Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Prediction, Twenty20 International 7th September 2025

On Sunday, September 7, at Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe will play Sri Lanka in the third Twenty20 International of their three-match series. Each team has won one game. Zimbabwe won the toss and decided to bowl in the most recent game. Sri Lanka was bowled out for 80 in 17.4 overs due to their poor batting performance, with no batsman scoring more than 20 runs. Sikandar Raza and Brad Evans both claimed three wickets. It will be a thrilling match because both teams will be motivated to win. Let's look at the preview and make some predictions.

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

• Match: Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka
• Date: Sunday, 7th 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

Zimbabwe batted first in the opening Twenty20 International and scored 175/7 in 20 overs. With 81 runs off 57 balls, including 12 boundaries, Brian Bennett led the way, followed by Sikandar Raza's rapid 28-run contribution. Zimbabwe once aimed for over 190, but Dushmantha Chameera's excellent bowling in the final overs helped keep their total to 175. But they quickly lost wickets, endangering their chances. Zimbabwe nearly won thanks to the valiant efforts of Raza and Munyonga, but Madushanka's hat-trick in the last over kept them from achieving a historic victory. As they get ready for the next game, which could decide the series, the team will now try to put this heartbreak behind them.

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

With scores of 55 and 38 runs, respectively, Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis laid a strong foundation for the chase. Following their dismissals, Sri Lanka had trouble in the middle overs and frequently lost wickets. But with four wickets remaining, Kamindu Mendis turned the tide with a blistering 41 off 16 balls, staying in the game and leading Sri Lanka to victory in the last over. In their last game, Dilshan Madushanka saved Sri Lanka with a hat-trick in the last over to win by a tense 7 runs. Madushanka's performance at the end of the game was crucial, even though it was occasionally costly. They took seven wickets with Fernando to stop Zimbabwe from reaching 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 eight times, with Sri Lanka winning five. 

Head-to-Head Record

• Total - 8
• Zimbabwe - 2
• 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

With one game being rained out, Sri Lanka has defeated Zimbabwe in four of their previous five meetings. The last time Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka was in 2022. Sri Lanka has a 50-12 record in 65 ODIs against Zimbabwe and has a 4-0 lead in the last five meetings. Even though Zimbabwe fought hard in the first ODI, Sri Lanka won by a slim margin thanks to their experience. After losing the previous five meetings, Zimbabwe's chances are slim, but another close game is anticipated. Sri Lanka has a 1.30 chance of winning.

Our First Prediction Team 2/Team 2 - 2.625 odds for Dafabet

Our Second Prediction Sri Lanka to win the toss - 1.95 odds for 1xbet

Our Third Prediction is Over 17.5 Team 2, Total runs - 1.70 odds for BC.Game