T20 World Cup 2026: Match 38, SL vs ZIM, Probable Playing 11, Where To Watch, Live Streaming Details

Sri Lanka face Zimbabwe in a key group-stage clash as both qualified sides aim to build momentum, test combinations, and fine-tune strategies before the Super Eight stage of the global tournament. Fans expect a competitive contest with pride at stake

Shreya Singh
Shreya Singh

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Sri Lanka face Zimbabwe in a key group-stage clash
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As the Super 8s approach, Sri Lanka will play Zimbabwe on February 18 at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo as part of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Both teams will have already qualified for this phase of the tournament, which means they will want to maintain their momentum going into the knockout stages. Sri Lanka lead Group B after winning three consecutive matches thus far, demonstrating their ability to perform consistently with both bat and ball. A continued strong performance would only add to their confidence and rhythm leading into the final stretch of the tournament.

Zimbabwe, on the other hand, have enjoyed a spectacular campaign; they have made it all the way to the Super 8s after not qualifying for the previous tournament, even beating Australia to do so. They have displayed steady improvement and resilience throughout their tournament run and have become one of its dark horses. As such, their match against an in-form Sri Lankan side will provide them with a significant test of their ability to perform when the pressure is highest. With both teams having already qualified for the Super 8s, they will use this match to assess their team combinations, hone their strategies and build momentum leading up to the next series of matches in which they will compete for the title.

See Also: Super Eights qualifiers from T20 World Cup 2026 assured of direct entry into 2028 edition

T20 World Cup 2026, Match 38, SL vs ZIM: Live Streaming Details

Match Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe — Match 38, T20 World Cup 2026
Date & Time (IST) Thursday, February 19 — 07:00 PM
Venue R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Broadcast & Streaming JioStar Network Channels & JioHotstar (App & Website)

T20 World Cup 2026, Match 38, SL vs ZIM: Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka (SL):

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (WK), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (C), Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana

Zimbabwe (ZIM):

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani

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