Sri Lanka will face Zimbabwe at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi for the 2nd T20I of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series. This promises to be an exciting encounter as the series currently stands with Zimbabwe leading 1-0 after their 5-wicket victory in the first match.
The head-to-head record between these two teams shows Sri Lanka’s dominance, with Sri Lanka holding a 4-2 advantage over Zimbabwe in their last 6 encounters. Sri Lanka has won 2 of their last five matches, while Zimbabwe has won 1 of their recent matches.
SL vs ZIM 2nd T20I Match Preview
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, will host this crucial second T20I. Based on T20I matches played at this venue in recent years, the ground has an average score of 160 runs, indicating favorable batting conditions with support for pace bowlers.
Teams winning the toss have a 66% preference to bowl first at this venue, with teams bowling first achieving an 83.33% win rate, indicating strong advantages for chasing teams.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe |
| Date | November 20th, 2025 |
| Time | 6:00 PM LOCAL, 6:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| Tournament | Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Expected to be a batting-friendly wicket |
| Average Score | 160 runs (average in last 5 T20Is at this venue) |
| Favors | Pacers – pitch offers significant assistance with 35 wickets by pacers vs 28 by spinners |
| Surface | Good batting conditions with strong assistance for pace bowlers |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss prefer to bowl first – 66% opted to chase |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 16°C with sunny conditions expected |
| Humidity | 51% – Moderate humidity levels |
| Wind Speed | 3 km/h – Light winds |
| Rain Chance | 0% precipitation expected – no rain threat |
| Overall | Clear sunny conditions, favorable for batting with minimal swing |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium shows teams winning the toss have a 66% preference to bowl first over the last 5 years. Teams bowling first have achieved an 83.33% win rate, indicating strong advantages for chasing at this venue. The team winning the toss is expected to bowl first.
Injury Updates
Both Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe are expected to field their full-strength squads with no major injury concerns reported ahead of this crucial match.
Dream11 Team For SL vs ZIM
SL vs ZIM Head-to-Head Records
- ZIM beat SL by 5 wickets: ZIM – 84/5 (14.2), SL – 80/10 (17.4) (06 Sep, 2025)
- SL beat ZIM by 4 wickets: SL – 177/6 (19.1), ZIM – 175/7 (20) (03 Sep, 2025)
- SL beat ZIM by 8 wickets: SL – 193/2 (17.4), ZIM – 191/8 (20) (07 Sep, 2025)
- SL beat ZIM by 9 wickets: SL – 88/1 (10.5), ZIM – 82/10 (14.1) (18 Jan, 2024)
- ZIM beat SL by 4 wickets: ZIM – 178/6 (19.5), SL – 173/6 (20) (16 Jan, 2024)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga (Captain) | Scored 37 runs and took 6 wickets in 5 matches |
| Sikandar Raza (Vice Captain) | Scored 125 runs and took 6 wickets in 5 matches |
| Pathum Nissanka | Scored 211 runs in 5 matches |
| Kusal Mendis | Scored 119 runs in 5 matches |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Took 6 wickets in 5 matches |
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