SL vs ZIM Today Match Prediction – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, 38th Match | Who Will Win?

Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will face off in the 38th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which will take place in R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Sri Lanka's excellent form in the T20 World Cup 2026 led them to top Group B with three wins and a strong net run rate of +2.462. Their Super Eight spot was secured by a convincing 8-wicket win against Australia in their final game, completing the 182-run target in 18 overs.

On the other hand, Zimbabwe's game against Ireland being abandoned before the toss gave them enough points to qualify for the Super 8s alongside Sri Lanka. They have won two matches and are currently in second place in the points table with five points.

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SL vs ZIM Match Details

• Match: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 38th Match

• Date: 19th February 2026

• Time: 3.00 PM IST

• Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

SL vs ZIM Weather Report

Pitch Report - R. Premadasa Stadium 

The surface at R Premadasa Stadium usually supports scores around the 150-160 mark, with things getting tougher for batters as matches progress.

• Spin-friendly surface 

• Low-scoring ground

• Big boundaries

SL vs ZIM Recent Form

SL vs ZIM Head-to-Head Record

• SL Wins - 8

• ZIM Wins - 3

Top Batters to Watch – SL vs ZIM

• Kusal Mendis (SL): 168 runs in this tournament 

• Pathum Nissanka (SL): 137 runs in this tournament 

• Brian Bennett (SL): 112 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – SL vs ZIM

• Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM): 7 wickets in this tournament 

• Brad Evans (ZIM): 6 wickets in this tournament 

• Maheesh Theekshana (ZIM): 6 wickets in this tournament 

SL vs ZIM Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If ZIM bats first

• Powerplay Score: 35–40

• Predicted Total: 145–150

• Match Result: SL to win

Scenario 2: If SL bats first

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 155–165

• Match Result: SL to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

SL vs ZIM Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka 

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka(c), Kamindu Mendis, Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan

Zimbabwe 

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

Why Sri Lanka is the favourite today

• Pathum Nissanka's performance 

• Good Spinner 

• Home conditions 

SL vs ZIM Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Sri Lanka are the favourites to win this ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka and Pathum Nissanka are expected to be the key performers.

Winning chances

SL: 55%

ZIM: 45%

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