ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 | 19-Feb-2026 03:00 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium
SL 178/7 (20)
ZIM 182/4 (19.3)
Zimbabwe won by 6 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett* | 63 | 48 | 8 | 0 | 131.25 |
| Tony Munyonga | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 266.67 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maheesh Theekshana* | 3.3 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 13.43 |
| Dushan Hemantha | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 |
Last Wicket:Tashinga Musekiwa c Dasun Shanaka b Dushan Hemantha 1(2) - 169/4 in 18.5 ov.
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe
Sri Lanka — Innings 1 (178/7 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka c Tony Munyonga b Graeme Cremer | 62 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 151.22 | |
| Kusal Perera c Graeme Cremer b Blessing Muzarabani | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 157.14 | |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) st Tadiwanashe Marumani b Ryan Burl | 14 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 70 | |
| Pavan Rathnayake c Graeme Cremer b Brad Evans | 44 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 176 | |
| Kamindu Mendis c and b Graeme Cremer | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 | |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) c Tashinga Musekiwa b Blessing Muzarabani | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 | |
| Dunith Wellalage not out | 15 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 187.5 | |
| Dushan Hemantha c Ryan Burl b Brad Evans | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Maheesh Theekshana not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 178 | 7 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.5 |
| Wellington Masakadza | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Brad Evans | 3 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 11.7 |
| Graeme Cremer | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.8 |
| Ryan Burl | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka & Kusal Perera | 54 | 30 |
| Pathum Nissanka & Kusal Mendis | 46 | 43 |
| Pathum Nissanka & Pavan Rathnayake | 8 | 9 |
| Kamindu Mendis & Pavan Rathnayake | 15 | 10 |
| Dasun Shanaka & Pavan Rathnayake | 19 | 11 |
| Dunith Wellalage & Pavan Rathnayake | 22 | 10 |
| Dunith Wellalage & Dushan Hemantha | 0 | 1 |
| Dunith Wellalage & Maheesh Theekshana | 14 | 6 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kusal Perera | 4.6 | 54 |
| 2 | Kusal Mendis | 12.1 | 100 |
| 3 | Pathum Nissanka | 13.4 | 108 |
| 4 | Kamindu Mendis | 15.2 | 123 |
| 5 | Dasun Shanaka | 17.1 | 142 |
| 6 | Pavan Rathnayake | 18.5 | 164 |
| 7 | Dushan Hemantha | 18.6 | 164 |
Zimbabwe — Innings 2 (182/4 in 19.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett not out | 63 | 48 | 8 | 0 | 131.25 | |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk) c and b Dunith Wellalage | 34 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 130.77 | |
| Ryan Burl c Kusal Perera b Dasun Shanaka | 23 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 191.67 | |
| Sikandar Raza (c) c Dasun Shanaka b Dushan Hemantha | 45 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 173.08 | |
| Tashinga Musekiwa c Dasun Shanaka b Dushan Hemantha | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Tony Munyonga not out | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 266.67 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 5 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 182 | 4 wkts, 19.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Dion Myers, Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Pramod Madushan | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3.3 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 13.4 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 3 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 8.7 |
| Dushan Hemantha | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett & Tadiwanashe Marumani | 69 | 51 |
| Brian Bennett & Ryan Burl | 29 | 19 |
| Brian Bennett & Sikandar Raza | 69 | 40 |
| Brian Bennett & Tashinga Musekiwa | 2 | 3 |
| Brian Bennett & Tony Munyonga | 13 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tadiwanashe Marumani | 8.3 | 69 |
| 2 | Ryan Burl | 11.4 | 98 |
| 3 | Sikandar Raza | 18.2 | 167 |
| 4 | Tashinga Musekiwa | 18.5 | 169 |
Match Info
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Time | 19-Feb-2026 03:00 PM |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe (SL vs ZIM)
Sri Lanka will face Zimbabwe in a thrilling match on 19-Feb-2026 in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at R. Premadasa Stadium at 03:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Match Overview
Sri Lanka is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Zimbabwe remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026.
The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Sri Lanka will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Zimbabwe will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Sri Lanka batting and Zimbabwe bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Sri Lanka showcase its strengths, or will Zimbabwe pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 19-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
