), Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga

Players to Watch Out 

Sikandar Raza: In the last match against Sri Lanka, he scored 47 runs and took 1 wicket, earning the Player of the Match award. He recently became part of the elite group of players with over 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in T20Is. His middle-order power hitting and smart off-spin make him perfect for the slowing Rawalpindi pitch.

Wanindu Hasaranga :Sri Lanka  main strike bowler and a huge threat in the middle overs. He has an excellent record against Zimbabwe, taking 10 wickets in just four matches. His ability to turn the ball on dry surfaces makes him essential for breaking partnerships.

Pathum Nissanka: Sri Lanka most reliable T20 batsman in 2025, scored 508 runs in 15 matches this year at an average of 33.86 and a strike rate of 146.39. Against Zimbabwe, he has 138 runs in 7 games.His ability to anchor the innings and take game Deep makes him vital for the team.

Prediction

Sri Lanka are still favorites because of their experience and batting depth and strong spin attack, on the other side zimbabwe if their top order and lower order clicks in batting then zimbabwe win, but we expected close encounter between these two sides.