Date: Saturday, 6th September 2025;
Kick-Off Time: 14:30 pm (AEST);
Stadium: Harare Sports Club - Harare, Zimbabwe
The 2nd T20I match of the Sri Lanka Tour of Zimbabwe between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will be held on September 6th at Harare Sports Club. Both teams will be eager to secure a positive result, making it an intriguing contest. Let’s examine the preview and offer predictions.
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- Match: Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka
- Date: Saturday, 6th September 2025
- Kick-Off Time: 14:30 pm (AEST)
- Stadium: Harare Sports Club - Harare, Zimbabwe
Interesting Facts About Teams
Sri Lanka won the First T20I Match of the series by 4 wickets, taking a 1-0 lead.
Pathum Nissanka is the top run scorer for Sri Lanka in the series with 55 runs, while Dushmantha Chameera is the top wicket taker with 3 wickets.
For Zimbabwe, Brian Bennett is the top run scorer with 81 runs, and Richard Ngarava is the top wicket taker with 2 wickets.
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
In the first T20I, Zimbabwe batted first and scored 175/7 in 20 overs. Brian Bennett top-scored with 81 off 57 balls, including 12 boundaries, while Sikandar Raza added a quick 28 runs. Dushmantha Chameera bowled well in the death overs, helping to limit Zimbabwe’s total to 175, despite them aiming for over 190 at one point. 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
During the chase, Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis set a solid foundation with scores of 55 and 38 runs. After their dismissals, Sri Lanka struggled in the middle overs, losing wickets regularly. However, Kamindu Mendis turned things around with a quickfire 41 off 16 balls, remaining not out and guiding Sri Lanka to victory in the final over with 4 wickets in hand. 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
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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 - 7
- Zimbabwe - 1
- Sri Lanka - 6
- 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 matches against Zimbabwe, with one game washed out. Zimbabwe's last win over Sri Lanka was in 2022. In the last five encounters, Sri Lanka leads 4-0 and holds a 50-12 record in 65 ODIs against Zimbabwe. While Zimbabwe put up a challenge in the first ODI, Sri Lanka's experience helped them secure a narrow win. Another close match is expected, but Zimbabwe's chances are slim, having lost the last five encounters. With odds of 1.30, Sri Lanka is favored to win.
Our First Prediction Sri Lanka to win the toss - 1.95 odds for Dafabet
Our Second Prediction Sri Lanka`s Kusal Mendis Top Batter - 3.75 odds for 1xbet
Our Third Prediction is Zimbabwe's SC Williams Top Batter - 4.00 odds for BC.Game
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