ZIM vs SL Pitch Report & Weather Update – Harare Sports Club, 2nd T20I 2025
ZIM vs SL Pitch Report & Weather Update: Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I at Harare Sports Club, Harare – 6th September 2025, 5:00 PM IST
Zimbabwe will face Sri Lanka in the second T20I of the 2025 series at the Harare Sports Club, Harare, on 6th September from 4:00 PM IST.
Sri Lanka leads the series 1-0 after a thrilling chase in the opener, while Zimbabwe is still searching for its first win of the tour. With both teams showing fighting spirit, another close contest is likely to unfold.
Here’s a detailed look at the ZIM vs SL 2nd T20I pitch report and weather forecast for this crucial game.
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report – ZIM vs SL
The surface at Harare Sports Club has been balanced, offering something for both batters and bowlers. Batters who settle in early can post big scores, but bowlers also get assistance with bounce and movement.
- Batting Conditions: Moderate scoring; batters need to play patiently before accelerating. A par score is around 170-180 runs.
- Pace Bowling: New-ball pacers get extra bounce and seam movement. Slower deliveries work well in the death overs.
- Spin Bowling: Spinners enjoy average turn in the middle overs and can control the scoring rate.
- Average 1st Innings Score: Around 160-165 runs in T20Is.
Toss Prediction: Teams prefer bowling first here. In the last T20I, Sri Lanka chased successfully, and both captains are likely to opt for the same strategy.
ZIM vs SL Weather Update – Harare (Match Day)
The weather in Harare is expected to be sunny with scattered clouds, but no rain is forecast during match hours. Players will enjoy pleasant cricketing conditions.
| Time | Temp (°C) | Rain Probability | Wind (km/h) | Wind Direction | Clouds (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 15°C | 0 mm | 2.3 km/h | ENE | 12% |
| 03:00 | 15°C | 0 mm | 2.4 km/h | ENE | 29% |
| 06:00 | 21°C | 0 mm | 3.5 km/h | NE | 33% |
| 09:00 | 28°C | 0 mm | 1.9 km/h | ENE | 84% |
| 12:00 | 30°C | 0 mm | 2.2 km/h | NE | 81% |
| 15:00 | 28°C | 0 mm | 4.4 km/h | NE | 76% |
| 18:00 | 23°C | 0 mm | 5.0 km/h | ENE | 84% |
| 21:00 | 20°C | 0 mm | 6.6 km/h | ENE | 28% |
ZIM vs SL – What Conditions Suggest
- Harare pitch offers a balanced contest between bat and ball.
- Pacers will get bounce and seam early with the new ball under slightly humid conditions.
- Spinners can control the middle overs with average turn.
- Batters who settle in can accelerate and target boundaries later.
- The average first-innings score is 160-165, but teams must aim for 175-180 to feel safe.
- Chasing teams have the advantage, making bowling first the preferred option at the toss.
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