SL vs ZIM 5th T20I, Pitch Report, Head to Head, Playing 11, AI Prediction

Sri Lanka will lock horns with Zimbabwe in the 5th match of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Both teams enter this clash under pressure, as the race to reach the final is getting tight. While Dasun Shanaka leads the Sri Lankan side, experienced all-rounder Sikandar Raza captains Zimbabwe.

Match Details: SL vs ZIM

Detail	Information
Series	Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025
Match	Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 5th Match
Venue	Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
City	Rawalpindi
Date & Time	25 November 2025, 6:30 PM IST
Toss	To be updated
Live Streaming	Fancode

Match Preview

Sri Lanka come into this fixture after suffering two consecutive losses, including a seven-wicket defeat against Pakistan. With zero points so far, this becomes a must-win encounter for Shanaka’s men if they want to stay alive in the series.

Zimbabwe, on the other hand, have had a mixed run with one win and two defeats. Their previous game ended in a heavy 69-run loss to Pakistan, exposing weaknesses in both batting and bowling. However, Zimbabwe have shown flashes of brilliance and will aim to bounce back strongly.

Head-to-Head Records: SL vs ZIM

Team	Matches Won
Sri Lanka	7
Zimbabwe	3
No Result	0

Sri Lanka have a strong historical advantage, winning seven of the ten matches played between the two sides.

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Weather & Pitch Report: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

Weather Report: The weather in Rawalpindi is expected to be clear during the match. There are no chances of rain, and the conditions will remain dry, ensuring an uninterrupted contest.
Pitch Report: The Rawalpindi pitch is known for offering a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early in the innings, batters can enjoy the ball coming nicely onto the bat. As the match progresses, spinners may find some grip and turn, especially in the middle overs. The average first-innings total is around 150 runs, suggesting a competitive but not overly high-scoring game.

Probable Playing 11:

Sri Lanka (SL) Playing 11:

1. Dasun Shanaka (c), 2. Pathum Nissanka, 3. Kusal Perera (wk), 4. Kusal Mendis, 5. Kamindu Mendis, 6. Janith Liyanage, 7. Kamil Mishara, 8. Dushmantha Chameera, 9. Eshan Malinga, 10. Wanindu Hasaranga, 11. Vijayakanth Viyaskanth

Zimbabwe (ZIM) Playing 11:

1. Sikandar Raza (c), 2. Brendan Taylor (wk), 3. Tadiwanashe Marumani, 4. Brian Bennett, 5. Ryan Burl, 6. Brad Evans, 7. Tashinga Musekiwa, 8. Tony Munyonga, 9. Graeme Cremer, 10. Tinotenda Maposa, 11. Richard Ngarava

Who Will Win Today’s Match? (AI Prediction)

Sri Lanka may have had a tough start to the series, but they possess a more balanced squad with strong bowling options in Chameera, Hasaranga and Viyaskanth. Their batting lineup also carries more depth compared to Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe rely heavily on Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl, and if these players don’t fire, the team often struggles to post competitive totals.

AI Match Prediction: Sri Lanka to win this match.

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