ZIM vs SL 1st T20I, 3rd Sep 2025: Get ready for a thrilling encounter as Zimbabwe (ZIM) take on Sri Lanka (SL) in the 1st T20I of the Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe 2025. The match is scheduled at Harare Sports Club on September 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM IST.
ZIM vs SL 1st T20I Match Details
| Team | Zimbabwe (ZIM) vs Sri Lanka (SL) |
| Competition | Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe 2025 |
| Date & Time | September 3, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club |
| Live Stream | Fancode App |
| Scorecard | ZIM vs SL Live Score |
ZIM vs SL Team Preview & Head-to-Head Records
Zimbabwe Team News & Analysis
Zimbabwe lost their recent T20I match against New Zealand by 60 runs. In that match, Tony Munyonga delivered a solid performance, scoring 40 runs in 30 balls, while Dion Myers added 22 runs off 18 balls. On the bowling side, Richard Ngarava and Tinotenda Maposa picked up 4 and 2 wickets respectively. Currently, Zimbabwe is ranked 12th in the ICC T20I Ranking. One key player to watch is Sikandar Raza, who has consistently delivered impactful all-rounder performances.
Sri Lanka Team News & Analysis
Sri Lanka lost their recent T20I match against Bangladesh by 8 wickets. In that match, Pathum Nissanka played a brilliant knock, scoring 46 runs in 39 balls, while Dasun Shanaka added 35* runs off 25 balls. On the bowling side, Nuwan Thushara and Kamindu Mendis picked up 1 and 1 wickets respectively. Currently, Sri Lanka is ranked 7th in the ICC T20I Ranking. One key player to watch is Pathum Nissanka, who has consistently delivered impactful performances at the top order.
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ZIM vs SL Probable Playing XI & Key Player
| Zimbabwe Playing XI | Sri Lanka Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Brian Bennett | Pathum Nissanka |
| Clive Madande (WK) | Kusal Mendis (WK) |
| Sikandar Raza (C) | Charith Asalanka (C) |
| Ryan Burl | Kamindu Mendis |
| Tony Munyonga | Dasun Shanaka |
| Tashinga Musekiwa | Chamika Karunaratne |
| Wellington Masakadza | Matheesha Pathirana |
| Sean Williams | Maheesh Theekshana |
| B Muzarabani | Dunith Wellalage |
| Richard Ngarava | Dushmantha Chameera |
| Trevor Gwandu | Nuwan Thushara |
Key Players For Zimbabwe
- Top Batters: Sikandar Raza, B Bennett
- Top Bowlers: Richard Ngarava, B Muzarabani
Key Players For Sri Lanka
- Top Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis
- Top Bowlers: D Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis
ZIM vs SL 1st T20I Pitch Report & Weather update for Harare Sports Club
Pitch Report — The pitch conditions here at Harare Sports Club traditionally T20I reads as flat, quick deck, pacy track with bounce, fair for batters, with average purchase for spinners. Par-score bands sit roughly at Low: 130, Medium: 170, High: 190.
Live Weather Update - — Currently Few clouds. clear skies favour clean stroke-making in the powerplay. winds near 9.7 m/s can make aerial hitting riskier.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Condition | Flat Track Pitch |
| Batting Condition | Average |
| Pace Bowling Condition | Pace & Bounce |
| Spin Bowling Condition | Average |
ZIM vs SL 1st T20I Player Stats & Record for Harare Sports Club
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| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamil Mishara (WK) | 64 | 174 | 0 | 59,76,12,22,5 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Kusal Mendis (WK) | 36 | 88 | 0 | 14,40,25,3,6 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Brendan Taylor (WK) | 24.2 | 51 | 0 | 14,8,11,14,4 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK) | 22.8 | 48 | 0 | 4,4,10,30,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Kusal Perera (WK) | 20.8 | 36 | 0 | 1,6,0,25,4 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Clive Madande (WK) | 15.4 | 31 | 0 | 4,2,8,8,9 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett (BAT) | 72 | 188 | 0 | 34,9,49,49,47 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Pathum Nissanka (BAT) | 50.8 | 134 | 0 | 11,8,98,17,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Dasun Shanaka (BAT) | 44.6 | 53 | 2 | 2,17,0,0,34 | 0,0,1,1,0 |
| Kamindu Mendis (BAT) | 27 | 67 | 0 | 3,9,4,50,1 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Dion Myers (BAT) | 23.4 | 67 | 0 | 6,5,6,44,6 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Tashinga Musekiwa (BAT) | 19 | 47 | 0 | 6,0,11,2,28 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Nuwanidu Fernando (BAT) | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1,7 | 0,0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza (ALL) | 99.6 | 192 | 3 | 37,23,47,34,51 | 0,2,1,0,0 |
