Match Details
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Date: Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Time: 11:30 AM GMT / 1:30 PM Local (Harare) / 5:00 PM IST
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Overview of the Tour
The three-match T20I series starts with this match and ends on September 7. The series follows Sri Lanka’s convincing 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe in the ODI series. As part of Zimbabwe’s preparation for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, all games are slated to take place at the Harare Sports Club.
Head-to-Head and Current Form
History of the T20I Series: Zimbabwe has only won one T20I, while Sri Lanka leads with five.
Zimbabwe’s recent T20I form: lost all three games in the July tri-series against South Africa and New Zealand after struggling greatly.
With a century and a half in that series, opener Pathum Nissanka is in scorching form as Sri Lanka rides high following an ODI sweep.
Teams to Keep an Eye on
Zimbabwe (T20I)
Sikandar Raza, captain
Important players include Brendon Taylor (returning), Sean Williams (returning veteran), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande, and pace option Blessing Muzarabani.
Sri Lanka (T20I)
Charith Asalanka is the captain.
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, and newcomers Vishen Halambage and Nuwanidu Fernando are notable players.
A Quick Look at the Match
Details of the Aspect
Start Time: 5:00 PM IST or 1:30 PM (Harare)
Location: Harare Sports Club
The pitch is balanced, favorable for batters, and useful for middle-field spinners.
Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza are important players (ZIM).
Maheesh Theekshana, Pathirana, and Pathum Nissanka are the main players (SL) in the form guide.ZIM is having trouble; SL is assured and in command.
ForecastZimbabwe can surprise if they click, but they are leaning toward Sri Lanka.