Akshay Thakur - Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20 Tri-Series Pitch Report: Match 2 of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 will feature Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe teams, which will be played on Thursday, November 20 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.
Sri Lanka last participated in a major 20-over tournament in the Asia Cup. Despite topping their group, they were eliminated from the competition due to a disappointing performance in the Super 4 stage. With full-time captain Charith Asalanka ill, Dasun Shanaka will lead the team. They will be hoping to get some points off to a winning start to their campaign.
Zimbabwe enter this match after a five-wicket loss to Pakistan. Although they managed only 147 runs, the Chevrons gave the hosts a tough fight. This time around, they will aim to play to their strengths and potentially secure a win.
ZIM vs SL 2nd T20 Pitch Report: The pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is expected to be batsman-friendly. Based on recent matches, spinners will receive little help. Fast bowlers are also expected to receive some assistance and movement. Thursday's match is likely to be high-scoring, and bowlers will have to employ different strategies to stem the flow of runs on this fast Rawalpindi wicket.
Rawalpindi typically produces a competitive score of 240-245 runs. The pitch conditions allow for a balanced contest between bat and ball, with fast bowlers having a slight advantage initially. The team winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first.
| Total matches: | 10 |
| Batting first won: | 1 |
| Bowling first won: | 7 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 138 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 147 |
| Highest Total: | 194/3 |
| Lowest Total: | 90/10 |
| Highest Chased: | 194/4 |
| Lowest Defended: | 194/9 |
Also Read: How to Watch SL vs ZIM 2nd T20 Match, Live Streaming and Telecast, November 19, 2025
Sri Lanka (SL) Playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
Zimbabwe (ZIM) Playing 11: Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Brendar Taylor (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Clive Madande, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava
