ZIM vs SL: Who will win today? Zimbabwe (ZIM) and Sri Lanka (SL) will compete in the 1st T20I match of the Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe 2025. Who will win today’s Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe match between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka? Find out in our prediction for today’s ZIM vs. SL match. The Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka cricket match will be held on Wednesday, September 3, at Harare Sports Club, Harare.
Match Details & Live Streaming
| Match | Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I Match |
|---|---|
| Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Date and Time | Wednesday, September 3, 5:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Stream | Fancode |
Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Today Match Prediction – Team Analysis
Zimbabwe (ZIM)
The home team has not yet announced its squad. Going into the T20Is, the hosts need to change their approach. Their bowling was a weakness in the ODIs, but in this format, the bowlers must deliver at their best. In their last T20I outing, a Tri-Series against New Zealand and South Africa in July, Zimbabwe lost all four league matches and missed out on the finals despite playing at home. The bowling attack of ZIM will be led by Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu and Sikandar Raza.
Key Players for Zimbabwe:
Sikandar Raza: Sikandar Raza scored fifties in both ODIs and is in excellent form. In T20Is, he remains Zimbabwe’s key match-winner.
Brian Bennett: Opener Brian Bennett had scored 121 runs in the last five matches.
B. Taylor: Wicket keeper and strong middle order batter had scored 934 runs in T20I matches.
S. Williams: Key all-rounder S. Williams had scored 70 runs and taken 4 wickets in the last five matches.
Richard Ngarava: Leads the bowling attack and has taken 10 wickets in the last five T20I matches.
Sri Lanka (SL)
Sri Lanka will lock horns with Zimbabwe in the shortest form of cricket. They recently won the ODI series by a 2-0 margin. Sri Lanka’s goal is clear: win the T20I series 3-0 and head into the Asia Cup 2025 with confidence. On paper, their squad looks stronger than the hosts. The bowling attack of Sri Lanka will be led by Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara and Matheesha Pathirana.
Key Players for Sri Lanka:
Kusal Mendis: The right-handed batter smashed 170 runs in the last five innings.
Pathum Nissanka: Pathum Nissanka guided Sri Lanka to victory in the second ODI with a brilliant century.
Kamindu Mendis: All-rounder Kamindu Mendis has scored 151 runs and taken 5 wickets in the last five T20 matches.
Nuwan Thusara: He has been a dangerous bowler with the new ball and has shown a strong ability to take wickets consistently in T20Is.
B. Fernando: In form bowler who had taken 7 wickets in the last five T20 matches.
Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka: Probable Playing 11
Zimbabwe Probable XI:
B. Curran, B. Bennett, C. Ervine ©, B. Taylor (wk), S. Williams, S. Raza, J. Campbell, B. Evans, R. Ngarava, B. Muzarabani, T. Gwandu
Sri Lanka Probable XI:
P. Nissanka, N. Madushka, K. Perera, K. Mendis (wk), C. Asalanka (c), D. Shanaka, K. Mendis, N. Thusara, M. Theekshana, B. Fernando, M. Pathirana
Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Today Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe Match Prediction
Expected the Highest run scorer for ZIM in the match.
- Brian Bennett
- S. Raza
Expected the Highest run scorer for SL in the match.
- Kusal Mendis
- Pathum Nissanka
Who will pick the most wickets for ZIM in the match?
- Richard Ngarava
- T. Gwandu
Who will pick the most wickets for SL in the match?
- N. Thusara
- B. Fernando
Team Scores Prediction
- Zimbabwe – 140+
- Sri Lanka – 160+
Which Team Will score more sixes?
- Sri Lanka
Which Team Will score more fours?
- Sri Lanka
Who will win today’s Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe match between ZIM vs SL?
- Zimbabwe have recently lost the ODI series and their morale is down.
- Zimbabwe has the advantage of playing on its home ground.
- On the other hand, Sri Lanka has recently won the Test and T20I series against BAN and the ODI series against ZIM.
- Overall, the Sri Lanka side seems to be more balanced compared to Zimbabwe.
We are backing Sri Lanka to win!
Also Read: ZIM vs SL 1st T20I Match Preview: Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Pitch Report, Statistics Prediction 2025