| Brad Evans (ALL) | 73.4 | 9 | 9 | 0,2,4,2,1 | 1,1,3,2,2 |
| Brian Bennett (BAT) | 72 | 188 | 0 | 34,9,49,49,47 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Ryan Burl (ALL) | 71.4 | 167 | 1 | 37,67,18,8,37 | 0,0,1,0,0 |
| Kamil Mishara (WK) | 64 | 174 | 0 | 59,76,12,22,5 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Dushmantha Chameera (BOWL) | 55.4 | 1 | 7 | 0,0,0,0,1 | 0,4,0,2,1 |
| Dushan Hemantha (ALL) | 55 | 21 | 4 | 0,7,14 | 3,0,1 |
| Matheesha Pathirana (BOWL) | 54 | 0 | 7 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 0,1,3,2,1 |
| Sean Williams (ALL) | 52.8 | 100 | 1 | 77,23,0,0,0 | 0,0,1,0,0 |
| Pathum Nissanka (BAT) | 50.8 | 134 | 0 | 11,8,98,17,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Dasun Shanaka (BAT) | 44.6 | 53 | 2 | 2,17,0,0,34 | 0,0,1,1,0 |
| Nuwan Thushara (BOWL) | 43 | 1 | 5 | 1,0,0,0,0 | 0,0,0,1,4 |
| Binura Fernando (BOWL) | 40.8 | 6 | 5 | 0,0,0,6,0 | 1,1,0,3,0 |
| Blessing Muzarabani (BOWL) | 39.8 | 1 | 5 | 1,0,0,0,0 | 2,0,2,0,1 |
| Richard Ngarava (BOWL) | 39 | 11 | 5 | 0,5,0,1,5 | 0,1,2,1,1 |
| Maheesh Theekshana (BOWL) | 38.2 | 9 | 4 | 1,0,0,8,0 | 0,0,2,1,1 |
| Dunith Wellalage (ALL) | 38 | 12 | 4 | 0,0,1,11,0 | 0,1,0,3,0 |
| Kusal Mendis (WK) | 36 | 88 | 0 | 14,40,25,3,6 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Charith Asalanka (ALL) | 33.4 | 65 | 1 | 5,20,21,17,2 | 1,0,0,0,0 |
| Kamindu Mendis (BAT) | 27 | 67 | 0 | 3,9,4,50,1 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Wellington Masakadza (BOWL) | 24.4 | 10 | 2 | 0,0,5,5,0 | 0,0,0,1,1 |
| Brendan Taylor (WK) | 24.2 | 51 | 0 | 14,8,11,14,4 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Dion Myers (BAT) | 23.4 | 67 | 0 | 6,5,6,44,6 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK) | 22.8 | 48 | 0 | 4,4,10,30,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Kusal Perera (WK) | 20.8 | 36 | 0 | 1,6,0,25,4 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Tony Munyonga (ALL) | 20.6 | 43 | 0 | 1,0,3,19,20 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Trevor Gwandu (BOWL) | 20.4 | 9 | 2 | 8,0,0,0,1 | 0,0,0,2,0 |
| Tinotenda Maposa (BOWL) | 20.2 | 13 | 2 | 0,3,5,1,4 | 0,0,1,1,0 |
| Tashinga Musekiwa (BAT) | 19 | 47 | 0 | 6,0,11,2,28 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Clive Madande (WK) | 15.4 | 31 | 0 | 4,2,8,8,9 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Nuwanidu Fernando (BAT) | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1,7 | 0,0 |
| Chamika Karunaratne (ALL) | 11.67 | 17 | 0 | 17,0,0 | 0,0,0 |
| Vishen Halambage (ALL) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushmantha Chameera (BOWL) | 55.4 | 1 | 7 | 0,0,0,0,1 | 0,4,0,2,1 |
| Matheesha Pathirana (BOWL) | 54 | 0 | 7 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 0,1,3,2,1 |
| Nuwan Thushara (BOWL) | 43 | 1 | 5 | 1,0,0,0,0 | 0,0,0,1,4 |
| Binura Fernando (BOWL) | 40.8 | 6 | 5 | 0,0,0,6,0 | 1,1,0,3,0 |
| Blessing Muzarabani (BOWL) | 39.8 | 1 | 5 | 1,0,0,0,0 | 2,0,2,0,1 |
| Richard Ngarava (BOWL) | 39 | 11 | 5 | 0,5,0,1,5 | 0,1,2,1,1 |
| Maheesh Theekshana (BOWL) | 38.2 | 9 | 4 | 1,0,0,8,0 | 0,0,2,1,1 |
| Wellington Masakadza (BOWL) | 24.4 | 10 | 2 | 0,0,5,5,0 | 0,0,0,1,1 |
| Trevor Gwandu (BOWL) | 20.4 | 9 | 2 | 8,0,0,0,1 | 0,0,0,2,0 |
| Tinotenda Maposa (BOWL) | 20.2 | 13 | 2 | 0,3,5,1,4 | 0,0,1,1,0 |
Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Team Prediction Today’s Match 2025
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Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Best Captain/Vice-Captain Prediction Today’s Match
| Player | Role | Avg FPTs | At Venue | Vs Opp | Impact Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Ngarava | BOWL | 90 | 90 | 23.3 | 101.99 |
| C Asalanka | BAT | 66.4 | 0 | 74.5 | 90.95 |
| C Karunaratne | ALL | 99.2 | 0 | 0 | 84.05 |
| S Raza | ALL | 43.4 | 51.4 | 88 | 83.28 |
FAQ – ZIM vs SL Quick Summaries
Which are the Key Players For Zimbabwe (ZIM)?
Sikandar Raza, B Bennett, Richard Ngarava, and S Williams will be the key players for Team ZIM.
Which are the Key Players For Sri Lanka (SL)?
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, D Shanaka, and Kamindu Mendis will be the key players for Team SL.
What’s the pitch report and weather update for Harare Sports Club?
The pitch at Harare Sports Club for T20I matches offers a balanced contest. The first-innings average score is 154, meaning both batters and bowlers get opportunities.
Who are the best captain/vice-captain picks for today’s ZIM vs SL match?
R Ngarava, C Asalanka, C Karunaratne, and S Raza will be good options for C/VC.
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