SL vs ZIM Fantasy 11 Prediction | Match 38, Playing XI

SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, Match 38, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka are set to face Zimbabwe in the 38th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Thursday, February 19

Preview

Sri Lanka will face off against Zimbabwe in the 38th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Sri Lanka beat Australia in the previous match and are unbeaten with three wins in three matches. They are already through to the Super 8 stages. They have a few injury concerns coming into this match but they will be keen to carry the momentum.
On the other hand, Zimbabwe will be led by Raza and have made it to the Super 8 stage after their last game against Ireland was abandoned. Zimbabwe have a lethal bowling attack and they can surprise anyone on the given day. Both sides have been playing some good cricket in this T20 World Cup.

Match Information

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 38th Match, Group B

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 19 Feb 2026, Thur, 3:00 PM IST ,Colombo

Probable PlayingXI

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, K Perera, Pavan Rathnayake, PHKD Mendis, D Shanaka(C), MADI Hemantha, K Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, M Theekshana, D Chameera, PM Liyanagamage

Bench: Kamil Mishara, C Asalanka, J Liyanage, Matheesha Pathirana

Zimbabwe

T Marumani, Tashinga Musekiwa, D Myers, Brian Bennett, RP Burl, Sikandar Raza(C), T Munyonga, B Evans, WP Masakadza, B Muzarabani, G Cremer

Bench:Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maphosa, R Ngarava, BJ Curran

Injury News- (Will be added when there is an update)

Weather Report- Cloudy

Win Prediction- Sri Lanka

Pitch Condition- Bowling

Avg 1st Inning Score- 150

Pitch Report

The surface at R. Premadasa Stadium has a tradition of being well-balanced, which ensures a fair match between bat and ball. In the early stages, it is expected that pacers will generate some movement, while spinners will likely enter play as the match progresses.

Captains- 8.5

Pathum Nissanka SL | BATTER

Pathum Nissanka will be the best captaincy pick as he smashed a century against Australia in the previous match. He scored 137 runs in this tournament

Kusal Mendis SL | wk

Kusal Mendis scored another half century in the previous match and has been the best batter for Sri Lanka in this T20 World Cup. He scored 168 runs in this tournament

Avoid Player Message- 8

Tinotenda Maphosa- ZIM | ALL- 8.5

Ben Curran- ZIM | BAT

Head To Head

Players- 11/11

Team 1- 7 : 4

CreditsLeft- 8/100

WicketKeeper

Kusal Mendis- 9

Batter

Tadiwanashe Marumani- 8

Pavan Rathnayake- 8.5

AllRounder

Sikandar Raza- 9

Brian Bennett- 9

Kamindu Mendis- 9

Dushan Hemantha- 7.5

Bowler

Dunith Wellalage- 7

Blessing Muzarabani- 8

Maheesh Theekshana- 8.5

Mega League

Players- 11/11

Team 1- 7 : 4

CreditsLeft- 9.5/100

WicketKeeper

Kusal Mendis- 9

Batter

Pavan Rathnayake- 8.5

AllRounder

Sikandar Raza- 9

Brian Bennett- 9

Ryan Burl- 8

Kamindu Mendis- 9

Dushan Hemantha- 7.5

Bowler

Dunith Wellalage- 7

Wellington Masakadza- 7.5

Dushmantha Chameera- 7.5

FAQs – Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 38th Match, T20 World Cup 2026

1. When and where will the SL vs ZIM match be played?

The Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe match will be played on February 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM IST at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

2. How have Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe performed in the tournament so far?

Sri Lanka are unbeaten with three wins and have already qualified for the Super 8, while Zimbabwe also advanced after their last match against Ireland was abandoned.

3. Who are the key players to watch in this match?

Key players include Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana for Sri Lanka and Sikandar Raza, Blessing Muzarabani, Brian Bennett for Zimbabwe.

4. What is the pitch report for the R. Premadasa Stadium?

The pitch is balanced, offering early assistance to pacers, while spinners are expected to play a major role as the match progresses. The average first-innings score is around 150.

5. Where can we see the SL vs ZIM Live Match & Stream today?

We can watch the live stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH).

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SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, Match 38, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026