Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Prediction, Twenty20 International 3rd September 2025

On Wednesday, September 3, Zimbabwe will host Sri Lanka for the first T20I of their three-match series at Harare Sports Club. The T20I series follows Zimbabwe’s 2-0 win in the ODI series. Both teams will be eager to secure a positive result, making it an intriguing contest. Let’s examine the preview and offer predictions.

Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka: Date and Time of the Match Start

• Match: Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka
• Date: Wednesday, 3rd September 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 14:30 pm (AEST)
• Stadium: Harare Sports Club - Harare, Zimbabwe

Interesting Facts About Teams

The standout performer scored 247 runs in three innings, leading the run charts for Zimbabwe.

The team showed resilience, especially in the final match, where they chased down a target of 240 runs with nine wickets in hand.

The wicket-keeper batter scored 225 runs in three innings, making him the top scorer for Sri Lanka.

Asitha Fernando and Maheesh Theekshana also showed excellent form, contributing significantly to the team’s success.

Weather Report before the Match

The Harare Sports Club pitch provides a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers may get some assistance early, especially with the new ball, while spinners come into play as the game progresses. Despite the help for bowlers, batsmen typically find it easier to score once they settle in.

Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka: Chances of Winning

The home team has not yet announced its squad for the series, but is expected to do so a day before the opener. In their last T20I series in July, a Tri-Series against New Zealand and South Africa, Zimbabwe lost all four league matches and failed to reach the finals, despite having the home advantage.

Sri Lanka enters the series with confidence, aiming to continue their success in the T20 format. The team is expected to stick to their plans and will look to win the T20I series. This year, they have played four T20Is, winning two.

Zimbabwe's chance of winning - 22%

Sri Lanka's chance of winning - 78%

Zimbabwe Preview

Zimbabwe will be disappointed by their failure to close out the match, despite strong batting performances from Sean Williams, Ben Curran, Sikandar Raza, and Tony Munyonga. After a shaky start, where they were 0-2 in the first over of the chase, Williams and Curran put together a solid 118-run partnership. However, they lost wickets in quick succession, putting their chances in jeopardy. Raza and Munyonga fought hard, bringing Zimbabwe close to victory, but Madushanka’s hat-trick in the final over denied them a famous win. The team will now look to move past this heartbreak as they prepare for the next match, which could decide the series.

Key Players: Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine

Zimbabwe Players List

Brian Bennett; Ben Curran; Craig Ervine (c); Wessly Madhevere; Sikandar Raza; Sean Williams, Brendan Taylor (wk); Richard Ngarava; Newman Nyamhuri; Blessing Muzarabani; Trevor Gwandu

Sri Lanka Preview

Pathum Nissanka could be the top batter in the first T20I against Zimbabwe. In the ODI series, he scored 198 runs in two innings at an average of 99.00, playing a key role in the series win. He’ll look to maintain his form in the T20s. Maheesh Theekshana could be the best bowler for Sri Lanka in the first T20I. After going wicketless in the ODI series, he will aim to make an impact with the ball in this format. Dilshan Madushanka rescued Sri Lanka in their previous match, taking a hat-trick in the final over to secure a tense 7-run win. Despite being expensive at times, Madushanka’s performance at the end of the game was vital. With Fernando, they accounted for seven wickets to prevent Zimbabwe from chasing down the target.

Key Players: Pathum Nissanka, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana

Sri Lanka Players List

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara

Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head

The first-ever fixture between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka was on October 10, 2008. They have played against each other six times, with Sri Lanka winning five.

Head-to-Head Record

• Total - 6
• Zimbabwe - 1
• Sri Lanka - 5
• No Result - 0

Who will win the match, Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka?

Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday`s Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Twenty20 International match 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives Sri Lanka a 78% chance of beating Zimbabwe in the Twenty20 International match of the 2025 season.

Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Prediction

Sri Lanka has won four of their last five encounters with Zimbabwe, with one match washed out due to rain. Zimbabwe’s last win over Sri Lanka was in 2022. In the last five matches, Sri Lanka leads 4-0 and holds a 50-12 record in 65 ODIs against Zimbabwe. While Zimbabwe challenged Sri Lanka in the first ODI, Sri Lanka's experience helped them secure a narrow win. Another close match is expected, but Zimbabwe’s chances remain slim. Their last ODI win over Sri Lanka was more than three years ago, and they’ve lost the last five encounters. With odds of 1.30, Sri Lanka is favored to win.

Our First Prediction Over 16.5 Team 1, Total runs in the highest scoring Over - 1.81 odds for 1xbet

Our Second Prediction Over 12.5 Total Wickets - 1.60 odds for BC.Game

Our Third Prediction is Sri Lanka to win the toss - 1.95 odds for Dafabet