SL vs ZIM 38th Match Preview:

Sri Lanka clinched their third consecutive victory in the tournament by defeating Australia by 8 wickets in their most recent encounter. Pathum Nissanka played a furious innings of 100 runs off 52 balls. He was named Player of the Match. On the other hand, Zimbabwe's last match against Ireland was abandoned due to rain. 

Zimbabwe finished 2nd in group B points table with 5 points and also became the second team to qualify for the Super-8. Brian Bennett and Blessing Muzarabani have been consistently performing well for Zimbabwe. In this match, both teams aim to continue their winning momentum.

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Recent Performance: 

SL: W, W, W, L, L

ZIM: W, W, L, W, L

SL vs ZIM Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
• Match: SL vs ZIM 
• Date: 19th Feb. 2026
• Match Start Time: 03:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar

Head-to-Head Stats:

Weather Report:

• Temperature: 26-27
  
• Rain Chances: 67%
  
• Conditions: Mostly Cloudy

 The weather report is ideal for a T20 match.

R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Report: 

The R. Premadasa Stadium offers a sluggish surface. Spinners tend to get a fair amount of assistance from the pitch.

• Win Batting First: 80%
  
• Win Bowling First: 20%
  
• Best Suited For: Spinners (67%)

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 151
  
• Average 2nd Innings: 131

Winning the toss and batting first could be the ideal strategy.

SL vs ZIM Probable Playing 11

Sri Lanka (SL) Probable 11:

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana

Zimbabwe (ZIM) Probable 11:

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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SL vs ZIM Match Prediction – Who Will Win

Sri Lanka is currently in good form. A win over Australia by 8 wickets boosts their confidence. Sri Lanka is ahead in head-to-head against Zimbabwe, and Sri Lanka has the advantage of playing in home conditions.

Prediction: Sri Lanka to win.

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.