ZIM vs SL Match Previews, Who will win today 2nd T20I match?

By Akshay - Sep 06, 2025 11:29 AM
Last updated on Sep 06, 2025 11:29 AM

ZIM vs SL 2nd T20I Prediction: Zimbabwe will host Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I of the 3-match series on Saturday, September 6. The match will take place at 5:00 PM IST at the Harare Sports Club.

Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Match Previews

In the first match, Kamindu Mendis's whirlwind knock of 41 off 16 balls helped Sri Lanka chase down a difficult target. Pathum Nissanka (55 off 32 balls) and Kusal Mendis (38 off 35 balls) gave Sri Lanka a solid start but then the team faltered for a while.

Dushmantha Chameera (3/30 in four overs) bowled brilliantly to restrict Chevron to 175/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Brian Bennett (81 off 57 balls) led the batting for the Sikandar Raza-led side.

All three straight-ball matches went to the last over but were in Sri Lanka's favour as Zimbabwe failed to take advantage of situations where they were in control. With two ODIs and the first T20I over, they have little time to correct their mistakes.

ZIM vs SL Pitch Report

Early in the match, the pacers get swing and seam, especially with the new ball. The pitch offers decent bounce and pace, allowing batsmen to play strokes with confidence in the powerplay. As the game progresses, the pitch slows down and spinners start getting grip and turn, making them more effective in the middle overs. The average first innings score at this ground is around 155-165, but if the batsmen settle in, scores in excess of 170 are frequent.

Early overs The pacers benefit from movement and bounce. Middle/final overs As the pitch gets slower, spinners come into play. Balanced contest Both chasing and defending teams have roughly equal winning records at this ground. Teams often choose to bat first and post a competitive total, but chasing targets is also possible, especially under lights when the pitch can be bowler-friendly.

ZIM vs SL Match Playing 11

• Brian Bennett
• Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk)
• Sean Williams
• Sikandar Raza (c)
• Ryan Burl
• Tony Munyonga
• Tashinga Musekiwa
• Brad Evans
• Tinotenda Maposa
• Richard Ngarava
• Blessing Muzarabani

• Pathum Nissanka
• Kusal Mendis (wk)
• Kusal Perera
• Nuwanidu Fernando
• Charith Asalanka (c)
• Kamindu Mendis
• Dasun Shanaka
• Dushan Hemantha
• Dushmantha Chameera
• Maheesh Theekshana
• Nuwan Thushara

Who will win today's 2nd T20I match between ZIM vs SL?

Aaj ka ZIM vs SL match kon jeetega: Sri Lanka's consistency under pressure and excellent batting has given them the edge in close encounters throughout this tour. Zimbabwe have performed well, but their inability to win close encounters and a weak middle order remain a major weakness. Head-to-head, Sri Lanka have won 6 out of 7 T20Is against Zimbabwe.

Sri Lanka 70-77% chance of winning. Especially if home ground advantage and individual performances are good. Sri Lanka's opening partnerships and balanced bowling are expected to prove decisive.

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