Colombo: Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat against Zimbabwe in their group stage match of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Playing XIs
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (VK), Pawan Ratnayake, Dasun Shanaka (catch), Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Vellalake, Dushan Hemantha, Mahish Deekshana, Dilshan Madhushanka and Pramod Madhushan.
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (week), Dian Myers, Sikandar Raza (catch), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakatsa, Graeme Creamer and Blessing Musarabani.
head-to-head
Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have met 11 times in T20Is, with the Lanka Lions holding an 8-3 lead over the Chevrons.
- Matches played: 11
- Sri Lanka Win: 8
- Zimbabwe win: 3
Form Guide
Sri Lanka enter the tournament on the back of a strong group-stage run, with back-to-back wins against Ireland, Oman and Australia. They need to maintain their momentum by beating Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe, meanwhile, are confident going into the clash after impressive wins over Oman and Australia, which booked their place in the Super Eights.
Sri Lanka: W, W, W, L, L (Most recent first)
Zimbabwe: A, W, W, L, L